Snorkeling in Cannes: Private Sailing Cruise with Paddleboarding

Sail to turquoise coves and snorkel statues submerged off the Lérins Islands

A private sailing cruise in Cannes aboard the FRIPOUILLE, a 12-metre Dufour 382, where you snorkel the Cannes Underwater Museum, paddleboard and swim in coves accessible only by boat, with a professional skipper, crew, all meals and drinks included. The boat holds up to six people and operates half-day, full-day or sunset-and-fireworks departures. You choose your menu formula at checkout.

The experience

Board the FRIPOUILLE at the Cannes check-out with Captain Brice and sail past the Palais des Festivals toward the Lérins Islands. The boat carries paddleboards, snorkeling gear, a Seabob underwater scooter and a GoPro, so you move between the water and the deck without stopping to arrange anything. Swim in natural pools and wild coves that have no road access, only boats reach them, then slip below the surface with a mask and snorkel to see the statues of the Cannes Underwater Museum, a submerged sculpture collection visible from the surface.

Food and drink anchor the day: French charcuterie and cheese, fresh fruit, wood-fired pizza delivered to the boat, rosé, champagne or prosecco depending on what is in stock, plus aperitifs and snacks throughout. You pick your menu formula when you book (seafood, pizza or a personalized option), so the meal fits what you want to eat. The skipper and crew handle all navigation and sail work. Your job is to decide when to paddle, when to dive and when to sit on deck with a drink and watch the Croisette slide past.

Half-day, full-day and sunset-with-fireworks options let you shape the length. The boat holds up to six people as a private group, so you are not sharing the deck with strangers. A seventh or eighth passenger can join if you want to add friends at checkout, though the boat stays yours to steer the day around. Summer departures include a unique angle on the Festival Pyrotechnique fireworks from the water. A perspective the shore does not offer.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a Seabob underwater scooter and a GoPro camera.
• French charcuterie and cheese, fresh fruit and wood-fired pizza delivered to the boat.
• rosé, champagne or prosecco, aperitifs and snacks throughout the day.
• a professional skipper and crew.
• all fuel and boat operation.

Options for this experience

5 options

Half-day private, all-inclusiveUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · Available from 9 Nov · 10:00

Yacht Me Up – Sunset Sail with Champagne and RoséUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · Available from 1 Jun 2027Champagne sunset sail, lasting 2 hours

Private full day in paradiseUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English or French · Available from 9 Nov · 10:00All-inclusive, full-day option

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Fireworks and champagne, food not includedUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · Available from 5 Jul 2027Fireworks

Afternoon through sunsetUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · Available from 3 May 2027Half day plus sunset. Duration: 7 hours. Cannes / Lérins Islands boat

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 300

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yacht Me Up All Inclusive Private Cruise Cannes Lérins Sailing Fever

Is this one for you?Book a half-day if you want the islands and snorkeling without a full commitment. Choose the full day to explore the Golden Cornice and Esterel coast as well. The private boat and included skipper mean you are not coordinating with other groups or managing logistics. Just show up at the Cannes check-out and sail.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Cannes Underwater Museum and can you really see it while snorkeling?

The Cannes Underwater Museum is a collection of submerged statues placed on the seafloor near the Lérins Islands, visible from the surface with a mask and snorkel. You dive to see them during the cruise without needing scuba certification.

Does the boat include a skipper, or do I need sailing experience?

A professional skipper and crew operate the FRIPOUILLE, so no sailing experience is required. You can take the helm if you want to, but the skipper handles navigation and all sail work while you focus on swimming, paddleboarding and snorkeling.

What food and drink options come with the cruise?

All meals and drinks are included: French charcuterie and cheese, fresh fruit, wood-fired pizza, rosé, champagne or prosecco, plus aperitifs and snacks throughout the day. You choose your menu formula at checkout (seafood, pizza or personalized options), so the food matches what you want to eat.

Can I bring children or is there an age limit?

Children are welcome. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children must sit on an adult's lap. The cruise is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health, but it suits all other fitness levels.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The FRIPOUILLE holds up to six people as a private group. You can add a seventh or eighth passenger at checkout if you want to invite more friends, though the boat remains yours alone.

What happens if I book the sunset-and-fireworks option in summer?

The sunset-and-fireworks departure times the cruise to catch the Festival Pyrotechnique from the water, giving you a view of the fireworks from the boat that you cannot get from shore. Food, drinks and all activities remain the same.