Sunset boat tour Beaulieu-sur-Mer: solar-powered, private

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Duration1h 20m–2h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · FR

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A boat that runs on sun instead of fuel changes what you notice on the water.

A private solar-powered boat tour from Beaulieu-sur-Mer takes you along the French Riviera coastline to see Villa Kerylos, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Ézé village and Fort du Mont Alban from the sea, guided by a captain who adjusts the route for weather and your interests. The electric boat is silent and odourless, certified by French maritime authorities, and includes snorkel gear in summer or blankets in winter; you choose between a 1 hour 20 minute essential tour or a 2-hour option with drinks included.

1h 20m–2h

Step-by-step itinerary

Coastal solar boat sightseeing tour

Meet at Beaulieu
See Villa Kerylos from the sea
See Plage des Fourmis from the sea
See famous villas like David Niven's
See Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
See Saint Jean Cap Ferrat harbor
See Eze village from the sea
Follow the coastal trail from the sea
See Fort du Mont Alban perspective
See the chapelle from the sea

The Experience

How do you see a coastline the way locals do without renting a boat yourself? You board a solar-powered vessel at Beaulieu harbor—a starting point central to the Riviera, reachable by train, bus or taxi from Nice. The boat is silent and produces no fumes, which means you hear the water and the captain's voice, not an engine. A live guide in English or French customizes the route based on the weather and what you want to see, so the itinerary shifts with conditions rather than following a fixed script.

The tour passes Villa Kerylos and the Plage des Fourmis, then moves along the harbor of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat toward the famous villas—including David Niven's and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild—that line the coast. You see Ézé village rising from the cliffs and follow the trail from the sea toward Fort du Mont Alban, which sits above Nice and frames the perspective of the whole county. The boat accesses shallow, clear water that a larger vessel cannot reach, so you get closer to the detail of the coastline than you would from a standard tour boat.

In summer, snorkel gear is on board; in winter, blankets are provided. The tour lasts between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours depending on which option you choose—the shorter one is the essential experience, and the longer one includes drinks. The boat's cork deck means you may be asked to remove your shoes to protect it. Restaurants and supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk of the harbor if you want to bring snacks or grab something before departure.

What’s included

A solar-powered electric boat certified by French maritime authorities.
a live guide in English or French who customizes the route based on weather and your interests.
snorkel gear in summer or blankets in winter.
access to shallow, clear water and close views of Villa Kerylos, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Ézé village and Fort du Mont Alban from the sea.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by SeaZen®

Is this one for you?Pick the longer option if you want time to explore hidden coves and swim in shallow waters; choose the shorter version to fit another Riviera activity into your day—both run silent, so you'll hear the water and your guide instead of engine noise.