Private Boat Cruise Menton to Monaco: Swimming & Snorkeling Stops

Cruise past Menton's old town and dive into protected coves only boats reach

A private skippered boat cruise from Menton toward Monaco and the Italian Riviera, lasting two hours or up to five hours with a restaurant lunch stop. You swim and snorkel at Baïa Benjamin and Hanbury Creek (preserved coastal spots with shallow, clear water), and pass the Mirazur restaurant by sea. Snorkeling gear, lifejackets, towels and non-alcoholic drinks are included. The guide speaks English, Italian or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat cruise along Riviera coast

• Depart from Menton
• View Mirazur restaurant
• Swim and snorkel in natural setting
• Cruise Baïa Benjamin coast
• Explore Hanbury Creek waters
• Stop at Latte village for relaxation
• Use seascooter for underwater exploration
• See Menton Old Town from sea

The experience

The boat leaves Menton and heads toward the Italian border, passing the old town's colorful facades from the water before stopping in front of the Mirazur, the Michelin-starred restaurant that sits on the coast. From there you move into the preserved stretches of the Riviera: Baïa Benjamin, where steep cliffs drop to crystal water, and Hanbury Creek, shallow enough to see the seabed clearly. Both are accessible mainly by boat, which is why you're here instead of on a crowded beach. You get snorkeling gear and can explore underwater or float in the shallows. A seascooter is available in summer if you want to glide across the seabed without effort.

The route continues to Latte, a small Italian village with turquoise water that feels Caribbean-close, and you can swim there too. If you book the five-hour option with a restaurant stop, you'll eat at a waterfront Italian place where the boat pulls up directly to the door. The boat stays fully shaded in summer and carries heated blankets in winter. Water toys, towels and non-alcoholic drinks are on board. A live guide in your chosen language (English, Italian or French) navigates the route and knows which spots are worth lingering in.

The two-hour cruise is the core experience. The three-hour option adds more time at the swimming stops, and the five-hour version includes lunch ashore. Infants and small children can come along, and the boat suits all fitness levels since you're swimming at your own pace in protected water. Note that the skipper fee (€100) and fuel (€150) are paid when you board, separate from the booking price.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and lifejackets.
• seascooter in summer.
• water toys and beach towels.
• non-alcoholic beverages and water.
• heated blankets in winter.
• fully shaded seating in summer.
• live guide in English, Italian or French.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Tour - 2 HoursGuide in English, French or Italian · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00A 2-hour private tour exploring the highlights of the French Riviera and the secret coves of the Italian Riviera. ⚓️✨ Skipper and fuel cost €250, paid on site.

Private Excursion - 3 HoursGuide in English, French or Italian · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00A 3-hour private outing that uncovers the treasures of the French Riviera and the hidden coves of the Italian Riviera. ⚓️✨ Skipper and fuel cost €350, paid on site.

Break Restaurant - 5 HoursGuide in English, French or Italian · 09:00 and 10:00A 5-hour trip with a restaurant stop: explore the French Riviera and its secret coves, plus a meal break on the Italian Riviera. ⚓️✨ Skipper and fuel cost €450, paid on site.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dream boat charter

Is this one for you?Choose the two-hour cruise if you want the main stops and swimming without a long commitment; pick the three-hour option for more time in the water; book the five-hour version with restaurant lunch if you'd rather eat on the Italian coast than rush back to Menton.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the water like at Baïa Benjamin and Hanbury Creek?

Baïa Benjamin has steep cliffs and clear deep water. Hanbury Creek is shallow with visibility to the seabed, making it ideal for snorkeling and spotting underwater life. Both are preserved natural areas mainly reachable by boat.

Can I bring young children on the cruise?

Yes, infants and small children can come along. They can ride in a pram or stroller on the boat. The cruise suits all fitness levels since swimming happens at your own pace in calm, protected water.

What's included in the boat and what costs extra?

Snorkeling gear, lifejackets, towels, water toys, non-alcoholic drinks and heated blankets in winter are included. The skipper fee (€100) and fuel charge (€150) are paid separately when you board. Tips are also separate.

What's the difference between the two-hour, three-hour and five-hour options?

The two-hour cruise covers Menton, the Mirazur, and one or two swimming stops. The three-hour option gives more time at the swimming sites. The five-hour "Break Restaurant" option includes a lunch stop at a waterfront Italian restaurant directly accessible by boat.