Nice & the French Riviera

15 Best Nice Boat Tours

The boat trips from Nice: Villefranche’s amphitheater bay, snorkeling at the Mala caves and Saint-Tropez approached the correct way, by water. The coast was designed to be reviewed from a deck.

1.Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

Experience the stunning French Riviera on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Nice, with views of Villefranche Bay, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and more for $30.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Really lovely way to spend an hour, the guide was really informative in both French and English. We had a nice glass of champagne whilst bobbing about in the med in the sunshine. Perfect. Just a note the boat is cash only.”

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2.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

Discover the stunning coastline of Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer on this 1-hour Mediterranean sightseeing cruise, with expert commentary and breathtaking views.

★ 4.5

“Information was good about sightseeing. It was orderly and the guide spoke in both French and English. Although, I did have trouble hearing him so I only wish he would have spoken up.”

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3.Cannes: 2.5-Hour Esterel Calanques Boat Excursion

Discover the stunning Esterel coastline on a 2.5-hour boat tour from Cannes. Explore coves, natural pools, and architectural landmarks with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Great experience! Very easy to find the meeting point, skipper was very nice and timing of excursion was very prompt, which is appreciated. The weather wasn’t very nice, but our skipper Bruno still made the best of it and it was beautiful and fun! Only…”

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6.Nice: Coastline Boat Cruise to Monaco

Experience the stunning French Riviera coastline on a 2.5-hour boat cruise from Nice to Monaco, with stops at picturesque villages and expert guides.

★ 4.6

“We absolutely loved our boat tour with Flo! So much fun and fabulous to travel around the beautiful coastline to Monaco, stopping for a swim along the way. Flo provided interesting local information along the way. Highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

Experience a 1.5-hour sunset boat tour along the French Riviera with wine, snacks, and swimming near Nice, guided by friendly, knowledgeable hosts.

★ 4.8

“the captain and crew have great sense of humour. we felt like at party including music, snacks, vine. the crew did their best to make personal photos during sunset and made this trip unforgetable.”

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9.From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

Experience the stunning French Riviera with a 2-hour snorkeling cruise from Nice, offering beautiful coastline views and lively marine life.

★ 4.5

“Very nice trip. We had a lovely view from the boat of the coast, and the snorkelling was safe and fun. There are a few jelly fish (as expected for this coast and this time of year), but these are easy to spot from the…”

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10.Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

Enjoy a scenic day trip from Nice to St Tropez with a ferry ride, exploring beaches, boutiques, and historic sites—perfect for luxury seekers and ocean lovers.

★ 4.0

“Captain and team were very friendly especially Steve Catalain. Great service. The perfect amount of time in St. Tropez”

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12.Yacht Me Up Cannes-Lerins Sun & Pure all inclusive Freedom J4U

Experience a private, all-inclusive sailing trip from Cannes to the Lérins Islands with stunning views, snorkeling, and personalized menus. Perfect for relaxing with family or friends.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic experience lead by Captain Brice and Ansel. They made the evening the absolute best night of our entire vacation. We brought our two kids on board and they took us on a wonderful tour and made incredible food and drinks for…”

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13.Half-day cruise / navigation to the Lerins Islands

Discover the Lerins Islands from Cannes on a relaxed half-day sailing cruise. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and authentic family hospitality aboard Ulysse.

★ 5.0

“This was an incredible day out on the water and was exactly what we were looking for while visiting the Rivera! The boat is beautiful. Swimming in the cove between the two islands was our favorite part.”

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More Nice Boat Tours

4.6Monaco: Sightseeing Boat Cruise$40 4.7Cannes: Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour$64 5.0Discover the Lérins Islands and the Bay of Cannes by Private Boat4 hours (approx.)$120.94 4.5Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche – sur – Mer2 hours (approx.)$72.41 4.9Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling3 hours$100 5.0Private Boat Tour Cannes Lerins Islands6 hours (approx.)$349.97 5.0From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling2 hours (approx.)$78.44 4.8From Cannes: Half-day sailboat trip to the Lerins Islands3.5 hours$176 5.0Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat$372.12 5.0Classic Yacht Sailing in Cannes4 hours (approx.)$1,481.26 4.5Sunset Bliss: Boat Excursion with Aperitif on French Riviera2 hours (approx.)$66.08 5.0Private sailing excursion & Provencal picnic5 to 6 hours (approx.)$138.17 5.0Nice: Private Sunset Tour on Solar Powered Boat1.3 hours$172 5.0Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, boat tour Nice4 hours (approx.)$958.61 4.0Snorkeling – By boat on site in the Bay of Cannes or Estérel4 hours (approx.)$52.98 5.0Private Boat Tour on the Côte d’Azur ( Nice – Monaco or Nice – Cannes )4 hours (approx.)$1,200.20 4.0PRIVATE TOUR: departure of cruises: Eze, Monaco, Monte Carlo5 to 7 hours (approx.)$937.19 5.0Boat tour guided from Nice to Monaco with snorkeling3 hours (approx.)$102.41 4.0Saint-Tropez & Port Grimaud Day Trip with Optional Boat Cruise from Nice$198.21 4.5Cannes Private Boat Tour to the Lerins Islands Relax & Cruise4 hours (approx.)$468.09 4.5Boat excursion – Cannes Esterel Coves Insight 1H30$65.22 5.0Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat4 hours (approx.)$828.17 5.0Nice Arrival Transfer: Airport to Monaco Cruise Port1 hour (approx.)$92.52 4.0Cruise to Corniche d’Or from Cannes$50.24