The 4 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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