France · SAILING
32 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Paris next month: 15 sailing trips with the price, the running time and the one detail that decides it for most people.
2-hour La Rochelle sunset sail on a 16-meter catamaran, wind-only sailing, sea views, city lights. Water included, bring snacks.
“pretty nice Guys, Professional and we Had a really welcoming good time. real sailing time without engines, would do again and thinking since that, how to get a own catamaran, real freedom. Not too crowded.”
4-hour sailing cruise from La Rochelle to Fort Boyard on a 16 m catamaran, with big sea views, photo time, and crew stories.
“We had booked earlier trip at midday on previous day but this was deferred due to weather. Our trip left dock at 19.30. Conditions were choppy and seating on catamaran is meagre. Do not recall any info called out re islands we passed. Crew handled navigation with skill and good humour, keenness to say a little in English not huge though.”
Seine River dinner cruise with live singer from Port de la Rapée, 3-course meal options, and night views of Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.
“Perfect experience on the Seine river. The staff was great and the food and drinks were excellent! My daughter is a picky eater and she even enjoyed the food.”
3 hours on a modern catamaran in the Bay of Cannes, with snorkel gear, free water, and time to swim, paddle, or relax.
“Good but other day I chose smaller boat it was way better with Celia and Eric”
Sail from Marseille to Frioul Calanques, learn sailing basics, swim and snorkel, and enjoy limestone cliffs on a small-group trip.
“The guide was very good! We really enjoyed the trip!”
Sail Marseille’s Calanques on Le Don du Vent, snorkel in turquoise coves, then enjoy a chef buffet with organic wine and rosé.
“Lovely boat, kind, attentive yet unintrusive crew, and the scenery was mind-blowing. Icing on the cake, food was scrumptious. Highly recommended.”
Marseille Calanques catamaran tour with snorkeling, stand-up paddle, Frioul Islands and Château d’If, plus a roof jump and drinks.
“The guides provided some cool history and drinks along the way, views were amazing!”
2-hour sunset catamaran off Saint-Tropez with an on-board aperitif, a sea dip stop, and optional lunchbox add-on.
“We had a wonderful experience! Would definitely recommend it :)”
Marseille sunset schooner cruise with Frioul swimming, vegetarian buffet dinner, and Provence rosé, plus night views of the Old Port.
“The crew was amazing! Te route is beautiful, and despite the chilli evening, the experience was amazing. Oh, and the food: delicious!”
Half-day catamaran sailing off the St Tropez coast with an onboard aperitif, mid-trip swim stop, kayaks and paddle gear, optional lunch.
“It was a nice boat trip and fun to swim and paddle on the stop in the middle of the trip. Free drinks and a fresh snack. And lots of space to relax.”
2-hour Camargue sunset catamaran from La Grande Motte with a cocktail, sunbeds, tapenade, and evening city views.
“We did this activity twice, both times very different and both great! The second time it was a bit stormy and this was also a great experience! Cozy atmosphere!”
150-minute La Rochelle catamaran cruise by 16-meter maxi-catamaran. Coast views, bring your own apéritif, and chat with the crew.
“Très chouette, l’équipe très sympathique, j’avais juste imaginé la sortie plus sportive.”
2-hour La Rochelle sailing on a maxi-catamaran, past famous landmarks like Fort Boyard, with crew stories and water included.
“vent et soleil et bonne ambiance. tout ce qu'il fallait pour se sentir bien.😃”
Sail from Marseille to Calanques National Park on a classic 1949 schooner, snorkel with included gear, and enjoy a vegetarian lunch onboard.
“This was my favourite day of my trip to the South of France. The boat was beautiful and spacious, the lounge and seating areas on board were very comfortable. I was so glad I booked with this boat over the others I’d been considering for similar trips. We don’t get to sail because it wasn’t windy enough, but I would still choose this sailboat again for how beautiful and comfortable it was. There was plenty of food and rosé to go around at lunch. The crew was lovely and there was equal attention for the French speaking guests and the English speaking. I thought about doing this exact same tour…”
A 4-hour catamaran sail from Cannes to the Lérins Islands, with swimming, snorkel gear, and a cold buffet lunch plus rosé.
“The boat was beautiful!! Surprisingly there were not a lot of people on the boat so that was nice. They provided light morning snacks once we got on the boat like water, orange juice and pastries. We stopped for swimming, kayaking and paddle out boarding for some time. Lunch was okay. If they are going to provide a cold lunch it might be best to have something like sandwiches with the sides they had. Instead it was cold chicken. They also provided fruit and pear/apple tart for dessert. Little did I know that I wasn’t going back on the same boat. We made a stop at St. Marguerite Island. Those…”
