The Château d’If seen from a boat, turquoise water in the foreground

Private boat tour with picnic or apéritif

Duration:3 hours, morning or late afternoon Price:Price on requestper boat, from 2 to 8 guests

The city was built to be seen from the water. Notre-Dame de la Garde, the forts, the white cliffs of the islands: everything faces the sea. This outing puts you in front of it, on a small boat with a skipper who has been sailing these waters for years.

Choose the morning for a brunch and the clearest water, or the late afternoon for the apéritif and the light on the cliffs. Either way we adapt the route to the wind and to what you would like to see.

Highlights

  • Leave from the Vieux-Port, the historic harbour itself
  • The Château d’If and the Frioul archipelago
  • A swimming stop in a cove when the sea allows
  • Brunch or apéritif with local products on board
  • Skippered boat, no licence needed

Itinerary

  1. Vieux-Port

    Boarding at the pontoon, safety briefing, and out between Fort Saint-Jean and Fort Saint-Nicolas.

  2. Château d’If

    The island prison of the Count of Monte Cristo, seen from the water, 20 minutes from the quay.

  3. Frioul islands

    Ratonneau and Pomègues, white limestone and turquoise coves; swimming stop when conditions allow.

  4. Picnic or apéritif

    Brunch, or pastis and local nibbles, at anchor in a calm cove before heading back.

Included

  • Skipper and boat
  • Fuel
  • Brunch or apéritif with local products
  • Snorkelling masks

Not included

  • Towels
  • Transport to the Vieux-Port

Good to know

  • Departure depends on the weather; we confirm the day before
  • Sun protection and a windbreaker recommended in every season
  • Access to the Calanques National Park is regulated; landings are not always possible
  • Full refund if we cancel for weather

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a boat licence?

No. The skipper operates the boat. You just come aboard.

What happens if the mistral blows?

We check the forecast the day before. If the sea is rough we propose another slot or refund you in full.

Can we go further, to Sormiou or Cassis?

On a full-day charter, yes. Ask us for a quote; the price depends on the boat and the season.

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