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title: Boat Tours & Cruises in Nice
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/boat-tours-nice/
type: tour_collection
city: Nice
country: France
tours: 9
price_from_eur: 55
reviews_total: 940
as_of: 2026-09-26
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/boat-tours-nice/
---

# Boat Tours & Cruises in Nice

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 22, 2026)

We compared 9 boat trips from Nice by shared boat or your own, how far along the coast they go, the swim and snorkel stops, what is on board and who is allowed aboard.

- **Mala cave, shared?:** [Half Day Boat Tour to the Mala Caves](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/half-day-guided-boat-tour-to-mala-caves-with-stop-in-villefranche/?format=md). Choose Mala Cave and Villefranche ashore at €75 per person for 3h, skipper and snorkel gear in; no toilet or water. 4.77 from 280 reviews. Trade-off: No toilet; towels and water not provided. — now €75 per person, 4.77 (280)
- **Sunset with a drink?:** [Sunset Bliss Boat Excursion with Aperitif](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/sunset-bliss-boat-excursion-with-aperitif-on-french-riviera/?format=md). Short seasonal sunset sailing from €55 per person, with aperitif and snorkel gear; no restroom, confirm dated duration. 4.74 from 78 reviews. Trade-off: Latecomers not admitted; no restroom. — now €55 per person, 4.74 (78)
- **Your own boat?:** [Private Day Cruiser from Cap Ferrat](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-luxury-boat-tour-on-an-exclusive-day-cruiser-nice-monaco/?format=md). Day Cruise from Cap Ferrat, €400 per person for 2h 30m, drinks and towels in; two to book, captain and fuel extra. 5 from 139 reviews. Trade-off: Two to book; captain and fuel fee paid on board. — now €400 per person, 5.0 (139)

Also compared:

- [Secret Riviera Boat Tour with Snorkelling](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/from-nice-secret-riviera-boat-tour-to-mala-cave-with-snorkeling/?format=md): Short cave trip with snorkel. Trade-off: Non swimmers stay aboard; weight limit applies. — now €65 per person, 4.86 (125)
- [Boat Trip and Snorkelling in Villefranche](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/boat-trip-and-snorkeling-in-villefranche-sur-mer/?format=md): Snorkelling, showers ashore. Trade-off: Not for pregnant travellers or back injuries. — now €55 per person, 4.65 (112)
- [Private Boat Tour, Èze Base Option](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-from-nice-to-monaco-cannes-menton/?format=md): Èze by private boat. Trade-off: English only; Èze base option; no food included. — now €850 per group/vehicle, 4.85 (55)
- [Private Boat, Villefranche and Cap Ferrat](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-nice-villefranche-st-jean-cap-ferrat/?format=md): Guided bays, per group. Trade-off: Brunch not included; few reviews so far. — now €850 per group/vehicle, 4.95 (42)
- [Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-tour-of-nice-by-bike-and-boat/?format=md): Pedicab first, then the sea. Trade-off: Priced per person, two to book; no alcohol. — now €295 per person, 4.89 (66)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-luxury-boat-tour-on-an-exclusive-day-cruiser-nice-monaco/?format=md) | Private Tours | €400 per person | 5.0 (139) | 2h 30m | daily 08:00–19:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · en/es/fr/it |
| 2 | [Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Eze or Menton](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-from-nice-to-monaco-cannes-eze-or-menton/?format=md) | Private Tours | €859 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (43) | 4h | daily 10:00–12:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/fr/ro |
| 3 | [Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-nice-villefranche-st-jean-cap-ferrat/?format=md) | Private Tours | €850 per group/vehicle | 4.95 (42) | 4h | daily 09:00–17:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/fr/de/it |
| 4 | [Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-tour-of-nice-by-bike-and-boat/?format=md) | Bike & E-Bike Tours, Private Tours | €295 per person | 4.89 (66) | 3h | daily | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/it +6 |
| 5 | [From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/from-nice-secret-riviera-boat-tour-to-mala-cave-with-snorkeling/?format=md) |  | €65 per person | 4.86 (125) | 2h | daily 09:00–12:15 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 6 | [Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Menton](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-from-nice-to-monaco-cannes-menton/?format=md) | Private Tours | €850 per group/vehicle | 4.85 (55) | 4h | daily 09:00–19:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 7 | [Sunset Bliss: Boat Excursion with Aperitif on French Riviera](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/sunset-bliss-boat-excursion-with-aperitif-on-french-riviera/?format=md) | Pub Crawls & Night Tours | €55 per person | 4.74 (78) | 2h | daily 17:00–19:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · en/fr |
| 8 | [Half Day Guided Boat tour to Mala caves with stop in Villefranche](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/half-day-guided-boat-tour-to-mala-caves-with-stop-in-villefranche/?format=md) |  | €75 per person | 4.77 (280) | 3h | daily 08:00–14:15 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 9 | [Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche - sur - Mer](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/boat-trip-and-snorkeling-in-villefranche-sur-mer/?format=md) |  | €55 per person | 4.65 (112) | 2h | daily 09:00–16:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |

