Snorkeling Lérins Islands from Cannes: Private Boat for Up to 9

Four hours exploring turquoise water and island shores on your own schedule

Snorkel the Lérins Islands on a private boat reserved exclusively for your group of up to nine guests departing from Cannes. The skipper selects swimming and snorkeling stops according to sea conditions and can access the eco-museum sculptures near Sainte-Marguerite when the water permits. Snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, a floating mat, freshwater shower and shaded seating are included. A mandatory skipper fee of €300 per group is payable on departure.

The experience

Four hours gives you time to cruise both Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, the two main islands, without rushing. Because the boat is yours alone, the skipper adjusts the route and stops to match the day's sea conditions rather than sticking to a fixed schedule. That flexibility means you can spend longer at a site where the snorkeling is good, or skip a stop if the water is rough and head somewhere calmer instead.

Snorkeling equipment is on board and ready to use. You can also try the stand-up paddleboard, float on the mat, or simply stay aboard to swim and sunbathe. The boat has a refrigerator, bottled water, shaded seating and a freshwater deck shower. If you prefer not to enter the water, you can watch from the boat and take in the views of both islands. When conditions allow, the skipper can navigate to the underwater eco-museum sculptures near Sainte-Marguerite. A feature that depends entirely on weather and sea state that day.

The private boat, onboard equipment and fuel are included in the online price. A mandatory independent skipper fee of €300 per group is charged separately and payable on departure. Infants can travel (they must sit on an adult's lap), and service animals are welcome. Public transport options are available near the departure point in Cannes.

What’s included

• Private boat reserved for your group.
• snorkeling equipment.
• stand-up paddleboard.
• floating mat.
• sunbeds and shaded seating.
• freshwater deck shower.
• refrigerator and bottled water.
• private onboard toilet.
• fuel for the standard Lérins Islands itinerary.

Before you book

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

Paid on site€ 300

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sortie Bateau 06

Is this one for you?The four-hour duration and flexible stops mean you set the pace: the skipper adjusts the route to sea conditions rather than following a fixed schedule, so your group can linger where the snorkeling is best or move on if conditions shift.

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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 included on the boat?

Snorkeling equipment, a stand-up paddleboard, a floating mat, sunbeds, a shaded area, a private toilet, a freshwater deck shower, a refrigerator and bottled water are all included. A mandatory skipper fee of €300 per group is payable separately on the day of departure.

Can we visit both Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat in four hours?

Yes, the four-hour window allows time to cruise both islands. The skipper chooses the exact route and stops based on sea conditions that day, so the itinerary is flexible rather than fixed.

What happens if the sea conditions are rough?

The skipper selects swimming and snorkeling spots according to weather and sea conditions. If conditions are poor at one location, the skipper will choose a calmer alternative instead of sticking to a preset route.

Is snorkeling mandatory, or can we just swim and relax?

Snorkeling is optional. You can swim in the turquoise water, use the paddleboard, float on the mat, or stay on board to sunbathe and enjoy the views. Everyone can spend the four hours their own way.

Can we see the underwater sculptures near Sainte-Marguerite?

The eco-museum sculptures are reachable when sea and weather conditions allow. The skipper will navigate there if it is safe to do so, but access depends on the conditions on your departure day.

Are infants and young children able to come?

Yes, infants and small children can travel. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and a pram or stroller can be brought on board if needed.