NICE · CÔTE D’AZUR
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours, 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“Funny tour guide and very good overall. If it could be slightly longer, would be perfect”
A 1-hour English-friendly boat cruise from Nice for big Riviera views: Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche Bay, Cap Ferrat, and more.
“ship is leaving 10 minutes earlier, you need to be there 30 minutes before official departure and get a printed voucher to get on the boat.. beautiful sightseeing trip with the "Charlotte" (boat) and very kind and friendly crew! It was absolutely stunning! seats are very comfortable and the view even from the inside is…”
Speedboat views from Nice to the Mala Caves, a snorkel stop, and a stroll in colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer.
“I spent a week in Nice doing excursions! This was a perfect 75 degree day and was my favorite thing to do! on an inflatable boat, on the water, seeing Villefrance- beach and town- my favorite day! loved it!”
Nice to Monaco by Black Tenders: a 2.5-hour RIB cruise with local captain, Riviera views, and swim stops along the coast.
“Brilliant trip - highly recommend! The boat really gets some speed up on the way back which is really fun! I’d recommend taking a cosy jumper or long sleeve even on a nice day as once you’re out on the water it’s colder than I expected Lovely guide! Trip exactly as described- brilliant day out…”
90 minutes of sunset sailing from Nice with wine, Niçois snacks, and a calm Villefranche Bay swim plus snorkel gear, in a small group.
“Amazing tour, stunning views and very friendly and knowledgeable boat driver. Lots of wine and plenty of time to swim and take in the views”
Nice to Villefranche Bay snorkeling stop with an English-speaking crew, clear water, and scenic Riviera boat rides in 2 hours.
“Great activity to enjoy the French Riviera from the sea ! The crew was great, the activity was well prepared and I've seen numerous fish since we had a lot of time to enjoy the snorkeling. The view on the coast is also really beautiful”
Private SeaZen solar-electric cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer: silent Riviera views of Monaco, Cap-Ferrat, Eze, and you can steer.
“A fun little trip around the bay. It is not a big boat and we only did the one hour tour so we didn’t get out to open water, but it is still a fun cruise and nice to get out in the water and see the coast from the sea. William our guide/captain was…”
Small-group speedboat from Nice to Mala Caves for snorkeling, plus Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer coastal cruising.
“This was the highlight of my trip! The boat was so fun with nice people and great music, and we got to see amazing veiws. Highly recommend!”
Nice to St Tropez by ferry with Riviera views, free time in town, and a smooth round-trip day cruise from Quai Lunel.
“Great way to see the coastline and travel to St Tropez. Even though the boat was busy there was still plenty of seating inside or out for all! Worth knowing that even though the details do not tell you this also stops at the island of St Marguerite and Cannes on the way, a good…”
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.
“Beautiful experience. Would do it again. The setting is breathtaking and the actual snorkelling was fun. I saw lots of fish in the water and enjoyed a swim too. Loved it.”
Private luxury boat from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with Cap Ferrat villas, Eze-sur-Mer appetizers near Bono’s villa, and cave snorkeling.
“My husband and I had a great time on the private boat tour for our honeymoon. It was nice to be able to have a day where it was just us and it was relaxing out on the water. Nicola was very kind and knowledgeable about the area we passed and he created a relaxing…”
A quiet, solar-powered private boat ride from Beaulieu-sur-Mer with villa views, swim stops, and Eze from the sea in about 2 hours.
“It’s a must do if you live a peaceful boat ride. The views were incredible. The villas were wow! There is a reason why Beaulieu-sur-Mer is the most expensive property in France and this was a great way to experience it. Our guide Mike (?) was perfect, had such a gentle voice and didn’t over…”
Boat trip and snorkeling from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer. Gear and wetsuits included, small groups, about an hour in the water.
“So so insanely beautiful and fun. I will never forget this excursion and will definitely be one of the best highlights of my life.”
3-hour small-group boat trip from Nice to Monaco, Mala Caves, Cap Ferrat, and Villefranche with snorkeling in clear water.
“I did a lot of research choosing our tour, and I am so glad I chose this one! Feeling the wind in your face was unbelievable, and the water was beautiful. Our guide, Leo was fantastic! Take this tour; you will not regret it.”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
