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“Really nice activity. My daughters and I enjoyed it. Very relaxing and comfortable. Good value for the money”
A 1-hour English-friendly boat cruise from Nice for big Riviera views: Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche Bay, Cap Ferrat, and more.
“It was very enjoyable ,even though the commentator couldn't stop coughing. Personally I would have loved to do a longer trip but didn't have the time.”
Speedboat views from Nice to the Mala Caves, a snorkel stop, and a stroll in colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer.
“It was an amazing trip and JB is super fun guide which great nice insights 🌞”
Nice to Monaco by Black Tenders: a 2.5-hour RIB cruise with local captain, Riviera views, and swim stops along the coast.
“Such a beautiful view of the coast! So glad we booked this!”
Snorkel Villefranche Bay from Nice by speedboat with included fins, mask, wetsuit, and an instructor. Cape views and lots of fish.
“The guide was super friendly and the area was gorgeous.”
90 minutes of sunset sailing from Nice with wine, Niçois snacks, and a calm Villefranche Bay swim plus snorkel gear, in a small group.
“What a lovely experience! JB and Antoine were the perfect hosts and guides providing an unforgettable experience and amazing atmosphere!”
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 2 hour boat cruise was so amazing, Marc was a wonderful guide, stopped twice to swimming spots and went around the yachts and coastal houses.”
Small-group speedboat from Nice to Mala Caves for snorkeling, plus Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer coastal cruising.
“I adored Jean-Baptiste! He’s very knowledgeable kept us all safe and was able to ensure everyone in different levels of swimming could still enjoy the Malta Cave!! I highly recommend this tour it was in both English and French”
Nice to St Tropez by ferry with Riviera views, free time in town, and a smooth round-trip day cruise from Quai Lunel.
“Beautiful boat and gorgeous views! You can view the towns along the French Riviera as you sail by. The boat also stops at Cannes and St Marguerite.”
Ferry from Nice to Monaco with a fast coastal cruise, all-day independent exploring, and helpful onboard commentary on the return.
“Be on time, it’s a beautiful ride, but can be choppy! Friendly crew and the views are spectacular!!!!”
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.
“Great day out, the skipper and his mate were very friendly and helpful. Timing was good, we were back in dry land exactly when expected.”
1.5-hour Black Tenders cruise from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat, with sea views, villas, and an optional swim.
“Great trip. Great fun if you like the water. We got 15 mins to enjoy a swim in a nice cove so not too deep either.”
A private 1-hour solar-powered cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer with quiet views of Nice and Monaco, plus local perspectives from the sea.
“This was such a beautiful experience! I went out and had so much fun! It was relaxing and a great way to start my trip. I got to learn about some of the sites and see lots of Nice from the water. The captain is so laid back and so sweet and accommodating. He asked…”
2 hours from Nice to Villefranche Bay for a scenic boat ride plus shallow-water swimming and snorkeling with gear.
“Absolutely loved this snorkelling at Villefranche-sur-Mer, it was so much fun in a beautiful location and the guide was really helpful! Would definitely do it again😆”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
