Collioure boat tour: Private motorboat, 4 hours

A motorboat tour where you steer alongside the captain, not just sit and watch

A four-hour private motorboat tour departing from Saint Cyprien that takes up to four passengers to Collioure, Port Vendres, Cap Béar and Paulilles bay on the Côte Vermeille. You co-navigate the 110 HP motorboat with the captain, a retired naval officer. Stops include swimming and snorkeling in Paulilles bay, with masks, fins and snorkels provided. The boat carries a cabin, kitchenette, shower and refreshments.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea tour of Collioure and Côte Vermeille

• Depart from Saint Cyprien or Argeles
• Visit Collioure port
• Visit Port-Vendres port
• Pass Cape Béar lighthouse
• Stop at Paulilles bay for swimming and refreshments
• Return to starting point

The experience

The tour leaves Saint Cyprien aboard Nausicaa, a motorboat equipped for a full day on the water. You're not a passenger watching from a bench. You co-navigate with the captain, which means you're involved in how the boat moves and where it goes. The boat itself carries what you need: a cabin to escape the sun, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a shower, separate toilets, and a bathing ladder for getting in and out of the water safely.

The route follows the rocky Côte Vermeille south toward Spain. Collioure sits in a protected creek, a small Catalan port sheltered by mountains. Port Vendres comes next, a fishing village at the foot of the Albères mountain, then Cap Béar lighthouse perched 800 meters above the coast. The final stop is Paulilles bay, tucked between two capes and known as one of the most popular swimming spots in the Pyrénées Orientales. You'll have time to swim, snorkel with provided masks and fins, or simply float in the bay. The boat carries two fishing rods if you want to try your luck, and refreshments are on board throughout the day.

The captain speaks French and Spanish. Groups stay at four passengers maximum, so the boat never feels crowded. You return to Saint Cyprien at the end of the tour.

What’s included

• Refreshments on board.
• snorkeling masks, fins and snorkels.
• use of the cabin, kitchenette and shower.
• two fishing rods available.
• fuel and all boat operations.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish 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.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nausicaa

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a small group experience and enjoy being part of how the boat moves, not just watching the coast pass. The co-navigation setup and four-person maximum make it feel like sailing with a knowledgeable friend rather than joining a tour.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

16 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in Spanish 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 Collioure like as a stop on this tour?

Collioure is a small Catalan port 26 kilometers from the Spanish border, sheltered in a rocky creek with an authentic, protected setting. The boat anchors there so you can see the port from the water and spend time in the village itself.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes. Paulilles bay is the main swimming stop, and the boat has a bathing ladder, fresh water shower and snorkeling gear (masks, fins and snorkels) available. Refreshments are provided on board.

What does co-navigation mean?

You help steer and navigate the motorboat alongside the captain rather than sitting as a passenger. The captain, a retired naval officer, shows you how the boat handles and involves you in the journey.

How many people can go on this tour?

The boat takes a maximum of four passengers, so groups stay small and the experience feels intimate rather than crowded.

What's included in the price?

The fixed price covers fuel, refreshments on board, use of snorkeling gear (masks, fins, snorkels), and access to all facilities on the boat including the cabin, shower and restroom. The price is per group of up to four, not per person.