Snorkeling in Antibes: Private boat to Billionaires' Bay

Anchor in turquoise water and snorkel at your own pace

A private boat snorkeling trip from Antibes that takes up to nine guests to Garoupe Bay and Billionaires' Bay on the French Riviera. The skipper navigates while you choose when to enter the water, how long to stay at each stop, and whether to snorkel, paddle or float. Snorkeling gear, paddle board, fresh water and fuel are included. The skipper is an optional add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Port Vaubanpass by
2. Garoupe Beach1h

Private boat tour of Antibes coastline

• Depart from Port Vauban
• Cruise toward Garoupe Bay
• Swim, snorkel, and paddle in Garoupe Bay
• Cruise along Cap d’Antibes coastline
• Anchor in Billionaires’ Bay

The experience

The boat departs Port Vauban in central Antibes and heads toward Garoupe Bay, where the water is clear enough to snorkel without visibility trouble. You can drop in whenever you're ready, stay as long as you want, and climb back aboard to dry off and move on. The route then follows the coastline of Cap d'Antibes, passing the villas and rocky coves that line this stretch of the Riviera, before anchoring in Billionaires' Bay: the secluded turquoise anchorage the tour is named for.

Snorkels and masks come aboard, along with a paddle board and floats if you'd rather not go under. Fresh water is available throughout the four-hour outing. The boat holds up to nine people, so it stays small enough that you're not jostling for space at the rail or waiting your turn to jump in. If you want someone to handle the navigation and the boat itself, you can add a skipper for €300. Without one, the boat is yours to operate if someone in your group has the license and experience.

Billionaires' Bay itself is the draw: a protected anchorage surrounded by some of the most expensive real estate on the French Riviera, with water so still and clear that the seabed stays visible from the surface. The tour runs four hours as standard, though you can book longer if the stops aren't enough. Lérins Islands are available on request with an extra fuel charge.

What’s included

• Snorkeling masks and snorkels.
• paddle board and floats.
• fuel for the standard Cap d'Antibes itinerary.
• fresh water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:30 and 18:00

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GroupPrivate

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.

Paid on site€ 300

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Leo boat

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is between two and nine people and you want to control the pace. You decide when to jump in, how long to stay at each stop, and whether to snorkel or paddle. The small boat size means no crowds at the water's edge, and the anchored stops give you time to explore without rushing between sites.

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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.

Can I snorkel the whole time or do I have to stay on the boat?

You choose. Garoupe Bay and Billionaires' Bay are both anchored stops where you can enter the water whenever you want, stay in as long as you like, and climb back aboard whenever you're ready. Snorkels and masks are provided, and if you'd rather float or paddle instead, the board and floats are there too.

What is Billionaires' Bay actually like when you get there?

Billionaires' Bay is a secluded anchorage on the French Riviera surrounded by exclusive villas and turquoise water. It's sheltered and clear, which is why it's one of the most sought-after spots on the coast, and why the boat takes you there as the main event of the tour.

Do I need a skipper or can I drive the boat myself?

The boat can be operated by someone in your group if they have a valid license and boating experience. A professional skipper is optional and costs €300 extra if you'd prefer not to handle the navigation yourself.

What's included in the four hours and what costs extra?

Fuel for the standard Antibes route, snorkeling gear, paddle board, floats and fresh water are all included. The skipper (€300), a Seabob water scooter (€200), and extra fuel for a trip to Lérins Islands are optional add-ons you can choose at checkout.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The boat seats up to nine guests comfortably, making it small enough for a family or a group of friends without feeling crowded, but large enough that you're not booking a solo tour if you don't want to.