Sailing Porquerolles Day Trip: Swimming & Snorkeling Included

Seven hours at sea with two island beaches, a meal and the chance to help hoist the sails

A seven-hour sailing day from La Capte to Porquerolles includes meals, drinks, swimming and snorkeling at two beaches on the island. You board a sailboat after a short transfer from the parking area, sail for about an hour along the Giens peninsula, then anchor at Courtade Beach for lunch and water activities. After a second swim at Notre-Dame Bay, you sail back to the mainland. The guide speaks English and French, and children from age three are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing and exploring Porquerolles island

• Park in La Capte village
• Cross wooden bridges to Pesquiers beach
• Transfer by annex to sailboat
• Sail along Giens peninsula
• Cross to Porquerolles island
• Anchor at Courtade beach
• Swim, paddle, snorkel, enjoy aperitif and meal
• Relax or snorkel at Notre-Dame Bay
• Sail back to land

The experience

The day starts with parking in La Capte village and a walk across two wooden bridges to Pesquiers Beach, where an annex boat picks you up for the transfer to the sailboat. The crossing to Porquerolles takes roughly an hour, following the southern cliffs, forests and coves of the Giens peninsula. Once you arrive, the boat anchors at Courtade Beach, the largest sandy beach on the island, bordered by pine and eucalyptus forest.

At Courtade, you swim, paddle, snorkel or simply rest while the crew prepares a meal from fresh ingredients. Rosé, rosito and sangria are available alongside water, sparkling water and soft drinks. The menu includes tapenade, chicken pokébowl and vegetables, plus fruit. After eating, the boat heads north to Notre-Dame Bay, an 800-meter stretch of sand voted the most beautiful beach in Europe, set back in pine forest with shallow water for swimming.

The return journey takes about an hour. As weather permits, you're invited to help hoist the sails on the way back to La Capte. The guide speaks both English and French throughout the day, and children from age three can join. Bring extra snacks or drinks if you wish. Public transport options are nearby if you need them to reach the parking area.

What’s included

• Rosé, rosito and sangria.
• water, sparkling water, soft drinks and ice tea.
• tapenade, chicken pokébowl, vegetables and fruit.
• snorkeling and swimming at two island beaches.
• a guide who speaks English and French throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and French

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Voiles Filantes

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so you can follow comfortably in either language. The day suits families with children from age three, swimmers and snorkelers of any fitness level, though the transfer from the beach to the boat requires some agility.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How do I get from the parking area to the sailboat?

You park in La Capte village on rue de La Darse, then walk across two wooden bridges to Pesquiers Beach. An annex boat meets you there for a short transfer to the sailboat. This transfer requires some agility.

What beaches do we visit during the day?

The sailboat anchors at Courtade Beach, the largest sandy beach on Porquerolles, where you swim and have lunch. Later you sail to Notre-Dame Bay, a longer beach set in pine forest on the island's north side.

What food and drinks are included?

Meals include tapenade, chicken pokébowl, vegetables and fruit. Drinks are rosé, rosito, sangria, water, sparkling water, soft drinks and ice tea.

What happens if I want to help sail the boat?

As weather permits on the return journey, you're invited to help hoist the sails. No experience is necessary. The crew welcomes any assistance.