France · SAILING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 sailing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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!”
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.”
Review of VIP Yacht de Paris’s Seine dinner cruise, with Eiffel Tower views, live music, meal choices, timing tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience, nice ship, comfortable seats, friendly staff, well maintained. Good drink selection. I would love to go again!”
Review of Cannes’ 3-hour catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboards, island views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This was absolutely perfect! The scenery was amazing, there was plenty of equipment for everyone, and they even had snacks at the end. I would do this again and again.”
Sail from Marseille to the Frioul Calanques, learn the ropes, swim and snorkel in a cove, and enjoy a relaxed four-hour sea trip.
“Had an awesome, unforgettable experience with Dennis! Flowing with the big and small waves of Marseille, feeling the wind and sunlight - you won’t imagine until you try. The boat is smaller than expected but think that’s what made this sailing tour so exciting. It’s a bit cold to swim when we visited May 22nd for everyone’s reference. Try navigating if you have chance! Thanks for the great memory Dennis”
Sail from Marseille aboard historic Le Don du Vent for Calanques scenery, swimming, snorkeling, a chef-made lunch, and organic wine.
“A perfect day on the Mediterranean! We can’t recommend this excursion highly enough - beautiful scenery, swimming, and a delicious lunch aboard a grand sailboat with a gracious, knowledgeable crew. We’re so grateful we got to experience the beauty of Calanques!”
Review of Marseille’s $93 catamaran tour with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Frioul Islands views, and a rooftop jump board.
“I came to Marseille with 2 of my friends from Britain, sadly non of us are french speakers so we felt very privileged to have 2 amazing attentive guides who spoke english always checking in asking how we were, giving advice about the area as it was our first time here. The boat trip was amazing, the boat was so nice too, amazing weather and the paddle boards and boat were so clean and spacious, we sat on the nets of the catamaran and had drinks and snacks, easily the best day of our trip. the sunset was beautiful we also made friends with other people on the boat and…”
Review of the Côte d’Azur sunset catamaran cruise near Saint-Tropez, with swimming, aperitif, meal options, practical tips, and value advice.
“We had an amazing evening sunset cruise with Ryan, Clement and Elenor as our guides! They were very informative, friendly and accommodating, taking photos for us and providing refreshments and tapas of olive tapenade, hummus and tomato spread with a fantastic alcoholic punch, water, coke and tea! We got great photos of St Tropez at sunset, many fancy yachts, Bridget Bardot’s home and a house that Elvis bought, but never visited. We stopped and anchored for about 20 mins and swam in the Mediterranean to cool off, then headed back. It was a very relaxing evening and the perfect way to end a long day of exploring!”
Review of Marseille’s sunset schooner cruise with Frioul swimming, vegetarian dinner, rosé, music, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Lovely night sailing. Not a crowded boat by any means. Lovely french music, good simple food and wine. Nice evening.”
Review of a 3-hour Côte d’Azur catamaran tour with swimming, kayaking, aperitif, coastal views, and practical booking tips.
“Loved it!!10/10 recommend. Ryan and clay were great. It was perfect”
Watch the Camargue sunset from a La Grande Motte catamaran, with a drink, tapenade, sunbeds, and glowing evening harbor views.
“We had a really nice time, the staff were friendly, but it's a shame we weren't told where we were going, the captain's communication was average. We'd still be happy to do it again”
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.”
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.😃”
Sail Marseille’s Calanques aboard a 1949 wooden schooner, with swimming, snorkeling, a vegetarian lunch, rosé, and scenic coastal views.
“This was amazing! The ship is gorgeous and graceful. If you love sailing— do this. So relaxing and fascinating scenery. Water was a little extra refreshing! A highlight of our trip!”
Cruise Cannes to the Lérins Islands for swimming, paddleboarding, a cold buffet lunch, rosé, and a ferry return to the old port.
“Such a great trip! Was the best thing we did all weekend! Would recommend getting there early to get a good spot on the boat.”
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