Monaco boat tour with picnic: gourmet lunch on the water

Drift past Monaco's legendary villas while eating lunch on the boat

A four-hour boat tour along the Monaco coastline that stops at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Mala Beach, with a gourmet picnic and chilled rosé served on deck. An English-speaking guide leads the route; brunch and bottled water are included. Infants sit on an adult's lap; service animals are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with picnic on French Riviera

• Depart from Nice
• Visit Villefranche-sur-Mer village
• Explore Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula
• Stop at Mala Beach, Cap d’Ail
• Tour Monaco coastline
• Enjoy gourmet picnic and rosé on board

The Experience

The boat leaves from the French Riviera and follows the coastline past the pastel villas and hidden coves that define this stretch of the Côte d'Azur. You'll anchor at three stops: Villefranche-sur-Mer, a charming coastal village where turquoise water meets pastel-colored streets; Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a peninsula lined with some of the world's most expensive real estate and small beach coves; and Mala Beach at Cap d'Ail, a stone-and-sand beach tucked into a bay and surrounded by steep white cliffs. The guide narrates the route in English, pointing out the landmarks and the history woven into each stretch of water.

The picnic happens on the boat itself. You get brunch, artisanal delicacies, and chilled rosé (served to guests 21 and older); bottled water is available throughout. The meal is timed so you're eating while drifting, not anchored at a dock—the whole four hours holds the boat, the food, and the coastline together as one experience. There's no separate restaurant reservation to make, no transport to arrange between stops, and no guessing what the day will cost.

The tour suits all fitness levels and works for families with infants (who sit on a lap) and travelers with service animals. Public transportation options are nearby if you need to reach the departure point without a car.

What’s included

• Gourmet brunch and artisanal delicacies.
• chilled rosé for guests 21 and older.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking guide narrating the Monaco coastline and stops at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Mala Beach.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Riviera

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple or a small group and want a meal and a boat ride woven into one morning—the guide, the food, and the three stops all happen without you planning any of it separately.

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Top questions

What's the difference between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on this tour?

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a charming coastal village with pastel streets that slope down to turquoise water, while Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat sits on a peninsula known for its expensive villas and small swimming coves. Both are stops on the same boat route, so you see both in a single morning.

Is the rosé included, or do I pay extra for drinks?

Chilled rosé is included in the picnic for guests 21 and older. Bottled water is also provided at no extra cost.

Can I bring my own food, or is the brunch the only option?

The gourmet brunch and artisanal delicacies are part of the tour package. The meal is served on the boat during the four hours.

How long does the boat stay at each stop?

The itinerary includes three stops—Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Mala Beach—but the picnic itself happens while drifting on the boat rather than during long anchored breaks at each location.

What if I have a baby—can they come on the boat?

Infants are welcome and sit on an adult's lap during the tour. Service animals are also allowed on board.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat, or is pickup included?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point. The tour does not include hotel pickup or transfers, so you'll arrange your own way to the boat.