France · SAILING
Good sailing trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of La Rochelle’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with practical tips on meeting point, sailing, food, weather, and value.
“Lovely evening with plenty of space on board the catamaran. Highly recommend.”
Sail from La Rochelle to Fort Boyard on a four-hour catamaran cruise with coastal views, local stories, photos, and open-sea breezes.
“Sortie de bateau super agréable en famille avec enfants et petits enfants, un soleil c'est offert à nous tous le temps de notre balade de 4h, jusqu'au fort boyard superbe, je conseil cette balade en mer à tous et toute ,et merci au deux skippers.”
Review of VIP Yacht de Paris, a Seine dinner cruise with live music, Eiffel Tower views, three-course dining, tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience, nice ship, comfortable seats, friendly staff, well maintained. Good drink selection. I would love to go again!”
Review of Cannes’ 3-hour catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboards, island views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“This was absolutely perfect! The scenery was amazing, there was plenty of equipment for everyone, and they even had snacks at the end. I would do this again and again.”
Sail from Marseille to the Frioul Calanques, learn basic sailing, swim and snorkel in a small group for a relaxed four-hour Mediterranean outing.
“Amazing experience I cannot even put into words!!! We had so much fun, saw some beautiful sights and swam in the clearest of waters!! As a solo traveler sometimes it is hard to find activities that are suitable and equally fun as traveling with someone else, this is one of them. Our guide made the experience amazing, I had the chance to handle the boat as well as the other passengers. He was so nice, so open and so caring as well! I recommend this activity with my eyes closed!!!”
Spend seven hours aboard Le Don du Vent from Marseille, with Calanques scenery, swimming, snorkeling, chef-made lunch, and organic wine.
“A perfect day on the Mediterranean! We can’t recommend this excursion highly enough - beautiful scenery, swimming, and a delicious lunch aboard a grand sailboat with a gracious, knowledgeable crew. We’re so grateful we got to experience the beauty of Calanques!”
Review of Marseille’s 3 to 4-hour catamaran tour with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Frioul views, and a roof jump board.
“Had great experience! Swimming was best part. Guides (Niko-tin and Alex) were great! Overall great experience with no hassle”
Review of a Saint-Tropez sunset catamaran cruise with swimming, aperitif, optional lunchbox, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Totally worth it! Limited options of complimentary drinks but they offered a small bite which was surprising and very pleasant. There was time to take a dive. Overall would recommend”
Review of Marseille’s sunset schooner cruise, with Frioul swimming, vegetarian dinner, rosé, sailing views, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The boat was lovely with plenty of space for everyone to find a nook for themselves. The location for the swimming as the sun went down was perfect. The food was excellent - it was mostly vegetarian so there were options for everyone to eat. I would highly recommend!”
Review the Côte d’Azur catamaran cruise: swimming, kayaking, St. Tropez views, aperitif, practical tips, food, timing, and value.
“Great experience!!! 10/10 would recommend We had Gael and Leia as our crew and only a group of 8 of us! They were very friendly and super accommodating.”
Sail from La Grande Motte into the Camargue at sunset, with a welcome drink, tapenade, sunbeds, and two hours on the water.
“We did this activity twice, both times very different and both great! The second time it was a bit stormy and this was also a great experience! Cozy atmosphere!”
Sail La Rochelle’s coast aboard a 16-meter catamaran, with harbor views, local stories, and your own apéritif at sea.
“Très chouette, l’équipe très sympathique, j’avais juste imaginé la sortie plus sportive.”
Sail from La Rochelle’s old harbor on a 2-hour maxi-catamaran cruise with coastal views, local stories, and calm time at sea.
“vent et soleil et bonne ambiance. tout ce qu'il fallait pour se sentir bien.😃”
Cruise Cannes to the Lérins Islands on a spacious catamaran with swimming, paddleboards, a cold buffet lunch, and rosé wine.
“The trip was awesome! Snorkeling was not really an option because there wasn’t much to see. But I did some paddle boarding and swimming. Lunch was good with some pizza and pasta salad. Just be careful what you select if you’re vegetarian!!! Drinks are not included in the price and they only accepted cash, which I wish I had known in advance..”
Review of Cannes catamaran cruises to the Lérins Islands, with swimming, kayaks, paddleboards, lunch options, tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Great day out! I was with my daughter for this trip and we fully enjoyed the ride, the food and the water sports. I would recommend the morning half day trip with food, this will give you plenty tike to enjoy the rest of yiur day elese where if you please. I Would definitely recommend for all ages. Leave in plenty time as the meeting location directions is not fully clear and you don't want to miss the boat. Enjoy”
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