Cassis Day Trip: Calanques Boat Ride & Cap Canaille

Boat through Mediterranean coves, then wine on Europe's highest cliff

A seven-hour day trip from Marseille to the coastal village of Cassis, with private transport, a boat ride through the Calanques, time to explore the village, and a stop at Cap Canaille for local appetizers and rosé with panoramic views. The itinerary is flexible: you can visit Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica in Marseille at the start, or skip it to spend more time relaxing in Cassis. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The boat ride and wine tasting are optional add-ons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cap Canaille1h
2. Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica1h
3. Old Port of Marseille1h · entry included

Explore Marseille and Cassis highlights

• Visit Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica
• Walk around Old Port of Marseille
• Drive to Cap Canaille cliff
• Enjoy wine tasting at Cap Canaille
• Explore Cassis village and shop
• Have lunch in Cassis
• Take boat trip to Calanques

The experience

The day starts with private transport from your Marseille hotel, airport or cruise ship. You can begin at Notre-Dame de la Garde, the basilica perched above the city with a 360-degree view of Marseille and the sea, or head straight to Cassis if you'd rather maximize time on the coast. The choice shapes the morning, so the guide discusses it with you before the day begins.

Once in Cassis, the centerpiece is a boat ride through the Calanques: the dramatic limestone coves carved into the Mediterranean shoreline. The longer trip reaches the most striking spots, where the water sits between near-vertical cliffs and the only access is by sea. After the boat returns, you have free time to wander the village: boutiques, restaurants, and a sandy beach in the center of the port. Lunch is on your own at one of the local spots.

The final stop is Cap Canaille, the highest sea cliff in Europe, where the guide serves local appetizers and a glass of rosé while you take in the panoramic view of Cassis and the water below. If you prefer, a wine tasting at a local winery can replace this moment. The seven-hour tour ends with drop-off back at your starting point.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from your Marseille hotel, airport or cruise ship.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• local appetizers and a glass of rosé at Cap Canaille.
• free time to explore Cassis village and its beach.
• a guide who speaks English, French or Polish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Happy Day In Provence

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a relaxed pace with plenty of free time in Cassis to swim, eat or shop as you choose, so it suits anyone wanting to slow down on the Mediterranean coast rather than rush between sights. The boat ride and wine tasting are optional, so you control how much activity fills the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Polish.

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.

Can I skip the boat ride through the Calanques and do something else instead?

The boat ride is optional and costs 21–33 euros per person if you choose it. During your free time in Cassis, you can explore the village, swim at the beach, or shop instead.

What is Cap Canaille like when we get there?

Cap Canaille is the highest sea cliff in all of Europe, with a panoramic view across Cassis village and the Mediterranean. The guide brings local appetizers and rosé to enjoy at the viewpoint.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. During your free time in Cassis, you can eat at one of the local restaurants in the port at your own cost.

Do I have to visit Notre-Dame de la Garde in Marseille?

No. You can start the tour at the basilica to see the 360-degree city view, or go directly to Cassis to have more time there. The guide will confirm your preference before the day begins.

Is the wine tasting at Cap Canaille included, or is it an add-on?

Appetizers and a glass of rosé at Cap Canaille are included. A full wine tasting at a local winery is optional and costs 15 euros per person if you choose it instead.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs for seven hours total. Your guide will arrange a pickup time that works with your hotel, airport or cruise ship location in the Marseille area.