French Riviera Private Boat Tour: Swim in Turquoise Coves

You swim in a local cove most tourists never find, with rosé and snacks on the boat.

A private boat tour from Nice along the French Riviera, lasting three to four hours, that takes you past superyachts and clifftop villas while stopping to swim in turquoise waters and taste a French aperitif. The boat holds a small group, includes a captain guide in English, Italian or French, and visits Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Eze, Cap d'Ail and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. You choose between a morning excursion, an afternoon walk in the southern sun, or a sunset departure. A bath towel is available for 10 euros per person, paid on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore French Riviera by private boat

• Discover beautiful French Riviera bay
• Walk past Villa KERYLOS and view city
• See Eze Beach and Anjuna Beach restaurant
• Visit Cap d'Ail bay and La Mala beach
• Swim in Les Pits cove and enjoy snacks
• Return to St Jean Cap Ferrât port

The experience

Beaulieu-sur-Mer opens the route with views of superyachts anchored in one of the French Riviera's most sheltered bays. The boat passes Villa Kerylos, then heads toward Eze Beach, where the mythical restaurant Anjuna Beach sits above the sand and the singer Bono's villa overlooks the water. Cap d'Ail comes next, with its natural cave and the beach of La Mala visible from the water before the boat reaches Les Pits, a cove locals know and most visitors miss.

At Les Pits you stop to swim in turquoise water among the fish, with a paddle included if you want to explore further. The boat serves a French aperitif (rosé wine or Prosecco) alongside snacks, cold drinks and bottled water, all consumed under the sun while anchored in the cove. The return route passes through Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat's pretty port, completing the loop back to Nice. The whole outing runs three to four hours depending on which option you pick: morning, afternoon or sunset.

A captain who speaks English, Italian or French leads the tour and handles the boat. Children are welcome from age nine. Restroom facilities are on board. The skipper fee and fuel costs are paid separately on site, not included in your reservation. A bath towel costs 10 euros per person if you want one, also paid on board.

What’s included

• Captain guide in English, Italian or French.
• one paddle per person.
• bottled water.
• cold drinks.
• rosé wine or Prosecco.
• French aperitif snacks.
• bath buoys.
• on-board restroom.

Options for this experience

3 options

Leisurely excursion in the morningGuide in English, French or Italian · Available from 26 Nov · 09:00 and 10:00Private boat outing: a gentle start on the Mediterranean, with breakfast served on board. Duration: 3 hours. Breakfast

A stroll in the Southern sunshineGuide in English, French or Italian · Available from 26 Nov · 13:30Sun-filled excursion: lunch prepared from local produce on the boat, followed by relaxing in a beautiful sunny cove and swimming in crystal-clear water. Duration: 3 hours. Snack

Excursion SunsetGuide in English, French or Italian · Available from 26 Nov · 18:30A magical moment: watch the lovely sunset over the French Riviera, and enjoy a snack made from local produce. Duration: 3 hours. Snacks

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 timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 13:30 and 18:30

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (9 to 17 years) · Under 9: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Les Balades au Soleil

Is this one for you?Choose the morning excursion if you want to start early and have the afternoon free in Nice; pick the afternoon option for a midday departure that leaves your morning open; select the sunset tour if you want to end your day on the water with evening light over the villas and coast.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 17 years). Under 9: they can't be included in the booking.

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 difference between the morning, afternoon and sunset options?

The morning excursion departs early to catch the day's light; the afternoon option is called "Walk under the sun of the South" and suits a midday start; the sunset tour times the return for evening light over the water. All three follow the same route and include the same stops and swimming time.

Can I swim at every stop, or only at Les Pits?

Les Pits is the designated swimming stop where the boat anchors in the cove. You can see the other locations (Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Eze, Cap d'Ail and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat) from the water, but the tour stops for swimming only at Les Pits.

Is the rosé wine and aperitif included, or do I pay extra?

The French aperitif, rosé wine or Prosecco, snacks, cold drinks and bottled water are all included in your reservation. A bath towel is optional and costs 10 euros per person, paid on board.

What fees do I need to pay when I arrive at the port?

The skipper fee (150 euros) and fuel and maintenance costs (150 euros) are mandatory and paid on site by card on the day of the tour. These are separate from your reservation rate. A bath towel, if you want one, is 10 euros per person.