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

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Duration5h–8h

GroupUp to 25

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

5h–8h

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for 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.