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Private Boat Tour from Nice: Monaco, Cannes, MentonA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Boat Tour Nice: Villefranche, Cap Ferrat & BeaulieuA private boat tour along the French Riviera from Nice takes you past Villefranche sur Mer, St Jean Cap Ferrat and Beaulieu sur Mer, with a professional guide speaking English, Italian, French or German. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water and wine; you choose between a 2-hour or 4-hour departure. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the boat carries safety jackets and parasols.Is it for me?Choose the 4-hour tour if you want time to actually swim and explore the underwater view, rather than just see the coast from the boat. The 2-hour option works if you're short on time but still want the guide's knowledge and a taste of the water.
Private Boat Tour from Nice: Monaco, Cannes, Eze or MentonA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Boat Tour Nice to Monaco: 3-Hour French Riviera CruiseA 3-hour private boat tour departing from Eze-sur-Mer along the French Riviera coastline, aboard the traditional vessel SARDiiNE. You cruise toward Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent Bay (weather permitting), stop to swim and snorkel in a secluded cove, and enjoy local snacks and drinks on board. The guide speaks English and French. Morning departures include breakfast; afternoon and sunset options come with different refreshments.Is it for me?The boat holds a small group and moves at a relaxed pace with a long swimming stop built in, so this suits anyone who wants to drift along the coast without a fixed schedule or a crowded deck. The 3-hour duration and the single anchorage mean you're not rushing between stops — you're anchored, swimming, and eating in one place, which is what makes the cove time feel unhurried.
Private Boat Tour Nice to Monaco: Tailored Riviera ItineraryA private boat tour departing Nice harbor that takes you along the French Riviera coast to Monaco, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu, Èze and Mala beach, with a professional guide who shares insider stories and lets you choose which stops to visit. The tour runs four hours or two hours depending on the option you select, includes two bottles of water, and can add a picnic. A live guide speaks English or French.Is it for me?Book the four-hour tour if you want time to swim at multiple stops and explore the full coast from Nice to Monaco; choose one of the two-hour options if you're docked in port for a shorter window and want to see Monaco and the highlights without committing a full afternoon.
Sunset Private Boat Tour Nice: Villefranche & Cap FerratA private sunset boat tour from Nice port takes you past the Promenade des Anglais, through the bay of Villefranche sur Mer, and along the coast of Saint Jean cap Ferrat over two hours. The boat carries only your group, a live guide speaks English, Italian, French or German, and a bottle of wine is included. Dolphins are sometimes visible; the route stays close to shore and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want the sunset and the coastline without other tourists on the boat—the private group means you set the pace and the guide's attention stays with you. It works best for couples or small groups who prefer not to share the experience with a larger crowd.
French Riviera & Monaco tour: wine, Eze village, boat cruiseA full-day guided tour from Nice covering Château de Crémat's vineyards and tasting, the medieval village of Eze, Monaco's Old Town and landmarks, and a boat cruise along the French Riviera coastline. The tour includes private transportation and a live guide in English, French or German, with pickup from your hotel. Six to seven hours total, suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move between several landmarks without driving yourself — the private transport and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without anyone building it. The boat cruise at the end is what sets it apart from a standard land-based tour, so it suits travelers who want to see the Riviera from both angles.
Saint-Paul de Vence tour: private guide, 7-8 hoursA private guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence on the French Riviera, with a government-licensed guide who walks alongside you through the old town and its Provençal market. The guide speaks English, Italian, French or German; private transportation and hotel pickup are included. Duration is 7 to 8 hours.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want a guide who actually walks with you instead of leading from the front—the private vehicle and licensed guide mean you set the pace and the guide responds to what catches your eye.
Private Boat Tour Nice, Eze & Monaco: Swim & SnorkelA private boat tour along the Côte d'Azur from Nice, customized before departure to visit Eze, Monaco or Villefranche-sur-Mer, with a skipper and English-speaking guide. The tour runs four hours and includes snorkeling equipment, two bottles of rosé wine, bottled water, and all fuel and taxes—no hidden charges. You stop to swim and snorkel in the clear waters off Villefranche-sur-Mer and can relax on deck with wine while cruising past the grand villas of St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to plan the route yourself rather than follow a fixed itinerary—the skipper works around your preference for which part of the coast to explore. The private boat and customizable stops make it possible to spend as much time swimming and snorkeling as you want, or to linger on deck with wine while the villas pass by.
