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Marseille: Calanques National Park Sailing Cruise with Lunch

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Marseille: Calanques National Park Sailing Cruise with Lunch
Top rated
4.6778846 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6778846 out of 5 stars
208 reviews

Board a sailing cruise on a traditional wooden Schooner built in 1949 and head to Calanques National Park to go snorkeling.

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French, English, Italian

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Paul Rowana – United Kingdom

the captain and guide was great, gave us lots of information about the area we were cruising through, in English. i say cruising, as we didn't managed to raise the sails of this 194o schooner, as wind wasnt enough, a shame really as sailing was one of tge highlights fir us. however we did gets sone good snorkelling done. food was average, vegetarian, pasta and rice.

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Caitlin – United Kingdom

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 the very next day because I had such a wonderful time, but I’ll save it for my next trip. Highly recommend!

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    72 Quai du Port

  • Other water transport

    (45 minutes)

  • Château d’If

    Sightseeing (5 minutes)

  • Frioul archipelago

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • Les Goudes

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • île Maïre

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Calanques National Park

    Break time, Photo stop, Lunch, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming (63 minutes)

  • Other water transport

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Calanques National Park

    Break time, Photo stop, Coffee, Sightseeing, Swimming (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    L'Archipel de Riou

    Sightseeing (45 minutes)

  • Other water transport

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    72 Quai du Port

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire the scenery of Calanques National Park
  • Go snorkeling and enjoy a fresh buffet lunch on board
  • Board a sailing cruise on a traditional wooden Schooner

Full description

Program for the day of Sails in the Calanques:
10:00 AM: Welcome to passengers at the Old Port, near the Ferry Boat boarding point. Upon your arrival, fruit juice and coffee will be offered by the crew to kick off the day.

We set sail for a crossing of the harbor towards the magnificent Calanques of Marseille. Depending on weather conditions, we will anchor in a sheltered cove for a swimming break. Masks and snorkels are available for underwater exploration.

Onboard, a friendly aperitif awaits you, accompanied by a chilled glass of rosé to fully enjoy the moment before moving on to lunch. This vegetarian meal, prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients, reflects our commitment to nature while offering a delicious gourmet experience.

After lunch, we will continue sailing, guided by the wind, through the Riou archipelago and other coves of the Calanques. A second swimming stop is planned if conditions allow, to extend these unique moments in nature.

5:00 PM: Return to the Old Port of Marseille, with wonderful memories after a day of relaxation and adventure at sea.

Includes

  • Cold buffet lunch
  • Aperitif and one glass of rosé
  • Boat tour
  • Use of snorkel, mask, and flippers
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Meeting point

Next to the Ferry Boat. Please meet at the door of pier number 2, or directly at the boat.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 208 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Paul Rowana – United KingdomSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
the captain and guide was great, gave us lots of information about the area we were cruising through, in English. i say cruising, as we didn't managed to raise the sails of this 194o schooner, as wind wasnt enough, a shame really as sailing was one of tge highlights fir us. however we did gets sone good snorkelling done. food was average, vegetarian, pasta and rice.
C
Caitlin – United KingdomOctober 1, 2024 – Verified booking
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 the very next day because I had such a wonderful time, but I’ll save it for my next trip. Highly recommend!
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Janette – AustraliaOctober 8, 2024 – Verified booking
That the crew were so helpful and put the sails up so we could sail all the way home. Often yachts won’t. Amazing

Product ID: 395356

Activity provider:Goélette Alliance

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