Private Boat Tour from Nice: Monaco, Cannes, Eze or Menton

The skipper plans the day with you, not for you.

A private boat tour departing from Nice that visits Monaco, Cannes, Eze, Menton or Cap Ferrat depending on which option you choose, with a skipper who adjusts the route and stops to match what you want that day. Everything is included: fuel, wine, snorkeling equipment, paddleboard, towels and restroom access. You decide when to swim, snorkel or simply anchor and relax on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour along Côte d’Azur

• Depart from Nice Marina
• Sail past Mont Boron and Cap de Nice
• Head towards Cap Ferrat, admire villas and yachts
• Optional swim stop near Cap Ferrat
• View Beaulieu-sur-Mer coastline
• Stop at Eze in front of Bono's villa
• Swim or sunbathe at Eze
• Visit Mala Beach at Cap d'Ail
• Optional snorkeling near sea cave
• Cruise past Cap d'Ail to Monaco
• Enjoy Monaco coastline from the sea
• Stop at Villefranche for swimming and relaxing
• Return to drop-off point

The Experience

Before you leave the dock, you and the skipper plan the itinerary together. The boat leaves Nice Marina and heads along the coast past Mont Boron and Cap de Nice, then continues toward whichever destination suits your mood—Monaco's principality from the water, Eze's clear bays where Bono's villa sits on the cliffs, Menton's quieter stretches, Cannes' islands, or Cap Ferrat's grand villas and yachts. There's no fixed schedule. If you spot a calm cove and want to stop for a swim, you stop. If the light is right at a particular viewpoint, you linger.

The boat itself is built for this kind of day: sunbeds and shade on deck, a freezer for cold drinks, music, a restroom, and a paddleboard available free of charge if you want to paddle out. Two bottles of rosé wine, bottled water, snorkeling equipment and towels are all included. The skipper points out the villas and yachts as you pass, sharing stories about them, but the rhythm is yours. You might anchor near a sea cave only reachable by boat, or drop anchor in Villefranche's crystal-clear waters for a longer stop to snorkel or simply float.

The tour runs four hours for the Monaco option, though shorter two-hour versions focus on Cap Ferrat or Eze, and a six-hour option reaches the Cannes islands. Fuel, all fees and the skipper are included in the price—no hidden costs. The skipper speaks English, French or Romanian.

What’s included

• Fuel and skipper.
• two bottles of rosé wine and bottled water.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• paddleboard use.
• restroom on board.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Boat Tour on the Côte d'Azur ( Nice - Monaco or Nice - Cannes )

Is this one for you?Pick the shorter Cap Ferrat or Eze route if you're fitting this around other plans, or go longer toward Menton or the Cannes islands if you want the full day to anchor and swim without rushing back.

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Top questions

Can I choose where the boat goes, or is the route fixed?

You plan the itinerary with the skipper before departure based on the time of year and what you want that day. The route is not fixed; you decide together whether to head toward Monaco, Cannes, Eze, Menton or Cap Ferrat, and you can ask to stop whenever you wish for swimming, snorkeling or simply anchoring to relax.

What's included in the price, and are there hidden costs?

Everything is included: fuel, the skipper, two bottles of rosé wine, bottled water, snorkeling equipment, towels, paddleboard use, restroom access and all applicable fees. There are no hidden costs.

Can I swim and snorkel during the tour?

Yes. You can stop whenever you want to swim or snorkel in calm waters. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the boat can anchor near sea caves and clear bays depending on which route you choose.

What amenities are on the boat?

The boat has sunbeds and shade on deck, a freezer, music system, a restroom, and a paddleboard available free of charge. You can relax on board with wine and water while taking in the coastline.

How long is the tour, and which destinations can I visit?

Tour length depends on your choice: two hours to Cap Ferrat or Eze, four hours to Monaco, five hours to Menton, or six hours to the Cannes islands. You select the destination and duration when you book.

What language does the skipper speak?

The skipper speaks English, French or Romanian, so you can communicate in whichever language suits you.