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Calanques boat tour guides

Everything to sort out before you book a boat into the Calanques: which harbour, which calanques, where you can swim, how to get there, whether to hike instead, and the rules that shape the day.

Calanques Boat Tour from Cassis 2026: Port Boats & PricesThe harbour kiosk circuits, 2026 prices and the paddle to En-Vau.Read the guide →Best Calanques to Visit 2026: West to East, Boat or FootEach main calanque, west to east, by boat or on foot.Read the guide →Swimming in the Calanques 2026: Water, Coves & BoatsWater temperature, swim stops, snorkelling and jellyfish.Read the guide →Calanques from Marseille 2026: Boats, Buses & ShuttlesDeparture ports, sea shuttles, buses and road closures.Read the guide →Calanques Hike or Boat 2026: Trails, Times & ClosuresTrail times, difficulty, closures and which to choose.Read the guide →Calanques National Park Rules 2026: Entry, Boats & BansFree entry, sea rules, En-Vau bans and summer closures.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your boat trip

The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the route, the swim stops and what guests say.

Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle Paddle & swim ★ 4.83 to 4 hoursFree cancellation

Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle
CatamaranPaddleboardsSnorkel gear

A catamaran that anchors in the calanques so you can paddleboard, snorkel and jump off the roof. Soft drinks are on board; food is not, so bring a snack.

What's included
  • Catamaran with skipper, about 22 passengers
  • Stand-up paddleboards and snorkel gear
  • Soft drinks, wetsuit when the water is cold
  • Food is not included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$89per person Reserve
Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming Most booked ★ 4.73 to 4.5 hoursFree cancellation

Iconic Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming
Small groupSwim stopFrom Marseille

A small-group boat from Marseille along the national park coast, with time to swim in a calanque. The most reviewed calanques trip on GetYourGuide by a wide margin.

What's included
  • Small-group boat trip with a skipper
  • Swim stop in a calanque, weather permitting
  • Departure from Marseille, no transfer needed
  • Options from 3 to 4.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$89per person Reserve
Calanques Sailing Day on a 1949 Schooner Full day ★ 4.77 hoursFree cancellation

Calanques Sailing Day on a 1949 Schooner
Wooden schoonerTwo swimsLunch + rosé

A slow day under sail on a wooden schooner built in 1949, out past the Riou islands. Two swim stops, snorkel gear and a vegetarian buffet lunch with a glass of rosé.

What's included
  • Day on a traditional wooden schooner
  • Two swim stops with mask, snorkel and fins
  • Coffee, an aperitif and a cold vegetarian buffet
  • One glass of Provence rosé
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$146per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

A small-group boat from Marseille into the national park with a swim in a calanque. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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