Catamaran Cruise Antibes: Half/Full-Day Swim Small Group

A brief sail to Fort Carré, then an extended time in the water.

A half-day or full-day catamaran cruise from Antibes carries small groups on a 45-minute sail toward Cap d'Antibes and Fort Carré, then anchors in turquoise water between the fort and Billionaires' Bay for swimming, snorkeling and paddling. Pickup and return transport from your meeting point, paddles, masks, fins and snorkeling tubes, plus soft drinks and snacks (or a full lunch on the all-day option) are included. Morning, afternoon and evening departures run 2 to 7 hours depending on which you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and swimming break

• Board the catamaran
• Sail 45 minutes to Cap d’Antibes and Fort Carré
• Anchor for 1.5-hour swim stop
• Enjoy paddles, masks, and snorkeling gear
• Relax on board with drinks

The experience

The half-day cruise runs 3 hours in the morning or afternoon, or 2 hours in the evening. The full-day option stretches to 7 hours and includes a hot meal. You board at Antibes, and a van picks you up at your meeting point beforehand and returns you there when the day ends. The catamaran carries a small group, never crowded, and the route stays the same regardless of which time slot you pick: 45 minutes of sailing toward Cap d'Antibes and Fort Carré, a 16th-century fortress that sits on the coast as one of the region's most recognizable landmarks.

Once the boat drops anchor between Fort Carré and Billionaires' Bay, you get roughly an hour and a half in the water. Paddles, kayaks, floating mattresses, fins and snorkeling tubes are on board and ready to use. The captain also stocks soft drinks and bottled water throughout the day. On full-day cruises, lunch arrives as a spread of salads, cold meats, cheeses, bread and fresh fruit, plus wine and homemade punch. Half-day passengers get a snack on board instead. The water here is clear enough to see into, and the setting (anchored between a historic fort and the coastline of one of the French Riviera's most expensive neighborhoods) gives the swim a particular quality that a beach cannot match.

The boat itself is designed for comfort: you can relax on deck, sip the captain's cocktail or a soft drink, and let the motion of the waves do the work. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the crew can provide specialized infant seats. The experience suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Pickup and return transport means you do not need to arrange your own way to the dock. The van collects you and brings you back to the same spot when the cruise ends.

What’s included

• Pickup and return transport in a van from your meeting point.
• paddles, kayaks, floating mattresses, fins and snorkeling tubes.
• soft drinks and bottled water throughout the day.
• on half-day cruises, a snack on board.
• on full-day cruises, a lunch of salads, cold meats, cheeses, bread and fresh fruit, plus wine and homemade punch.
• the captain's cocktail available for purchase.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half dayAvailable from 15 Apr 2027Duration: 3 hours on board, with journeys of about 45 minutes. Snack on board: pastries, pie, wine, homemade punch, soft drinks, water and coffee

Full dayAvailable from 15 Apr 2027Duration: 8 hours, brunch included. Brunch: assorted salads, a cold meat board, cold cuts, cheeses, breads, fresh fruit and pie. Drinks: homemade punch aperitif, soft drinks, water, coffee and wine

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 25

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Smartour Riviera

Is this one for you?Choose the half-day morning or afternoon slot if you want to combine the cruise with other plans in Antibes. Pick the full-day option if you want the swimming, the meal and the unhurried pace of a complete day on the water without returning to shore until evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

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.

How long is the catamaran cruise from Antibes?

The half-day cruise runs 3 hours in the morning or afternoon, or 2 hours in the evening. The full-day option is 7 hours. Pickup and return transport are included in both, so plan for extra time before and after the sailing itself.

What can I do during the swimming stop at Billionaires' Bay?

You get roughly an hour and a half in the water between Fort Carré and Billionaires' Bay. Paddles, kayaks, floating mattresses, fins and snorkeling tubes are on board. You can swim, snorkel, paddle or float, or stay on deck and watch the coast.

What food and drinks are included on the cruise?

All cruises include soft drinks and bottled water. Half-day passengers get a snack on board. Full-day cruises include a lunch spread of salads, cold meats, cheeses, bread and fresh fruit, plus wine and homemade punch.

What is Fort Carré and why does the cruise sail past it?

Fort Carré is a 16th-century fortress on Cap d'Antibes and one of the most recognizable landmarks on the French Riviera coast. The catamaran sails toward it during the 45-minute navigation, then anchors nearby in the bay for the swimming stop, so you see it from the water and up close.