Snorkeling Lérins Islands at sunset from Cannes

Swim, snorkel and float alone in the lagoon at golden hour

A private sunset boat departs Cannes for the Lérins Islands, where you swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water before anchoring to watch the sky turn gold. The boat includes fuel, fresh water, sunbeds, shade, an outdoor shower and a floating mat. A professional skipper is required and paid separately on the day (€300). The cruise lasts around four hours and operates in English, French or Arabic.

The experience

The Lérins Islands sit a short cruise from Cannes, but most day visitors leave before dusk. This private boat stays anchored in the lagoon as the light shifts. The water becomes still enough to mirror the sky, and the crowds that filled the shallows by afternoon have gone. You swim in warm evening water, snorkel the underwater eco-museum without the daytime press, and float on the giant mat while the Estérel mountains glow red across the water.

The boat is yours alone: no shared schedule, no other groups anchored nearby. It carries fuel for the standard Lérins route, a refrigerator, sunbeds under a bimini shade, an outdoor shower, and a swim ladder. Bluetooth audio plays through the onboard system. You can paddleboard, float, swim or simply sit and watch the light change. Drinks and snacks can be ordered from partner boats if you want them, but they are not included in the price.

After you book, the exact departure point in Cannes arrives via WhatsApp along with all the practical details. A professional independent skipper is mandatory. This person is paid separately, directly to them on the day of the experience, at €300 per trip. The cruise runs four hours. The boat operates in English, French or Arabic.

What’s included

• Fuel for the Lérins Islands route.
• fresh drinking water.
• refrigerator.
• sunbeds and bimini shade.
• outdoor shower.
• swim ladder.
• private marine toilet.
• floating mat and buoy.
• Bluetooth audio system onboard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sortie Bateau 06

Is this one for you?The four-hour window means you can fit this into an afternoon or evening without losing the whole day, but it rules out combining it with other major activities in Cannes on the same day. Book this if you want the Lérins Islands to yourself at the hour when most boats have left.

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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.

What exactly is the Lérins Islands underwater eco-museum?

The Lérins Islands have a marked snorkeling route with underwater sculptures and installations designed as an open-air museum. You snorkel this route in the evening when fewer day-trippers are in the water, so the experience is quieter and the visibility is often clearer.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this boat?

The boat is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Snorkeling equipment is not mentioned as included, so you either bring your own or arrange rental separately before departure.

Can I bring my family with young children?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat has sunbeds, shade and a floating mat, so there is space to rest. Children can swim in the warm evening water or float on the mat while adults snorkel.

How much time do I actually spend in the water?

The full cruise is around four hours. You anchor in the lagoon for swimming and snorkeling, then remain there as the sun sets. The exact time in the water depends on what you choose to do: some people snorkel the whole time, others float or paddleboard instead.

What is included in the price, and what costs extra?

The boat price includes fuel, fresh drinking water, sunbeds, shade, an outdoor shower, the floating mat, and use of the onboard Bluetooth system. The skipper fee (€300) is paid separately on the day. Drinks and snacks from partner boats cost extra if you order them.

When does the boat leave Cannes, and how do I find the departure point?

After your booking is confirmed, you receive the exact departure location in Cannes via WhatsApp, along with all practical information for the cruise. The timing is set to catch the sunset over the Estérel mountains.