## Why each made the list

- **Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco** — A private day cruiser out of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat along the villas of the peninsula towards Monaco, with wine, sparkling wine, cocktails and soft drinks on board, towels and a sea scooter in summer. Note the captain and fuel fee is paid separately on boarding, and morning, sunset and longer cruise formats exist. 5 from 139 reviews at €400 per person.
- **Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Eze or Menton** — A skippered private boat with the route planned with you in advance: two hours to Cap Ferrat or Villefranche, four to Monaco, five to Menton or a six hour run to the Cannes islands, priced per group. Rosé, water, towels and snorkelling gear are on board; lunch and snacks are not. 5 from 43 reviews.
- **Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat** — A private boat along the bays of Villefranche, Beaulieu and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with a captain, wine and snorkelling equipment on board, sold as a two hour or four hour outing priced per group. Brunch is not included, and the total time counts the transfer to the boat. 4.95 from 42 reviews.
- **Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat** — Nice from the land and then the sea: a guided ride through the city in a pedicab with a professional driver, then a boat along the Promenade des Anglais towards Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Private for your party with pickup, audio guide and fees included, alcohol excluded, and both parts are wheelchair accessible. 4.89 from 66 reviews for 3h.
- **From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling** — From Nice port along the Cap Ferrat coast to the Mala cave below Èze, reachable only by boat, with a snorkelling stop and a look into Villefranche bay. Masks and fins are provided; there is no toilet on board, latecomers are not boarded or refunded, and pregnant travellers cannot join. 4.86 from 125 reviews for 2h.
- **Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Menton** — Your own boat out of Nice, heading for Monaco, Cannes or Menton as agreed beforehand, with swim and snorkel stops, snorkelling gear, rosé and water on board. Priced per group with several trip lengths; food is not provided and it is not advised for pregnant travellers or those with back or heart conditions. 4.85 from 55 reviews at €850 per group/vehicle.
- **Sunset Bliss: Boat Excursion with Aperitif on French Riviera** — An evening boat trip off Nice timed for sunset, with a Niçois aperitif on board, a swim stop, snorkelling gear and a skipper included. Length and price change with the season, there is no restroom on board, towels are your own, and latecomers are not admitted or refunded. 4.74 from 78 reviews at €55 per person.
- **Half Day Guided Boat tour to Mala caves with stop in Villefranche** — A semi-rigid boat run from Nice along Cap Ferrat to the Mala cave with a swim stop, then time ashore in Villefranche before heading back, with snorkelling gear and a skipper on board. No toilet on the boat, towels and water are not provided, and latecomers are not boarded or refunded. 4.77 from 280 reviews for 3h.
- **Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche - sur - Mer** — A boat ride from Nice port into the harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer for snorkelling, with changing cabins, showers and a briefing on the gear and the species you may spot before you board. Snorkel equipment is included; it needs moderate fitness and is not for pregnant travellers or people with back injuries. 4.65 from 112 reviews at €55 per person.

## Other collections in Nice

- [Day Trips from Nice](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/day-trips-from-nice/?format=md) — 53 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/private-tours-nice/?format=md) — 25 tours
- [Monaco & Èze Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/monaco-eze-from-nice/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Èze Village Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/eze-from-nice/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/food-tours-nice/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [Wine Tours & Tastings](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/wine-tours-nice/?format=md) — 14 tours
- [Saint-Paul-de-Vence & Hilltop Villages](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/saint-paul-de-vence-from-nice/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Perfume Workshops & Grasse Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/perfume-workshops-nice/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/bike-tours-nice/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Provence, Verdon & Lavender Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/provence-from-nice/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Cannes & Antibes Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/cannes-antibes-from-nice/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Pub Crawls & Night Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/night-tours-nice/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Walking Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/walking-tours-nice/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/france/nice/small-group-tours-nice/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**How many boat tours & cruises in Nice are available on Guidekin?**

9 boat tours & cruises are available for booking in Nice on Guidekin. The top-rated is Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco with 5/5 from 139 reviews.

**How much do boat tours & cruises in Nice cost?**

Prices range from €55 to €400 per person. The most affordable option is Sunset Bliss: Boat Excursion with Aperitif on French Riviera at €55. The premium choice is Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco at €400.

**What are the best boat tours & cruises in Nice?**

Based on 940 traveler reviews across 9 tours, Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (139 reviews).

**How long do boat tours & cruises in Nice last?**

Duration ranges from 2h to 4h. The shortest is From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling at 2h. The longest is Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat at 4h.

**How do I book boat tours & cruises in Nice on Guidekin?**

Browse 9 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 tours & cruises 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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