Saint-Honorat Island Boat Trip: Abbey & Private Island TourThis boat trip from Nice takes you to Saint-Honorat Island, a sacred sanctuary where Cistercian monks have lived since the 5th century. You have the full day to walk through pine forests, visit the abbey church, and see the iconic fortified monastery tower by the sea (currently undergoing restoration until late June 2026). Round-trip hotel transfer from Nice and boat passage are included; lunch at the island restaurant and wine tastings are available at your own cost.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on a sacred island without a fixed schedule or group pace—the hotel transfer handles the logistics, so you step off the boat and spend seven hours walking, resting, and sitting with the monks' work and the sea. The spontaneous guided walks in summer are a bonus if they happen, but the real draw is the freedom to move through sixteen centuries of spiritual life at your own rhythm.
Monaco boat tour with picnic: gourmet lunch on the waterA four-hour boat tour along the Monaco coastline that stops at Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Mala Beach, with a gourmet picnic and chilled rosé served on deck. An English-speaking guide leads the route; brunch and bottled water are included. Infants sit on an adult's lap; service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple or a small group and want a meal and a boat ride woven into one morning—the guide, the food, and the three stops all happen without you planning any of it separately.
Snorkeling on the French Riviera: Private Catamaran CruiseA private catamaran cruise on the French Riviera carries up to 20 people through sparkling waters off Antibes for a full day of snorkeling, paddleboarding and kayaking. The boat anchors between Fort Carré and Billionaires' Bay for a 1.5-hour swim stop in turquoise water. Lunch with salads, cold meats and fresh fruit is included, along with wine, soft drinks and all water equipment; a guide speaks English or French, and transport to and from the boat is arranged.Is it for me?Book the full day if you want the afternoon to unfold without stopping for lunch logistics; the half-day option works better if you're splitting time between land and water or traveling with young children who do better with a shorter outing.
Private French Riviera tour from Nice: Cannes, Antibes, EzeA private guided tour of the French Riviera departing from Nice covers Cannes, Antibes, Eze, and Saint Paul de Vence in a single day with a local guide fluent in English, French or Arabic. The itinerary is flexible and customizable based on your port or interests—options include Monaco, the hilltop villages of Gourdon and Tourette sur Loup, or a focus on art, gastronomy and local life. Private transportation and bottled water are included; museum entries and private gardens are available as add-ons.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own group and the guide shapes the day around what you want to see rather than keeping to a fixed schedule—it suits anyone who wants to move at their own pace and skip the standard stops. The guide speaks English, French or Arabic, so book in whichever language works for you.
Up to 2 hours (2)
Nice to Mala Cave: Riviera Boat Tour with SnorkelingYou’ll sail from Nice past Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Mala Cave, where swimming and snorkeling gear are ready for you to use at your own pace. Glide into Villefranche Bay for those wild colors you’ve probably seen in photos—and feel them for real. Expect salty air, local stories from your guide, and moments that linger long after you’re back on shore.
French Riviera: Sunset Boat Tour with Niçoise Aperitif & SwimYou’ll board a small boat from Nice for an evening cruise along the French Riviera with stops at Saint Jean Cap Ferrat and Villefranche bay. Enjoy Niçoise aperitif snacks and rosé while watching sunset colors shift over the water—and if you want, jump in for a swim before heading back as dusk settles in.
2 to 5 hours (5)
Nice: Mala Caves & Villefranche Boat Tour with SwimmingYou board a semi-rigid boat in Nice, sail to the Mala Caves for a swim and snorkel, then spend 45 minutes exploring the village and port of Villefranche before returning. The tour includes snorkeling gear, life jacket, and a skipper who navigates the coast. The whole experience takes around four hours, and you're back in Nice by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Mediterranean coast around Nice without renting a boat or arranging your own transport — the captain handles navigation and timing, leaving you free to swim and explore Villefranche on foot.
