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“Great day, great views, nice yacht - friendly crew”
A 1-hour English-friendly boat cruise from Nice for big Riviera views: Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche Bay, Cap Ferrat, and more.
“This tour was a wonderful way to see the area around Nice. The speaker provided great information/details about the area and included not only history but also some 'scoops' (like the celebrity homes in the area). Lucky for us, the weather was beautiful and the winds calm on the day we were there.”
Speedboat views from Nice to the Mala Caves, a snorkel stop, and a stroll in colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer.
“This was such a fun ride! We loved going swimming at the cave. Temperatures were very nice in October”
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.
“Absolutely unforgettable sunset tour with Leo & Jean-Baptiste! What an incredible way to say goodbye to Nice. From start to finish it was pure joy, we laughed so much, spent ages swimming in the sea while we waited for the sunset sesh. The wine was amazing, the pizza delicious, and the whole evening felt like…”
Nice to Villefranche Bay snorkeling stop with an English-speaking crew, clear water, and scenic Riviera boat rides in 2 hours.
“A fantastic relaxing day, very well organised and the staff were fantastic will certainly be doing it again on our return…thank you 🥰”
Private SeaZen solar-electric cruise from Beaulieu-sur-Mer: silent Riviera views of Monaco, Cap-Ferrat, Eze, and you can steer.
“A very good experience, super relaxing and peaceful, I recommend it!”
Small-group speedboat from Nice to Mala Caves for snorkeling, plus Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer coastal cruising.
“Weather poor no snorkeling disappointed we didn’t get to enjoy the full experience but still enjoyed.”
Nice to St Tropez by ferry with Riviera views, free time in town, and a smooth round-trip day cruise from Quai Lunel.
“Very easy. Boat crew were very nice. Boarding process was easy both ways. Clean boat with plenty of seating”
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.
“No life jackets was something I would change I can swim but I like to relax in the water but other than that great tour”
Private luxury boat from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with Cap Ferrat villas, Eze-sur-Mer appetizers near Bono’s villa, and cave snorkeling.
“Nicola was an amazing captain — super knowledgeable, friendly, and professional! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful boat tour!””
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.
“Great day & our Captain Marc was very knowledgeable. Great host & happy to accommodate our little trip”
Boat trip and snorkeling from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer. Gear and wetsuits included, small groups, about an hour in the water.
“Fist time doing snorkeling, it won't be the last, it was amazing. I highly recommend it, even for people who can't swim. Hats off to Ben, our instructor/boat driver -who is helpfull , knowledgeable and calm - thanks for giving me the confidence I needed to jump in .”
3-hour small-group boat trip from Nice to Monaco, Mala Caves, Cap Ferrat, and Villefranche with snorkeling in clear water.
“The activity was amazing, we had the best time! This was a last minute booking and we were not sure what to expect. The ride was awesome, swimming in the sea was fantastic, the entire experience was great and I highly recommend it!”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
