Nice & Monaco: Private Boat Tour with Swim, Aperitif & Snorkel

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Duration2h 30m

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LanguagesEN · IT +2

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Private day-cruiser from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with swimming stops, local snacks and stories about the Riviera’s villas

You’ll drift along the French Riviera on a private boat tour from Nice and Monaco, pausing for swims in hidden coves and savoring fresh pastries with local wine. Your captain shares stories about famous villas as you relax on sun-warmed cushions or snorkel into secret caves. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and a taste of Côte d’Azur life you’ll remember long after you dry off.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury boat tour around Cap Ferrat

Board luxury day cruiser at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Cruise along Cap Ferrat coastline
Learn about hidden mansions and mega yachts
Swim at remote small beaches
Cruise to turquoise waters of Eze-sur-Mer
Anchor near Bono's villa
Enjoy French aperitive with snacks and wine
Swim, snorkel, or sunbathe at Eze-sur-Mer
Anchor at La Mala Plage, Cap d'Ail
Visit natural cave by snorkeling or sea scooter

The Experience

“You see that villa?” our captain asked, pointing at a pale pink mansion half-hidden by umbrella pines. I squinted through salty sun and tried to imagine old movie stars lounging there. We’d just left the port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and honestly, I was still distracted by the smell of sunscreen and pastry crumbs on my fingers. The boat felt soft underfoot—wide cushions everywhere—and the sea had that unreal blue you only see in postcards or maybe dreams. There was this moment when we passed a mega-yacht and someone waved; I waved back like I belonged here (I definitely don’t).

We anchored off Cap Ferrat in water so clear you could count pebbles on the bottom. Our guide—he grew up nearby—told us which beaches were only reachable by boat, then handed out chilled rosé and these little pastries that tasted faintly of orange blossom. I tried to pronounce “socca” properly; Li laughed when I butchered it. The quiet was strange at first—just cicadas and distant music from another boat—but then it felt kind of perfect. A few of us jumped in for a swim (the water was colder than I expected), while others just lay back, sunglasses on, soaking up whatever this feeling is.

I didn’t expect to care about celebrity villas or who owns which yacht, but hearing stories about Bono’s place in Eze-sur-Mer made me oddly curious. We stopped there too—anchored right in front—and ate slices of melon while watching tiny fish dart around our toes. Later, at La Mala Plage near Cap d’Ail, we took turns snorkeling into a sea cave that looked almost fake from above but echoed weirdly inside (my heart raced for no reason). It’s hard to explain why floating there felt so different from any other day trip Nice offers—maybe it’s just being away from crowds for once.

What’s included

Your day includes use of an elegant day-cruiser equipped with wide sunbathing cushions, stereo system, fresh water shower and eco-friendly seascooter (in summer), plus beach towels and snorkeling gear. Drinks range from rosé wine to Bellini cocktails; snacks include pastries, fruit and French aperitif treats—all served as you cruise between Nice, Monaco and hidden coves before returning ashore.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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