Private Boat Tour from Nice: Monaco, Cannes, Menton

The Riviera looks entirely different from the water.

A private boat tour departing from Nice along the French Riviera, with a skipper and your choice of destinations—Monaco, Cannes, Menton or shorter runs to Eze and Cap Ferrat. You pick the route beforehand, swim and snorkel at a stop, and the price covers fuel, the skipper, wine, water and snorkeling gear with no add-ons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Côte d'Azur coast

• Discuss preferred destination
• Cruise past St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula
• View Beaulieu from the sea
• See Eze from the sea
• View town of Cap d'Ail
• Approach Monaco and see landmarks
• Stop at Villefranche-sur-Mer for swim and relax

The Experience

You arrange the route before the day—whether you want the full run to Monaco, a shorter hop to Cannes or Menton, or an afternoon focused on Eze and the Cap Ferrat peninsula. The boat departs from Nice with a live English-speaking skipper, and the itinerary is built around what you want to see. The coastline unfolds as you cruise: St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat's grand villas and private beaches, the terraced town of Eze rising from the cliffs, Cap d'Ail's colorful buildings stacked against the Mediterranean, and then Monaco itself—the Prince's Palace and Monte Carlo Casino visible from the water, with superyachts anchored in the port.

A one-hour swimming break happens at Villefranche-sur-Mer, where the water is clear enough to snorkel and the deck is yours to unwind on. Two bottles of rosé wine and bottled water come with the tour, along with snorkeling equipment—no need to bring your own or pay extra. The price you see is the price you pay: fuel, the skipper's time, taxes and everything listed are included, with no surprises at the end.

The tour runs four hours for the Villefranche-Monaco route, though you can book longer versions that reach Cannes or Menton, or shorter afternoon and sunset options focused on Cap Ferrat and Eze. Public transportation is available near the departure point if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Two bottles of rosé wine and bottled water.
• snorkeling equipment.
• skipper's fee and fuel.
• all taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Boat Tour on Côte d'Azur

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Nice and want to see the Riviera's most famous towns without renting a car or navigating a group tour schedule—the skipper handles the route, and you choose where to stop and swim.

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Top questions

What does the boat stop for swimming and snorkeling?

Villefranche-sur-Mer is the main stop, where you get a full hour to swim, snorkel with the provided equipment, or relax on deck with a glass of wine. The water there is known for its clarity and calm conditions.

Can I choose which coastal towns to visit?

Yes—you discuss your preferred route with the operator before the tour. Options range from a two-hour focus on Eze or Cap Ferrat to longer runs reaching Monaco, Cannes or Menton, so you pick what fits your interests and time.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the skipper, fuel, two bottles of rosé wine, bottled water, snorkeling equipment and all taxes. There are no hidden charges or add-ons beyond what's stated.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the skipper speaks English and guides the tour throughout the day.

What can I see from the boat at Monaco?

As the boat approaches Monaco, you see the Prince's Palace and the Monte Carlo Casino quarter rising from the Mediterranean, along with the superyachts moored in the port—a perspective you only get from the water.

How long is the standard tour?

The four-hour Villefranche-Monaco route is the standard option, though you can book two-hour, two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, six-hour and eight-hour versions depending on which towns you want to visit.