Sailing Trips in Provence: The 15 Best Bookings

1.Frioul Calanques Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · from $113Our pick

Join a skipper aboard the white TEAM WINDS yacht for a four-hour sail from Marseille to the Frioul Islands. You can help raise the sails, steer, swim, and snorkel in a calanque. Skippers including Julien, Valentin, Leo, and Denis are praised for friendly instruction, while the group size is limited to eight people.

“Sailing through the afternoon with my friends was an experience I'll never forget! The wind in our hair, the sun on our skin, and the endless sea ahead of us - it was pure bliss! But what made it even more special was our amazing guide who not only showed us the ropes (literally!), but also shared fascinating local stories with us. Can't wait to come back for more adventures!”

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2.Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Sail from Marseille aboard the historic Le Don du Vent to a weather-dependent cove in the Calanques or along La Côte Bleue. Start with coffee and navettes, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy a generous vegetarian buffet with organic white wine and rosé. English and French-speaking crew are on hand throughout the seven-hour outing.

“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!”

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3.Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $93

Meet Bleu Evasion at Marseille’s Vieux-Port for a 3 to 4-hour catamaran trip with English and French-speaking skippers. Cruise past Vallon des Auffes, Château d’If, and the Frioul Islands, then swim, snorkel, paddle, and jump from the roof board. Nico, Julie, Marie, and Alex are among the friendly guides who may lead the outing.

“Was fun! Was a little bit cold and windy so we didn’t go the paddle boarding but had fun anyways. The views are amazing.”

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4.Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 332 reviews · from $77

Join the Goélette Alliance at Marseille’s Old Port for an evening aboard a traditional wooden schooner. You’ll sail toward the Frioul Archipelago, swim near a sheltered cove, enjoy a fresh vegetarian buffet and one glass of Provençal rosé, then return beneath Marseille’s evening lights. Fabio is one of the guides.

“It was a fab evening. Beautiful scenery and welcoming crew. We moored up and swam then had a delicious meal. 10/10.”

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5.La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 259 reviews · from $51

Set sail from Charles-de-Gaulle quay in La Grande Motte for a two-hour sunset catamaran cruise toward the Camargue. You will have a cocktail or soft drink, tapenade, and time on the sunbeds as the coast changes color. The French-speaking crew handles the sailing, fuel, and safety while you enjoy the evening on the water.

“We had a really nice time, the staff were friendly, but it's a shame we weren't told where we were going, the captain's communication was average. We'd still be happy to do it again”

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6.Calanques National Park Sailing Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · from $126

Spend 10 AM to 5 PM aboard Goélette Alliance, a traditional wooden schooner built in 1949. From Marseille’s Old Port, you’ll pass Château d’If, Frioul, Les Goudes, and the Riou archipelago before swimming and snorkeling in sheltered Calanques coves. Expect coffee, fruit juice, rosé, a cold vegetarian buffet, and a multilingual crew.

“Well maintained sailing ship. Staff are competent and friendly. Ample time for swimming and snorkelling in the picturesque Calanques.”

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7.La Grande Motte: Le Grau-du-Roi Bay Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 168 reviews · from $33

Set sail from La Grande Motte with a French-speaking skipper on a comfortable catamaran bound through the Bay of Aigues-Mortes and toward Le Grau-du-Roi. You can stretch out on the roof, deck, or front nets while enjoying the sea air. Drinks cost extra, and swimming is offered only on the longer July and August sailing.

“Positive points: sea trip not too bad. Large catamaran Negative points: overcrowded, too short”

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8.Hyères : Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Giens Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Top rated

Meet the AMC Cape Grace crew at Hyères Saint-Pierre Port for a two-hour sunset cruise toward La Badine Beach. You will enjoy soft drinks, planter punch, salty snacks, and time at anchor with paddleboards and water toys. French and English service is available, and the route may change with weather.

“Un très belle activité à réaliser en couple, par exemple. Nous avons passée un agréable moment lors de notre séjour sur Hyères grâce à cette croisière”

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9.Marseille: Sunset catamaran cruise, buffet & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $72

Spend four hours aboard Le Feng Shui, a shared catamaran leaving from Mucem for the Frioul Archipelago and nearby calanques. Enjoy the sunset from the rooftop, nets, or deck, with a seasonal bio-sourced buffet, one wine or beer, soft drinks, and music. English and French support is available.

