--- title: Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/ type: tour city: Marseille country: France price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 138 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Boat, swim stops? rank_in_category: 2 of 8 (Calanques National Park Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/ --- # Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Boat, swim stops?:** 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. (last checked September 24, 2026) ## Overview Explore the beautiful Calanques between Marseille and Cassis on an unforgettable boat trip. Discover the most beautiful Calanques and the secret places, on a premium motorboat of up to 12 places. The tour includes swimming and snorkelling in unspoilt coves, while being accompanied by passionate captains who share their knowledge of the place. The atmosphere is friendly and groups are small to encourage exchanges. Embark from the Old Port or Pointe Rouge, for quick access to the most beautiful coves. - Discover secret places like Riou Island and the Blue Cave. - Admire the views of the coves of Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton... - Explore the wonders of the underwater world with the included snorkeling equipment. - Capture incredible photos of your adventure with the boat's GoPro camera. Feel the sea breeze on your cheeks as you navigate to each beautiful site. ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 138 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Bleu Evasion ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Low season afternoon ticket | €79 / person | English, French | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | Ticket sunset | €99 / person | English, French | Duration: 3 hours | | Morning ticket | €109 / person | English, French | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | Afternoon ticket | €149 / person | English, French | Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes | ## What's included - Shorty jumpsuits (if the water is cold) - Non-alcoholic beverages - GoPro camera - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Not included - Bath towel ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:45, 18:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point On the pontoon, in front of the "Théâtre de la Criée", on the Old Port of Marseille. Please anticipate traffic jams and the time to find a parking lot. Be present 15 minutes before boarding for check-in. No refund if you are late. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Calanques National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 8** | €79 | 4h 30m | 4.91 (138) | shared | | [Shore Excursion: Drive a Convertible to Cassis & Calanques](/france/marseille/tours/shore-excursion-drive-a-convertible-to-cassis-calanques/?format=md) | €549 per group | 5h | 4.98 (248) | private | | [Guided hike in the Calanques National Park](/france/marseille/tours/guided-hike-in-the-calanques-national-park/?format=md) | €40 | 4h | 4.92 (37) | shared | | [Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille](/france/marseille/tours/sormiou-calanques-national-park-electric-bike-tour-from-marseille/?format=md) | €49 | 3h 30m | 4.83 (71) | shared | Ranked #2 of 8 in Calanques National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €79, median €60; typical length 4h 15m. 1 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/calanques-from-marseille/?format=md ## More in Marseille - All Marseille tours: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/beautiful-boat-tour-in-the-calanques-with-swimming/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/: | 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. 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