The 11 Sailing and Yacht Charters in France That Earn Their Price

1.Marseille: Set sail for the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Our pick

Join a local Marseille captain for a three-hour boat trip from the Mucem to Vallon des Auffes, Degaby Island, Château d’If, and Frioul. You’ll have 90 minutes to explore, eat, walk, or swim, with masks, paddles, water, and a flexible route shaped by sea conditions.

“My daughter and I had a wonderful day on this trip. We were given lots of information on how to meet and find the boat which was great and the trip itself was wonderful. It was very relaxed and fun and we saw beautiful areas of marseille and the surrounding islands. The friole islands were beautiful, we had time there to eat and drink and swim. He was so nice and friendly to us all. Definitely worth every penny. Would highly recommend this trip. Merci 🇫🇷♥️”

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2.Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 3h 30m · from $100

Join a skipper such as Valentin or Valentino for a 3.5-hour sailing trip from Antibes to the Lérins Islands. You’ll learn basic sailing, hear the story of the Man in the Iron Mask, swim and snorkel near Fort Royal, and use the onboard paddleboard.

“Incredible experience with the perfect balance of sailing and swimming time. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join Valentin and a maximum of eight other passengers for a three-hour sunset sail from Antibes. Cruise past the Lérins Islands or Cap d’Antibes, swim and snorkel in clear water, share local snacks and wine, then watch the sun set from the boat.

“I had such a great experience on this sailing trip for my birthday! The captain was super kind and made everyone feel really welcome. He played amazing music the whole time, which made the vibe even better. It really set the mood for a perfect sunset watch on the water. The boat was really nice and comfortable, and we had some snacks and wine, which were delicious. The captain was also great at sailing, so we always felt safe and could just relax and enjoy. It was such a special day, and I’m really happy I got to celebrate my birthday like this!”

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4.Yacht catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 8 hours · from $188

Join Nicolas and Bénédicte for an eight-hour catamaran day from southern Corsica. Sail to Lavezzi or Cavallo Island, swim among fish, walk ashore, and enjoy lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and paddle equipment. The group is limited to 22 people, with the final departure bay set by the weather.

“we were actually sailing during the round trip to the Lavezzi island, the wind was between 20 and 32 knots and the catamaran was so stable, it was Impressive. the meal was great and the captain and his wife were top notch . will do it again. thank you again”

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5.Private sailing Cruise to the Lerins Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Meet Cyril and Marie at Cannes port for a private 3.5-hour sailing trip to the Lerins Islands. Swim, paddleboard, snorkel near an underwater museum, enjoy snacks and drinks, listen to music, and try steering with Cyril’s help.

“Amazing, relaxing, peaceful experience with the captain and his adorable stepson Max! We weren’t expecting a comedy show with our boat experience but Max is the best. Thank you Cyril for such a nice break from the craziness of Cannes, highly recommend this tour for anyone!”

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6.Golf Juan Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join skipper Valentin in Golfe-Juan for a three-hour sunset sail along the Cannes coast. Swim for 45 minutes near Sainte-Marguerite Island or Cap d’Antibes, use the paddle board and snorkel gear, then enjoy local snacks and wine aboard a boat limited to nine people.

“This was a great way to see sunset and swim in the sea amongst the yachts. Saw a nice view of parts of Antibes and Cannes. Ended the evening with some light bites and wine.”

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7.Private sailing tour to the Lerins Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Leave Cannes Old Port aboard the sailboat Georgette with a professional skipper, possibly Hubert, and spend three hours around the Lérins Islands swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. The private boat carries up to eight, with drinks, equipment, and a restroom included.

“Wonderful day with Hubert on his beautiful boat! It was so relaxing and truly the perfect way to spend a day after a week of sightseeing.”

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8.Lérins Islands sailing discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Join skipper Valentin for a 3.5-hour sailing trip from Golfe-Juan to the Lérins Islands. Swim beneath Fort Royal from May 15 to September 15, use the included snorkel gear and paddleboard, or explore Sainte-Marguerite on a one-hour winter stop.

“It was a great boat ride! Our guide was fantastic. It was a wonderful tour with the whole family. My kids loved it.”

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9.Private cruise to Cap d’Antibes and the Lérins Islands by sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Join Nicolas for a private sailboat outing from Antibes, with room for up to eight people. Sail around Cap d’Antibes, anchor in the Bay of Billionaires or La Garoupe, and use the included masks, snorkels, and paddleboard. Swimming, quiet coastal views, and a welcome drink are all part of the day.

“Nicolas was a fantastic host and captain! He was very knowledgeable of the area, kind, engaging, but also gave us privacy to enjoy the boat with our friends. He brought us to some beautiful swim spots. The price is great for an all day excursion. We would absolutely book again next time we’re in the area, hopefully next time on a day with some wind!”

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10.Private Sailing Boat Tour to the Lérins Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 210 minutes - 5 hours

Set out from Cannes Old Port with skipper Hubert aboard Georgette, a 15-meter sailboat for up to eight people. Sail to the Lérins Islands, anchor in clear water, swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy Provençal rosé, tapenade, cheeses, and local snacks.

“We are 7 girls on vacation and we had the best day with Hubert and his assistant. They were so attentive and nice. They gave us all the equipment we needed to swim. And we had the best rose and pastries. They even made a video from drone for us. Book the whole day, you wouldn’t want to leave. It was seriously our favorite day in South of France. Thank you guys!”

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11.Golf Juan Sailing Day Tour With Snorkeling At The Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about eight hours sailing from Vallauris near Cannes to the Lérins Islands with an English and French-speaking skipper. Swim among Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures, explore Sainte-Marguerite and Fort Royal, then enjoy a second swim stop. The boat carries up to nine people.

“Calm and relaxing time. Perfect to relax into the joys of sailing slowly, immersing yourself with the beautiful views and majestic waters around you.”

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