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14 Best Calanques Boat Tours

The Calanques by sea: boat runs into the white-cliff inlets with swim stops, sailing days with lunch and the Cote Bleue’s quieter coves on the west routes. The fjord-like calanques have no road access worth the name; the boats own the view.

1.From Marseille: Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming

Discover the stunning Calanques of France on this boat tour from Marseille, including swimming, snorkeling, and breathtaking coastal views for $92.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The trip was amazing! highly recommend! The guide was very knowledgeable and had a fun sense of adventure. The national park is absolutely stunning and definitely worth seeing via boat. The boat was adequate and comfortable for the 12 passengers. Very fun! Thank you!”

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2.Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour & Swimming Breaks

Discover the stunning Calanques of Côte Bleue on a 3.5-hour boat tour from Marseille, featuring swimming, caves, and expert guides—great value and authentic scenery.

★ 4.6

“The tour was so good, Gilles brought us to so many places. The tour was in French but he did his best to translate the highlights into English for us.”

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3.Marseille: Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

Discover the beauty of the Calanques on a 7-hour sailing trip from Marseille, featuring lunch, organic wine, snorkeling, and stunning coastal views.

★ 4.8

“Wonderful experience, we stopped at 2 coves and got the opportunity to swim. Plenty of food, wine, sweets and fruits. Loads of mingling on the boat too and it was a great opportunity to meet new people. *side note, I was very seasick for the…”

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4.Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

Discover the beauty of Marseille’s Calanques on a 3-4 hour catamaran tour with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and stunning sea views for $65.

★ 4.8

“This activity was the highlight of our trip! Our guide Nico was so kind, funny, and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to ensure English speakers also understood everything. And paddle boarding in the calanques was unforgettable. Thank you Nico and Clem!”

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5.Marseille: Calanques Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch and Wine

Experience the stunning Calanques in a small eco-friendly boat, enjoy a gourmet lunch and local wine, and explore hidden coastal spots from Marseille.

★ 4.7

“Very nice tour! Amazing scenery, comfortable boat, good food. very friendly and competent captain who made the trip fun and safe even though the waters were a bit rrough this day. We recommend!”

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6.Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Cruise, Picnic, & Swimming

Experience the stunning Calanques from Marseille on a private, all-inclusive catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkeling, picnic, and wine for a memorable day.

★ 4.8

“Wonderful day trip along the gorgeous calanques. The boat ride is very comfortable, you hardly feel the waves. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and more than enough food and drink.”

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10.Sailing day in the heart of the Calanques

Experience a 7-hour sailing adventure through the Calanques from Marseille on the historic schooner Alliance. Swim, relax, and enjoy authentic local scenery.

★ 4.5

“Amazing trip, lovely crew! Cannot recommend this trip enough. Lunch was delicious and included wine. Crew made sure that everything felt safe yet laid back. Swimming in the Mediterranean was a wonderful experience. We had amazing views of Calanques. Would love to come back!”

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11.Marseille : Calanques Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Wine

Discover Marseille’s stunning Calanques on a 8.5-hour catamaran cruise with lunch, wine, snorkeling gear, and exclusive scenic stops. Perfect for nature lovers and relaxation seekers.

★ 4.8

“Superbe journée passée avec César et Alex , deux skippers professionnels et très sympathiques . Journée de rêve dans les calanques de Marseille et Cassis commentée . À refaire au plus vite et nous recommandons , Diva, un sublime catamaran . Journée parfaite . Merci…”

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12.Marseille: Day sailing in the heart of the Calanques with organic lunch and wine

Experience a full day sailing in Marseille's Calanques with organic lunch, wine, swimming, and scenic stops—perfect for lovers of authentic water adventures.

★ 4.5

“The day was absolutely fantastic! Food was excellent and refreshing. The locations the guide took us to were perfect and quiet. Top notch for a day. My only suggestion is that I wish customers could have a little more exposure with helping with the sailing.…”

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13.Marseille: Sailing cruise in the calanques, lunch and wine

Discover Marseille’s stunning calanques aboard a vintage sailing boat. Enjoy swimming, local cuisine, and organic wines on a 7-hour maritime adventure.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent day aboard La Flaneuse. From the moment we stepped on board Mathieu made us feel welcome and introduced us to the boat and her history. The sailing was great with all 5 sails raised on the trip. The lunch stop in…”

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