Snorkeling from Nice to Monaco: four Mediterranean covesA guided boat tour departing Nice that visits Monaco's two ports, the Mala caves near Eze, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat's underwater trail and La Rade de Villefranche over three hours, with snorkeling equipment, life jacket and a live guide in English or French included. Swimming is unsupervised; only swimmers are permitted in the water. The itinerary and swim stops may shift depending on weather conditions.Is it for me?This is a shared boat tour with a guide steering and you swimming at each stop, so it suits swimmers who want the route and the stops arranged but want to do the snorkeling themselves. If you can't swim or prefer to watch rather than enter the water, this tour is not the right fit—the water time is the whole point, and supervision is not provided.
Catamaran Cruise Antibes: Half/Full-Day Swim Small GroupA 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.Is it for me?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.
Cagnes boat trip: snorkeling Cap d'Antibes Lérins IslandsA 3-hour boat trip from Cagnes-sur-Mer takes you to Sainte-Marguerite Island and along Cap d'Antibes with snorkeling gear provided and a live guide in English or French. The group stays under 12 people, so the guide can answer questions and point out what lives in the water. You swim and snorkel at a stop in clear Mediterranean waters, then cruise past the Riviera coastline on the way back to Cros de Cagnes Harbor.Is it for me?You snorkel yourself in the water at a calm stop, not watch it from the boat or the shore — the small group size means the guide can watch and answer questions while you explore. Book this one if you want to get in the Mediterranean and see what is there, and you prefer a guided boat route over renting gear and finding your own spot on a beach.
Nice Old Town Walking Tour with Côte d'Azur CruiseA private 3-hour walking tour of Nice's Old Town led by a 5-Star Licensed Guide, followed by a 1-hour boat cruise along the Côte d'Azur coastline. The guide leads you through Massena Square, Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, the Promenade des Anglais and other landmarks, then hands you pre-booked tickets for the cruise where a live guide (in English or French) narrates the Mediterranean views. Groups stay under 25 per guide.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the pace and focus follow your group's interests—ideal if you want the city's stories without a fixed itinerary or a crowd. The guide handles the walking route and the cruise tickets are waiting at the pier, which means you're not organizing transport or entry on the day itself.
Half day and longer (2)
St. Tropez Port Grimaud Day Trip: Boat Ride Coastal DriveA day trip from Nice that combines a scenic boat crossing from Sainte-Maxime to St. Tropez with a self-guided afternoon in the town and a coastal drive back through the Esterel Massif. The boat ride (May–September) takes 15–20 minutes across the Gulf; the optional one-hour guided harbor tour (April–October) explores the Citadelle, old town and celebrity villas. Private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide in English or French are included; you choose whether to add the boat tour of the harbor itself.Is it for me?The boat ride is short (15–20 minutes) and the day involves moderate walking through St. Tropez on your own terms, making it suited to travelers who want coastal scenery and a famous village without a rigid itinerary. The optional harbor tour adds structure if you prefer a guide for part of the afternoon.
Saint-Tropez & Port Grimaud Day Trip Guided TourA nine-hour guided day trip from Nice covers Saint-Tropez village and the waterfront architecture of Port Grimaud by minibus with hotel pickup and drop-off, plus live commentary from a professional driver-guide. An optional one-hour boat tour of Le Brigantin runs during spring and summer. Food and drinks are not included; you choose the boat option or skip it at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see two distinct Côte d'Azur villages in one day without driving or navigating yourself—the fixed schedule and included transport mean the day holds together without you building it. The boat option suits travelers who want a water-level view of the coast; skipping it gives you more time to walk and linger in the villages themselves.
Boat Tour Nice — what to know before booking
This guide compares 25 bookable options for Boat Tour Nice, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at € 29. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 2,021 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 24 of the 25 options offer free cancellation. 13 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Boat Tour Nice cost?
Prices start at € 29. There are 25 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 24 of the 25 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Mediterranean Coastal Cruise from Nice: 1-hour boat tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 1,018 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 13 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
