France · SAILING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 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 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.😃”
Ride the turquoise rapids of France’s Gave de Pau on a family-friendly half-day tour with expert guidance, gear tips, and mountain scenery.
“We had a FANTASTIC rafting experience with Tom. The age range of our group was 13 to 85, and everyone loved it. Tom provided clear instructions on how to navigate the raft and stay safe. While we were rafting, he educated us about the area's history, the river, and the wildlife. It’s obvious that Tom loves what he does; he is one of the happiest people on the planet. His humor kept us smiling throughout the day. This rafting trip was definitely a highlight of our tour in France. If you are in the area or just want to ensure an excellent time, sign up for Tom’s rafting excursions. You…”
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