Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat private boat cruise with swimming

Swim in hidden coves while the boat drifts past villas and turquoise bays.

A private boat cruise departing from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat that takes you along the French Riviera coast through the Bay of Beaulieu, around Cap Ferrat, and into the Bay of Villefranche, with two stops for swimming in local coves and a fresh French aperitif with snacks and drinks included. The boat runs 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the option you choose, and you can request a guide in English or French. Weather may require rescheduling, so book early in your stay.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private cruise and swimming stops

• Depart from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat port
• Cruise along the coast
• View Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
• View Villa Kerylos
• View Bono U2's villa
• View the village
• Swim and snorkel at Les Fossettes cove
• Cruise around Cap Ferrat
• Cruise in Rade de Villefranche
• View old town of Villefranche sur Mer
• Swim in Bay of Villefranche with aperitif and snacks
• View most expensive villas
• Return to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat port

The experience

The boat leaves Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat port and heads along the coast past Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Villa Kerylos, two of the peninsula's most recognizable estates. You'll cruise the Bay of Beaulieu with views toward Èze and Cap d'Ail, then circle the Cap Ferrat peninsula itself, where the guide points out some of the world's most expensive villas tucked into the hillside.

Your first swimming stop is Les Fossettes, a small cove known mainly to locals, ringed by maritime pines and cicadas with water clear enough to snorkel. After you climb back aboard, the boat continues into the Bay of Villefranche, where the colourful old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer sits on the water. A second swim happens here before the return to port. Throughout the day you get a French aperitif, local pastries from award-winning pastry chefs, and a choice of water, soft drinks, rosé or beer. The boat carries sunbeds, a flybridge, a warm-water shower, snorkel gear, life jackets and a shaded area to retreat into if the sun gets too strong.

You choose between a 2.5-hour off-season option, a 2.5-hour private boat cruise, or the full 4-hour version that gives you more time in each bay and a second swim. All three run as private charters, so the boat and the day are yours alone. The guide speaks English or French, and the boat has a bathroom and Bluetooth sound system on board.

What’s included

• Private boat cruise from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat through the Bay of Beaulieu and around Cap Ferrat.
• two swimming and snorkeling stops in Les Fossettes and the Bay of Villefranche.
• fresh French aperitif with local pastries and drinks (water, soft drinks, rosé, beer).
• snorkel mask and gear.
• life jackets and floating noodles.
• beach towels on request.
• use of sunbeds, flybridge, warm-water shower, bathroom and shaded area.
• guide in English or French.

Options for this experience

3 options

Off-season private boat cruiseGuide in English or French · 11:00 and 13:00Lasts 2 hours, with a local aperitif and drinks

Private boat 2h30Guide in English or French · 10:30 and 19:00Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, with a brunch of fresh French aperitifs or pastries, plus drinks

Private boat 4hGuide in English or French · 09:30 and 14:30Lasts 4 hours, with a brunch of fresh French aperitifs or pastries, plus drinks

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 day6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 19:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 290

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Good Time

Is this one for you?Pick the 4-hour option if you want both swimming stops and time to drift in each bay. The 2.5-hour cruise works if you're short on time but still want the first cove and the coastal views. Either way, booking early in your stay lets you reschedule if weather turns, since the operator may need to shift the date.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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's Les Fossettes like for swimming and snorkeling?

Les Fossettes is a secluded local cove between maritime pines with clear turquoise water, known mainly to people who live on the Riviera. It's your first swimming stop on the cruise, and the boat provides mask and snorkel gear.

Can I swim in the Bay of Villefranche too?

Yes, the Bay of Villefranche is your second swimming stop on the 4-hour cruise. The 2.5-hour options may not include this second stop depending on timing and conditions.

What's included to eat and drink?

A fresh French aperitif, local pastries from award-winning pastry chefs, and drinks including water, soft drinks, rosé and beer are all included. The boat also has a bathroom and warm-water shower on board.

How long does the cruise take?

You can choose between 2.5 hours or 4 hours depending on the option. The longer cruise gives you more time in the bays and includes both swimming stops.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The operator may reschedule the trip due to weather conditions, so it's best to book early in your stay to allow flexibility for rescheduling if needed.