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.
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A 1-hour English-friendly boat cruise from Nice for big Riviera views: Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche Bay, Cap Ferrat, and more.
“Outstanding cruise that was informative and interesting. We saw all the important points of interest as well as a few hidden gems.”
Speedboat views from Nice to the Mala Caves, a snorkel stop, and a stroll in colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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.
Nice to Villefranche Bay snorkeling stop with an English-speaking crew, clear water, and scenic Riviera boat rides in 2 hours.
Private SeaZen solar-electric cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer: silent Riviera views of Monaco, Cap-Ferrat, Eze, and you can steer.
Small-group speedboat from Nice to Mala Caves for snorkeling, plus Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer coastal cruising.
“JB was a great guide and driver! And we got so lucky with the weather. The water was cold but so worth jumping in! And the water is so clear we could see many fish”
Nice to St Tropez by ferry with Riviera views, free time in town, and a smooth round-trip day cruise from Quai Lunel.
“I believe St Tropez needs a few days to be explored. I found trying to locate the high end clothing stores exhausting and I gave up.”
Ferry from Nice to Monaco with a fast coastal cruise, all-day independent exploring, and helpful onboard commentary on the return.
“Very enjoyable journey along the coastline! Crew were lovely & friendly! Great to hear some interesting information about the places along the coast as we travelled along.”
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.
“This is a trip for people who are new to snorkelling. The boat and the organisation was great. The guys at the dive shop were attentive, professional and great equipment. We really appreciate that as snorkel fans. However there is really not much to see.”
1.5-hour Black Tenders cruise from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat, with sea views, villas, and an optional swim.
“We had a great time. Such a nice guide. Told us a lot about the Rivièra. We truly enjoyed ourselfs.”
A private 1-hour solar-powered cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer with quiet views of Nice and Monaco, plus local perspectives from the sea.
“Lovely trip with excellent captain, great fun even with the rain and hail stones. Would really recommend”
2 hours from Nice to Villefranche Bay for a scenic boat ride plus shallow-water swimming and snorkeling with gear.
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
