Snorkeling in Cannes: Private Boat Tour to Lerins Islands

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Duration3h–6h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · FR

Mobile ticketAccepted

The islands are closer than you think, and the water is clearer than the postcard.

A private boat tour from Cannes marina to the Lerins Islands with a local skipper who has sailed these waters since childhood. You choose between a half-day or full-day option, snorkel at anchored spots, walk one of the islands, and paddle board if the water calls for it. The boat holds up to five passengers plus the skipper, and snorkeling gear is provided; the skipper fee of 200 euros is paid at the boat.

3h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour to Lerins Islands

Meet skipper at Golfe-Juan marina
Cruise along French Riviera coastline
Learn local history and fun facts
Stop at Sainte-Marguerite Island
Swim, snorkel, or paddle board
Stroll on Saint-Honorat Island
Relax and chill on the boat
Return to marina

The Experience

You meet at Golfe-Juan marina, just minutes from Cannes center, where your skipper boards and the boat heads out toward Sainte-Marguerite Island. The 28-foot boat carries snorkeling equipment and a paddle board, so you decide as you go—swim at the first anchorage or save it for the second. The skipper knows the islands from childhood and steers toward the clearest water and the best shelter, reading the day as it unfolds rather than following a fixed route.

Sainte-Marguerite holds the fortress where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned, and the skipper shares that history while you're anchored offshore. Saint-Honorat, the second island, has its own character—a place to walk and absorb rather than rush through. Between the two, you snorkel in water that stays calm because the skipper picks the lee side, and you can paddle board, float, or simply sit on deck and watch the Riviera coastline recede. The full-day option adds Cap d'Antibes in the morning, a billionaire's bay with its own vibe, so the route stretches depending on what you choose at checkout.

Bottled water is on board; snorkeling gear and the paddle board come with the tour. The skipper speaks English and French, so the commentary flows without translation lag. Because the boat is private—just your group and the skipper—the pace is yours: linger at one island longer, skip the second, anchor twice at the same spot, or head somewhere else if the weather shifts. That flexibility is what a private boat gives you that a group tour cannot.

What’s included

Snorkeling gear and paddle board.
bottled water.
private boat with bilingual skipper.
gas and boat operation.
visits to Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat islands with time to swim and walk ashore.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Riviera Boating

Is this one for you?Book the half-day tour if you have an afternoon free and want to escape the Cannes crowds without committing the whole day; choose the full-day option if you're staying longer and want to add Cap d'Antibes and spend more time anchored at each stop. The skipper adjusts the route based on weather and your mood, so the itinerary is yours to shape as you go.