NICE · CÔTE D’AZUR
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 15 most popular boat tours & cruises, with prices, run times and who you book through. Picked for the days that actually make a Riviera trip, and what each one gets you once you are there.
A 1-hour cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay with French-English commentary, Promenade des Anglais views, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villas.
Most Popular“Fantastic! I was buying time when I booked so I got something to do in Nice after checking out as my flight was 7pm. There was an English translation during the tour so it helps a lot if you don't speak French. I recommend this!”
A 1-hour English-friendly boat cruise from Nice for big Riviera views: Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche Bay, Cap Ferrat, and more.
“Very enjoyable trip, clean and tidy boat. Polite crew that worked very hard to attend to all the passengers, serve drinks and give a commentary on the scenery. Their customers service was just as great on the 5pm ferry as it was on the 9am trip, despite the hard work and the heat. The ticket…”
Speedboat views from Nice to the Mala Caves, a snorkel stop, and a stroll in colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer.
“We had a great time during our trip with JB yesterday! Despite it being October we were lucky enough that the weather was still nice enough to go for a swim and the boat tour itself was great - the boat picks up quite a speed! Would highly recommend.”
Nice to Monaco by Black Tenders: a 2.5-hour RIB cruise with local captain, Riviera views, and swim stops along the coast.
“the guide was super nice. a girl from our group got a panic attack and he kindly was looking after her. he was calm and after the situation he was making sure that she is okay. we took a speaker with us and played some music. all in all it was fun and beautiful. the…”
Snorkel Villefranche Bay from Nice by speedboat with included fins, mask, wetsuit, and an instructor. Cape views and lots of fish.
“It was soooo fun. Chris was an amazing guide, caring and helpful. I 100% recommend this.”
90 minutes of sunset sailing from Nice with wine, Niçois snacks, and a calm Villefranche Bay swim plus snorkel gear, in a small group.
“JB and Antoine were the best ones! Super fun trip and enjoyable. The sunset was amazing and the wine and food they brought also top! 100% recommended.”
Nice to Villefranche Bay snorkeling stop with an English-speaking crew, clear water, and scenic Riviera boat rides in 2 hours.
“This was the highlight of our trip in Nice! We saw many fish and sea life, while exploring the beautiful coastline. Would recommend if you are wanting to explore the Sea in a unique way or enjoy snorkelling. Lots of time was given (around 1h) to explore the water, while boat ride lasted about 45…”
Private SeaZen solar-electric cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer: silent Riviera views of Monaco, Cap-Ferrat, Eze, and you can steer.
“The whole experience was amazing. Our guide was very informative on the beautiful coastal area. Allowed our teen girls to paddle their toes as we sailed along and then they had the opportunity to swim in the sea. Was definitely a highlight of our holiday and would 100% recommend. Would recommend the 2 hour trip…”
Small-group speedboat from Nice to Mala Caves for snorkeling, plus Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer coastal cruising.
“We enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks a lot to Jean Batiste for the great tour!”
Nice to St Tropez by ferry with Riviera views, free time in town, and a smooth round-trip day cruise from Quai Lunel.
“The boat was wonderful. It’s was very clean. The waters were rough that day, they made us all feel safe.”
Ferry from Nice to Monaco with a fast coastal cruise, all-day independent exploring, and helpful onboard commentary on the return.
“Great day out from start to finish, easy process clear instructions great boat with stunning views only accessible from the ocean.”
Snorkel Villefranche Bay on a 2-hour trip from Nice. Get custom-fitted gear, swim up to an hour, and cruise Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.
“The staff were very friendly and fit the equipment efficiently. The mask, snorkel, and fins all fit very well and were easy to use. The snorkel location was quiet and we saw a lot of fish. It was a great tour, thank you.”
1.5-hour Black Tenders cruise from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat, with sea views, villas, and an optional swim.
“Overall it was a great value to have whenever visiting Nice.”
A private 1-hour solar-powered cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer with quiet views of Nice and Monaco, plus local perspectives from the sea.
“Amazing and simply wonderful. Just do it. I can't even describe in words how beautiful it was. The. Captain was perfectly charming”
2 hours from Nice to Villefranche Bay for a scenic boat ride plus shallow-water swimming and snorkeling with gear.
“Great few hours and swimming and snorkeling in a local reserve. Saw a few fish and the water was so warm. Great value”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
