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title: Boat & Kayak Tours in Marseille
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/marseille/boat-kayak-tours-marseille/
type: tour_collection
city: Marseille
country: France
tours: 3
price_from_eur: 60
reviews_total: 306
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/boat-kayak-tours-marseille/
---

# Boat & Kayak Tours in Marseille

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 26, 2026.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 24, 2026)

We compared 3 boat and kayak tours from Marseille by motorboat or sea kayak, half or full day, and what you need to bring.

- **Boat, swim stops?:** [Calanques Boat Tour with Swim Stops](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/?format=md). Choose the low season afternoon boat ticket at €79 per person, with swim stops, snorkel gear and soft drinks; bring a towel. 4.91, 138 reviews. Trade-off: Towel not included; price varies by slot. — now €79 per person, 4.91 (138)
- **Kayak, full day?:** [Full-Day Sea Kayaking in the Park](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/a-guided-day-of-exploration-in-sea-kayaking-discovery-of-the-national-park/?format=md). Choose a sea kayak day with a certified guide and shuttle from the base, 7h at €90 per person; bring a picnic. 4.73, 52 reviews. Trade-off: Bring your own picnic; no free cancellation. — now €90 per person, 4.73 (52)

Also compared:

- [Guided Kayak Trip on the Côte Bleue](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/guided-kayak-excursion-in-creeks/?format=md): Half day kayak, Côte Bleue. Trade-off: Outside the park itself; closed shoes needed. — now €60 per person, 4.54 (116)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 3 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/?format=md) | Calanques National Park Tours | €79 per person | 4.91 (138) | 4h 30m | daily 09:00–18:45 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 2 | [A guided day of exploration in sea kayaking, discovery of the National Park.](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/a-guided-day-of-exploration-in-sea-kayaking-discovery-of-the-national-park/?format=md) |  | €90 per person | 4.73 (52) | 7h | daily 08:00–09:00 | up to 8 per booking · instant · en/fr |
| 3 | [Guided kayak excursion in creeks](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/guided-kayak-excursion-in-creeks/?format=md) | Calanques National Park Tours | €60 per person | 4.54 (116) | 3h | daily 09:30–14:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |

## Why each made the list

- **Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming** — A motorboat trip for up to twelve people from the Old Port or Pointe Rouge along the calanques between Marseille and Cassis, with swim and snorkel stops in the coves, snorkel gear, wetsuit tops in cool water, soft drinks and a GoPro on board. Bring your own towel; the sunset departure is a separate ticket. 4.91 from 138 reviews for 4h 30m.
- **A guided day of exploration in sea kayaking, discovery of the National Park.** — A full day in real sea kayaks with a state certified instructor in a group of about eight, with a technical briefing first and a minibus shuttle from the base to the launch site included. You bring the picnic, plenty of water and closed shoes that can get wet, and you must be able to swim a short distance unaided. 4.73 from 52 reviews at €90 per person.
- **Guided kayak excursion in creeks** — A half day in a sea kayak from the port of l'Estaque along the Côte Bleue marine park, into small coves and onto a beach you cannot reach by land, with a swim break. Kayak, paddle, life jacket and dry bag come with a certified guide; closed shoes are compulsory, water and sun protection are yours to bring. 4.54 from 116 reviews at €60 per person.

## Other collections in Marseille

- [Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/day-trips-from-marseille/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/private-tours-marseille/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Calanques National Park Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/calanques-from-marseille/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/shore-excursions-marseille/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Aix-en-Provence & Cassis](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/aix-cassis-from-marseille/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Provence Wine Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/provence-wine-tours-marseille/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike, E-Bike & Sidecar Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/bike-tours-marseille/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/food-tours-marseille/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Walking Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/walking-tours-marseille/?format=md) — 5 tours

## FAQ

**How many boat & kayak tours in Marseille are available on Guidekin?**

3 boat & kayak tours are available for booking in Marseille on Guidekin. The top-rated is Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming with 4.91/5 from 138 reviews.

**How much do boat & kayak tours in Marseille cost?**

Prices range from €60 to €90 per person. The most affordable option is Guided kayak excursion in creeks at €60. The premium choice is A guided day of exploration in sea kayaking, discovery of the National Park. at €90.

**What are the best boat & kayak tours in Marseille?**

Based on 306 traveler reviews across 3 tours, Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.91/5 (138 reviews).

**How long do boat & kayak tours in Marseille last?**

Duration ranges from 3h to 7h. The shortest is Guided kayak excursion in creeks at 3h. The longest is A guided day of exploration in sea kayaking, discovery of the National Park. at 7h.

**How do I book boat & kayak tours in Marseille on Guidekin?**

Browse 3 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most boat & kayak tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

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