7 Boat Tours in La Rochelle Worth Booking

1.La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Our pick

Sail La Rochelle’s coast at sunset on a spacious 16-meter catamaran, with city views, local stories, sea air, and a relaxed return by night.

“This is the cruise to go on! Everything was perfect. I would recommend the sunset cruise while in La Rochelle!”

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2.From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 623 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Sail from La Rochelle to Fort Boyard on a 16-meter catamaran, with coastal views, open water, crew stories, and time for photos.

“Sortie de bateau super agréable en famille avec enfants et petits enfants, un soleil c'est offert à nous tous le temps de notre balade de 4h, jusqu'au fort boyard superbe, je conseil cette balade en mer à tous et toute ,et merci au deux skippers.”

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3.La Rochelle: Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Review of La Rochelle’s 150-minute catamaran cruise, with harbor views, sailing, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Très chouette, l’équipe très sympathique, j’avais juste imaginé la sortie plus sportive.”

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4.La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 240 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Sail La Rochelle’s bay on a 16-meter catamaran, passing harbor towers, lighthouses, and landmarks for a peaceful two-hour French cruise.

“vent et soleil et bonne ambiance. tout ce qu'il fallait pour se sentir bien.😃”

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5.La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Sail La Rochelle’s coast aboard the historic Columbus, with sea views, local stories, and a peaceful three-hour cruise for $45.

“équipe très sympa, très belle activité même si le soleil n etait pas au rendez vous.”

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6.La Rochelle: 1-Hour Boat Tour of the Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 130 reviews · from $20Best value

Cruise La Rochelle’s old harbor, Les Minimes marina, and Richelieu Tower on a small-group French boat tour with sea views and local stories.

“Captain is very Cool & friendly... Eventhough Boat Engine sound was horrible Captain Make his Voice Loud Everyone can Hear his Explainatiins.. Speaker is better Solution or Engine sound have to be Repaired.... nice Trip...”

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7.La Rochelle: Boat trip to Fort Boyard (2h00)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 88 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Sail from La Rochelle’s Old Port to Fort Boyard on a bilingual 2-hour cruise with views of Aix, Ré, Oléron, and the Atlantic coast.

“it was self directed. boarded the boat independently. was very interesting and a nice evening. the commentary was in French and English which was good. was a nice way to spend the evening”

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