Snorkeling in Estérel: Boat, reefs and red rock

Red rock creeks and underwater starfish in four hours

Snorkel the Estérel reserve and its islands on a four-hour boat excursion along the Var coast, with snorkeling equipment included. The boat departs from the Estérel area and visits creeks, caves and seabed sites where you swim among fish and starfish. A live guide in English, Spanish or French narrates the Mediterranean coastline's history and geology as you move between stops.

The experience

You board a boat in the Estérel and spend the morning and early afternoon moving between the reserve's creeks, caves and islands. From the deck you see the red rock formations that line the coast. Then you enter the water with a mask and fins to explore the seabed itself. The guide points out fish, starfish and the underwater landscape while you swim, and shares stories about the Mediterranean coastline and the geology of the Estérel as the boat carries you between sites.

Snorkeling equipment is provided, so you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and a towel. The water is transparent enough to see the seabed clearly, and the sites are chosen for what lives there, not just rock, but the creatures that make the reserve worth the trip. The four-hour rhythm means you spend real time in the water at each stop instead of a quick dip and move. Families with children from infancy up join regularly, and the guide adjusts the pace to the group.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• four-hour boat excursion with live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• access to the Estérel reserve, its creeks, caves and islands.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (under 8)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Born To Dive

Is this one for you?The boat departs from the Estérel area itself, so you don't need a car to reach it or arrange separate transport to the coast. If you're staying nearby or arriving by public transit, you walk to the departure point and the guide handles the rest from there.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 8).

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 the water like when I get in the Estérel?

The water is transparent, so you can see the seabed and the fish clearly. The sites include creeks, caves and shallow reefs where starfish and other Mediterranean species live.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the excursion, so you only need to bring a swimsuit and a towel.

How long does the boat spend in the water versus moving between stops?

The excursion runs four hours total, with multiple snorkeling stops at different sites along the Estérel reserve and its islands. The guide chooses the stops based on what's visible that day.