NICE · CÔTE D’AZUR
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 15 most popular snorkeling 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.
Speedboat views from Nice to the Mala Caves, a snorkel stop, and a stroll in colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Most Popular“We had a brilliant time, Jean-Baptiste was a great tour guide - he kept us entertained, informed and kept the tunes going. Would definitely recommend! ❤️”
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.”
Nice to Villefranche Bay snorkeling stop with an English-speaking crew, clear water, and scenic Riviera boat rides in 2 hours.
“This was a great experience, the water is so clear and beautiful. We loved swimming through schools of fish. Watching the jellyfish making their elegant way about was wonderful, and some of our party saw an eel. The trip was very efficient and easy, our guide was a bit gruff but generally all good.”
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”
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.
“Well organized. No prior experience necessary. Beautiful snorkeling location. Lots of marine life to see.”
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”
Boat trip and snorkeling from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer. Gear and wetsuits included, small groups, about an hour in the water.
“Great guide and wonderful advice experience! Highly recommend!! Totally worth it to see the wildlife!”
3-hour small-group boat trip from Nice to Monaco, Mala Caves, Cap Ferrat, and Villefranche with snorkeling in clear water.
“Amazing time! Leo was the best guide and had the best personality! We had such a fun day thank you so much”
A 2-hour French Riviera speedboat from Nice with Mala Cave snorkeling, plus scenic cruising past Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche Bay.
“Fantastic value - awesome scenery and great sharing by the crew. One of the best days we had on our trip”
Nice to Monaco boat tour with snorkeling, small-group vibes, guided stops at Eze and Cap Ferrat, plus a 45-minute Villefranche break.
“The meeting point was easy to find, Lucas our tour guide was so much fun, he was very informative, funny, and most of all played great music. Out of all of the excursions we did over our 2 week, 20th wedding anniversary European vacation, this was our favorite.”
Cruise the Lérins Islands by speedboat, snorkel an underwater ecomuseum, and explore Sainte-Marguerite plus Antibes and Baie des Milliardaires.
“The whole trip/ experience was great. The boat leader, Leo was amazing and knew everything about the sights we passed. He always joined us on the guided snorkeling swim. 10 out of 10.”
Speedboat from Nice to the Lérins Islands for snorkeling, a fort walk on Sainte-Marguerite, and Baie des milliardaires views.
“This was one of the highlights of our trip to the French Riviera. The bay and islands are unbelievable and snorkeling in the clear blue ocean was a once in a lifetime experience. My wife was a little nervous about the speed of the boat pre-trip but it was very safe and comfortable. The captain…”
Sea scooter snorkeling near Beaulieu-sur-Mer: no-effort glides, small groups, wildlife stops, and all gear included for $88 in 2 hours.
“Activité faite Jeudi 21 Août à 15h00. Julien est super. Très bon accueil, supers conseils. Très fun et ludique. Prise en main facile A refaire !! Merci Julien, super moment!”
VIP 3-hour sea tour from Nice for snorkeling and an intro scuba session, with gear, snacks, and guided time in prime Riviera waters.
“Would recommend you speak French for this tour. A lot of experienced divers on the boat, and crowded.”
Stand-up paddle and snorkel near Nice in a small group. Glide Villefranche Bay, see sea life, then enjoy a local picnic.
“The guides were very kind and brought wonderful local foods for the picnic and were great about accommodating our food allergy requirements. We learned about the local Nicoise cuisine and culture and had a lot fun.”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
