Sunset cruise Marseille: Swim in the Frioul Archipelago

You swim in the Frioul Archipelago, not just sail past it.

An evening sailing tour from Marseille's Old Port on a traditional schooner, with a stop to swim in a cove in the Frioul Archipelago and a cocktail dinner served on deck at sunset. The boat holds up to 30 passengers and returns to port at 10:30pm. A live guide speaks English, Italian or French. Rosé and a cold buffet of local, seasonal food are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening cruise with swimming and dinner

• Reception at Old Port main quay
• Sail past Château d'If and Notre-Dame de la Garde
• Stop at Frioul Archipelago
• Anchor and swim in creeks
• Enjoy cocktail dinner with music
• Return to port

The experience

The boat leaves the Old Port at 7pm, in front of the Town Hall. You sail south through Marseille's harbor toward the Calanques National Park, passing the Château d'If and the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica lit up against the evening sky. The route crosses the Baie des Singes, a natural passage between Maïre Island and Cape Croisette, then continues into the Frioul Archipelago: a stretch of limestone cliffs and wild coves that extends over twenty kilometers of coastline. The crew anchors in one of the creeks so you can swim in the water.

Once back on deck, the crew serves a cold buffet of organic, local and seasonal dishes, along with two glasses of rosé per person. Music plays (you can request your own playlists), and the light fades as the city's lights come on across the water. The boat returns to the Old Port at 10:30pm.

What’s included

• Sailing on a traditional schooner.
• swimming stop in the Frioul Archipelago.
• cold buffet dinner with organic, local and seasonal food.
• two glasses of rosé.
• live guide in English, Italian or French.
• music and relaxation time on deck.

Before you book

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AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

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.

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Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Goélette Alliance

Is this one for you?Join this shared evening sail if you want to swim in the Frioul coves and watch the sunset from the water without coordinating your own boat. The fixed 7 p.m. start lets you explore Marseille first.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

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 time does the evening cruise leave Marseille?

The boat departs at 7pm from the Old Port, in front of the Town Hall, and returns at 10:30pm.

Can I swim during the cruise?

Yes. The schooner anchors in a cove in the Frioul Archipelago so passengers can swim in the water.

What food and drinks are included?

A cold buffet of organic, local and seasonal cuisine is served during dinner, along with two glasses of rosé per person.

How many people sail on the boat?

The schooner holds up to 30 passengers.