“The activity was very expensive compared to what we did. We went from point A to point B, stayed in the same place for about an hour, and returned to the meeting point. We didn't get to see the sunset. The crew on the boat was very friendly, which was the only highlight.”

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10.Sailing Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · from $171

Sail from Pier 2 in Marseille aboard Eleanor Mary, an elegant sailing yacht with a French and English-speaking crew. Your captain chooses the route based on weather, with possible stops near the Calanques, Côte Bleue, Frioul archipelago, Sormiou, Morgiou, or Sugiton. Swim, snorkel, share a paddle, and enjoy a chef-made vegetarian buffet with organic wine.

“Outstanding! Our captain and first mate were amazing, the views were spectacular, and the food and wine were incredible. You don't want to miss out on this day cruise - it is well worth the money.”

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11.Sailing day in the heart of the Calanques

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $88

Join the 1949 schooner Alliance in Marseille for a seven-hour day on the water. Fabio, Charles, and the crew take you from the Old Port toward Sormiou, Morgiou, Riou, and Frioul, with swimming, snorkeling gear, lunch, wine, and chances to help handle the sails. The boat carries up to 30 people.

“Beautiful boat and tour! Note, this is not geared for cruise passengers. Check your last shuttle time before booking. We had called our cruise line before booking and were told we had to be back on the ship by 5:30. This tour is due back by 5. What we didn't know is that tRead more”

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12.Calanques Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 8h 30m · from $199

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Bleu Evasion’s spacious catamaran Véla, sailing from Marseille’s Port de la Pointe Rouge through the Calanques National Park. Two skippers guide you to Riou, Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton, and a quieter stop, with lunch, rosé, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, soft drinks, and GoPro cameras included.

“Está muy bien xq hay muchos espacio para todos! Eso si el precio muy alto por 159€ por persona nos costó. Y justo al día siguiente lo bajaron más de 40€ …. Es un precio muy alto Eso sí nos lo pasamos genial y es muy bonito”

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13.Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $90

Spend six hours aboard the Feng Shui catamaran, sailing from Marseille’s Old Port toward the Frioul Archipelago. You’ll have a seasonal buffet, one beer or wine, unlimited soft drinks, music, and time to swim in a clear Mediterranean cove. English and French crew members are available, but bring towels, warm layers, and your own snorkeling gear.

“Had a great day. We sailed for an hour to get to a quiet bay of crystal clear water. Once there we stopped for 4 hours to eat and swim, then set off back home. If you’re a fussy eater like myself, you should bring your own lunch. The buffet wasn’t to my taste but as I am more fussy than most. It contained beef, cheeses, salad and potatoes. The bar and drinks (especially unlimited soft drinks) were great. The staff were very friendly and chatty, the obviously love the job. The atmosphere was communal and positive. There was a range of families, couples and young adults.Read more”

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14.Catamaran Lucile | La Grande Motte Guided tours of the ports

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 1h 15m · from $27Best value

From the Charles-de-Gaulle quay, join the Catamaran Lucile for a 75-minute motor cruise toward Le Grau-du-Roi. Your crew guides you past Port Camargue, Europe’s largest marina, then on to the older fishing port. English and French are offered, though onboard commentary may be mainly in French. Seating is available in sun and shade, with drinks sold at the bar.

“Thank you, we thank you and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you on board again.”

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15.Catamaran Lucile | Sunday brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Join Camargue et Voile every Sunday from May to September for a three-hour catamaran cruise from the Charles-de-Gaulle quay. Sail across the bay of Grau du Roi and Port-Camargue, enjoy a sweet and savory brunch with three included drinks, listen to a live DJ, and swim in the Mediterranean when conditions allow.

“Partir plus loin en mer. Un menu affiché au moment de la commande ou du moins une possibilité de régime . Plus de d’information sur le fait qu’il ne s’agit pas d’un service à table”

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