Sailing Trips in Provence: The 8 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.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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8.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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