Boat Tours in Brittany: 5 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Saint-Malo: Guided Boat Tour with Local Captain

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 300 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $46Our pick

See Saint-Malo from the sea with local captain Nicolas or another French and English-speaking guide. Choose a one-hour cruise past Dinard, villas, ramparts, and Petit Bé, or a 90-minute route adding Alet, the outer harbor, and four forts. The boat is comfortable, but access can be difficult at low tide.

“Really nice captain, explained everything nicely and well, and you noticed that he knew of the content he was talking about; the adventure was very richening in informations and history, it also gave a good picture of the coast. As we had a delay due to an inconvenience, he even called us and told us that we could retake the boat tour guide the next day, and for that we appreciate and thank him for it. Prizewise, i don‘t know why it has to be almost 100€ per 2 persons but that did not make it any less worth it.”

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2.Baden: Gulf of Morbihan Exploration by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

From Port-Blanc in Baden, you’ll spend three hours on a spacious Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran with a French and English-speaking crew. Expect islands such as Berder, Jument, Moines, Arradon, or Arz, depending on the route, plus a light aperitif. Departures from Quiberon or La Trinité sail in the Bay of Quiberon instead.

“C'était un aprem au top du top . Le skipper et le matelot d'une gentillesse incroyable. Très a l'écoute, et la cerise sur le gâteau , un ti punch fait sur place et des p'tits toasts en accompagnement. De belles rencontres sur le catamaran. On a ADORÉ.”

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3.1h30 guided boat trip (Commented FR & EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Join Nicolas of Marin Malouin for a 90-minute boat ride around Saint-Malo’s fortified city. He comments in French with English support, adjusts the route to the tide, and keeps the group small at no more than 12 people. Expect views of the walls, forts, and old powder magazine, plus a personal, conversational guide.

“Have lodged a formal complaint about this tour provider. Our wifi didn’t work when we arrived in St Malo so couldn’t activate Google maps. We went to the tourist office to ask where location of the meeting point was and they ended up giving us wrong directions. By the time the wifi worked we were in the other side of town and operator couldn’t wait, I asked for a refund and he said you have a smart phone so you can find me??? I said wifi didnt work. He asked me to go to the tourist office and ask a refund from them since they gave me wrong directions. What…”

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4.Brittany: Glénan Archipelago Sailing Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

Spend seven hours sailing Brittany’s Glénan Archipelago aboard a comfortable Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran. You’ll make one or two island stops, or possibly two or three depending on the sailing, enjoy two aperitifs, and have time for swimming and shore walks. Bring your own picnic, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a jacket. English and French are available.

“Nous avons passé une journée magnifique en catamaran à la découverte de l’archipel des Glénan. Mon mari et moi avions réservé via GetYourGuide et nous avons été enchantés de l’expérience. Le catamaran était très agréable, le skipper et son équipier étaient professionnels, accueillants et passionnés, ce qui a rendu la sortie encore plus plaisante. Les paysages des Glénan sont superbes et valent vraiment le détour. Nous recommandons vivement cette expérience à tous ceux qui souhaitent profiter d’une journée inoubliable en mer ! Jessica & Samy”

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5.One hour boat trip with a local (Commented FR & EN)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47

Set out from Saint-Malo with Nicolas of Marin Malouin for a one-hour boat tour in French and English. You will circle the old city walls, Fort du Petit Bé, Cité d’Aleth, and Grand Bé, with the route adjusted to the tide. The small boat holds no more than 12 people and offers both shaded and sunny seating.

“1h de découverte de la baie très enrichissante, un accueil chaleureux. Belle balade même sous la pluie.”

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