Port Cros private boat trip: 11m yacht with swimming stops

Eight hours at anchor in the coves and beaches only a private boat reaches

A private 8-hour boat trip from Hyères to Port Cros on an 11-metre yacht with an English-speaking guide, snorkelling gear and multiple swimming stops. The boat departs the port of Hyères, passes Fort de Brégançon (the French presidential summer residence), anchors at Grand Jardin beach with its turquoise water, and explores the preserved coves and anchorages of Port Cros island, including stops at Fort du Moulin and Fort de l'Estissac. The boat carries a maximum of passengers in a spacious cabin with a deck shower, refrigerator and sunbathing areas fore and aft.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip from Hyères to Port Cros

• Depart from Hyères port
• Pass Fort de Brégançon
• Anchor at Estagnol or Grand Jardin beach
• Explore Port Cros village
• Walk to Fort du Moulin and Fort de l'Estissac
• Tour island and anchor at Port Man
• Pass islet of Gabinère and South Beach
• Swim at Grand Jardin beach

The experience

Eight hours means time to move slowly. The boat leaves Hyères port heading toward Port Cros, and the first landmark is Fort de Brégançon, the summer residence of French presidents, which you pass at close range before the route opens into the Var coastline. The 11-metre yacht is built for this: a large front and rear sunbathing area, an interior cabin, a bathroom with toilet, a deck shower and a refrigerator mean you can settle in instead of rushing through stops. Snorkelling equipment is on board.

The day anchors at three main places. Grand Jardin beach comes first: turquoise water, white sand, a swimming stop where you can get in the water or stay on deck. Then Port Cros itself, where the boat stops in the village and you have the choice to walk ashore and explore Fort du Moulin and Fort de l'Estissac, or stay on board. The complete circuit of the island includes Port Man anchorage, a passage past the islet of Gabinère, and South Beach. Each stop is an anchorage, not a dock, so the rhythm is set by the water and the light, not by a schedule.

The guide speaks English and is there throughout the day. Transportation from Hyères port is included, and the boat is wheelchair accessible. Infants can travel on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels. There is no hiking requirement, no timed entry, no crowds because you are the only group on the boat.

What’s included

• Private use of the 11-metre boat with an English-speaking guide.
• snorkelling equipment.
• multiple swimming stops at anchor in turquoise coves.
• access to Port Cros island and its preserved anchorages.
• use of the boat's interior cabin, deck shower and sunbathing areas.
• transportation from Hyères port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Boat 83

Is this one for you?Book this private boat if you want to spend a full day anchored in coves and beaches that only a small boat can reach, with time to swim, explore on foot, and move at the pace of the water rather than a schedule. The 11-metre size and private booking mean no crowds and no shared departures. The boat and the guide are yours alone.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fort de Brégançon and why do we pass it?

Fort de Brégançon is the summer residence of the French presidents, located on the Var coastline between Hyères and Port Cros. The boat passes it at close range early in the route, giving you a view of the fortified structure from the water before heading toward the island.

Can I swim during the boat trip?

Yes. The itinerary includes multiple swimming stops at anchor, particularly at Grand Jardin beach, which has turquoise water and white sand. Snorkelling equipment is provided on board, and you can enter the water at each anchorage.

What happens when the boat reaches Port Cros?

The boat anchors in the village of Port Cros, and you can choose to go ashore and walk to Fort du Moulin and Fort de l'Estissac, or remain on board. The route then continues around the island, including anchorages at Port Man, a passage past the islet of Gabinère, and South Beach.

Is there a bathroom on the boat?

Yes. The 11-metre boat has a bathroom with a toilet, a deck shower, and a refrigerator. The interior cabin provides shelter, and there is ample sunbathing space on the front and rear decks.

How many people travel on this boat?

The boat is private, meaning your group travels alone. The 11-metre yacht is spacious enough to accommodate your party without shared passengers, and the guide speaks English throughout the day.