The 4 Best Sunset Island Cruises in France

1.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $57Our pick

Set out from Porticcio for a 2-hour-45-minute sunset cruise to the Sanguinaires Islands. Your skipper, often Greg or Thomas, takes you by boat to Grande Sanguinaire for about an hour to visit the 1870 lighthouse, enjoy the view, swim, and share a Corsican aperitif before returning.

“Been there with my wife last summer, this was the highlight of our trip to Corsica, I just can't remember seeing anything nicer in France. Being on the speed boat is a phenomenal experience and exploring the island right before the sunset is uRead more”

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2.Marseille: Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 300 reviews · 3h 30m · from $112

Spend 3.5 hours aboard Le Don du Vent 1947, sailing from Marseille’s Old Port to a Frioul Islands cove. Enjoy a fresh buffet, organic white wine and rosé, snorkeling, paddle use, and sunset views. The crew speaks French and English, with Olivier and Samir among the friendly team members praised by name.

“Absolutely spectacular ! The weather helped too, clear calm and insufferably hot throughout the day, by the time we left the harbour at 7 pm it had cooled dramatically with warm Mediterranean breezes throughout the trip. An endless supply of light wines, soft drinks and ice water kept everyone hydrated with a nice nibble to start. We then dropped anchor just north of a rocky island and most of us then jumped in for a truly amazing swim in the cool clear water. Afterwards was a delightful buffet dinner and yet not wine, I snuck in one last swim with two other hardy souls before getting back on board for…”

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3.Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Join Les Voiles de Bonifacio for a 150-minute sunset catamaran trip from Piantarella beach, or Bonifacio in low season. You will sail toward the Lavezzi Islands, stop to swim and snorkel, try a paddleboard, and learn sailing basics from a French- and English-speaking crew.

“Bonjour, la balade a été annulé par l’organisateur, en raison des conditions météorologiques nous proposant de décaler, étant notre dernier jour en corse je demande un remboursement. Et depuis samedi plus de nouvelles… pas très professionnel.”

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4.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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