St Tropez & Port Grimaud Day Trip: Coastal Boat Ride

Fishing boats, yachts and a boat ride down the Côte d'Azur

A full-day tour from Nice to Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud, with pickup and drop-off in Nice, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a one-way boat trip from St Maxime to Saint-Tropez. The day includes free time to walk the harbor where luxury yachts moor alongside fishing boats, and a stop at Port Grimaud, known as "Little Venice" for its canals and small bridges. A professional guide speaks English, Spanish or French throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour to St Tropez and Port Grimaud

• Depart from Nice
• Explore St Tropez seaside resort
• Cruise from St Maxime to St Tropez
• Enjoy free time in St Tropez village and harbour
• Visit Port Grimaud canals and colorful houses

The experience

The day starts with pickup in Nice and a drive to St Maxime, where you board a boat for the scenic crossing to Saint-Tropez. From the water, you see the resort's waterfront and the mix of vessels that define it: commercial boats, fishing craft, and the superyachts that anchor here. Once ashore, you have free time to explore the harbor on foot, walk the narrow streets of the village, and sit at the water's edge if you want to linger.

Port Grimaud comes next, a purpose-built waterfront village modeled on Venice, with small bridges crossing canals and pastel-colored houses lining the water. The stop gives you time to walk the layout, photograph the scene, and get a sense of how the place is built. The return journey to Nice is by road, with drop-off at your original pickup point.

The tour runs 9 hours total, including all transport. A moderate level of fitness helps, since the day involves walking around the harbor and through Port Grimaud's streets. Infant seats are available if you request one when you book.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off in Nice.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• one-way boat trip from St Maxime to Saint-Tropez.
• professional driver and guide.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Happy Riviera Tours

Is this one for you?The pace involves walking around Saint-Tropez's harbor and Port Grimaud's streets, so a moderate level of fitness helps you enjoy the stops without strain. The boat ride is a one-way crossing, not a round trip, so you experience the coast from the water once and return by road.

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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 12).

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 is Port Grimaud and why is it called "Little Venice"?

Port Grimaud is a waterfront village built with canals, small bridges, and colorful houses arranged like Venice. You'll walk through it during the tour and have time to explore the layout and photograph the water and architecture.

Do I get to spend time in Saint-Tropez itself, or just see it from the boat?

You see Saint-Tropez from the boat during the crossing from St Maxime, then you land and have free time to walk the harbor, visit the village, and explore the streets on foot. The harbor is where the fishing boats and yachts are moored.

What's included in the 9-hour tour duration?

The 9 hours covers pickup and drop-off in Nice, the drive to St Maxime, the boat ride to Saint-Tropez, free time in the village, the stop at Port Grimaud, and the return drive to Nice. Transportation is built into the total time.

Is the boat ride included, or do I pay extra for it?

The one-way boat trip from St Maxime to Saint-Tropez is included in the tour price. It's the main water crossing of the day.