Snorkeling from Cannes: Private Sea Ray to Lérins Islands

Swim, snorkel and paddleboard around Sainte-Marguerite Island from your own boat

Rent a private Sea Ray SDX 270 boat from Cannes for snorkeling and swimming at the Lérins Islands, with seating areas, shade and space to sunbathe. The boat holds up to 11 guests. Fuel, snorkeling gear and paddleboards are included. You spend roughly 2 hours in the water at Sainte-Marguerite, then have free time on the island before returning to port. A mandatory skipper fee of €300 per group is payable in cash on departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat trip to Lérins Islands

• Depart from Cannes (Port Canto)
• Swim and snorkel at Lérins Islands
• Free time on Saint-Honorat or Sainte-Marguerite Island
• Return to Cannes

The experience

You leave from Port Canto in Cannes and head out to the Lérins Islands on a boat built for comfort. The Sea Ray has lounging areas, a shaded cabin when you need a break from sun, and enough room for everyone to spread out. Some people snorkel while others paddleboard or simply watch from the deck. There's no schedule forcing everyone into the water at once. Snorkeling equipment and paddleboards come with the rental, so you don't need to bring your own or pay extra for gear.

The main stop is Sainte-Marguerite Island, where you get roughly 2 hours to swim and snorkel in the water around the island. After that, you have an hour of free time on either Sainte-Marguerite or Saint-Honorat to explore at your own pace: some groups use it to walk the island, others to rest on deck. The boat returns to Cannes at the end of the 4-hour outing.

The skipper is mandatory and costs €300 per group, paid in cash when you arrive at the port. Bottled water is provided. The rental price covers fuel for the standard Lérins route and all the equipment listed above.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• paddleboards.
• floating mat.
• bottled water.
• fuel for the standard Lérins Islands route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 13:30 and 18:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Audio guideSpanish, German and Italian

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€ 300

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sortie Bateau 06

Is this one for you?The boat holds up to 11 people, so families and friend groups travel together without splitting across multiple vessels. The mix of water time, free time on the island and deck relaxation means everyone finds their own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

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.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Snorkeling equipment is included and the water around Sainte-Marguerite is calm and clear. The activity suits all fitness levels, and you can stay on the boat if you prefer not to enter the water.

What's included in the rental price and what costs extra?

Fuel, snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, a floating mat and bottled water are included. The skipper fee of €300 per group is separate and payable in cash at departure.

How much time do we actually spend in the water?

You have roughly 2 hours at Sainte-Marguerite for swimming and snorkeling, plus an additional hour of free time on the island. The total outing is 4 hours from departure to return.

Can families with young children do this?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the boat has plenty of space for families to stay together. Some can snorkel while others relax on board.

Is a guide included, or do we navigate ourselves?

A mandatory independent skipper operates the boat and handles navigation. The skipper speaks English, French or Arabic.