--- title: Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche - sur - Mer lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/boat-trip-and-snorkeling-in-villefranche-sur-mer/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 112 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Snorkelling, showers ashore rank_in_category: 9 of 9 (Boat Tours & Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/boat-trip-and-snorkeling-in-villefranche-sur-mer/ --- # Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche - sur - Mer **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview Go for a boat trip and snorkeling in the harbor of Villefranche - sur - Mer departing from the port of Nice. We will first welcome you in our premises equipped with changing and shower cabins in order to distribute your snorkeling equipment. Once your group is equipped, we will explain the progress of your excursion, how to use and adjust your snorkeling equipment and what underwater species you will likely encounter. When this first part is completed, you will board one of our boats for around ten minutes of navigation towards the harbor of Villefranche - sur - Mer. After listening to the advice of your instructor describing the most attractive areas, you You will then be able to get into the water under the direct supervision of your eco-sea guide, who is also state-certified in diving or freediving. Then take advantage of the sea bream, sea bream, sea urchins and other inhabitants of the Riviera underwater depths! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are located on the Port of Nice, - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Age 5+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.65/5 from 112 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Chango Diving ## What's included - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Not included - Swimsuits for men ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:30, 14:30, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - 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 We are located on the Port of Nice, at 14 quai des Docks, next to the cyclist's café. Front CHANGO. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJWfDkQr_azRIRMWXgoHF6Zgw ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Boat Tours & Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 9** | €55 | 2h | 4.65 (112) | shared | | [Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco](/france/nice/tours/private-luxury-boat-tour-on-an-exclusive-day-cruiser-nice-monaco/?format=md) | €400 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (139) | private | | [Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Eze or Menton](/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-from-nice-to-monaco-cannes-eze-or-menton/?format=md) | €859 per group | 4h | 5.0 (43) | private | | [Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat](/france/nice/tours/private-boat-tour-nice-villefranche-st-jean-cap-ferrat/?format=md) | €850 per group | 4h | 4.95 (42) | private | Ranked #9 of 9 in Boat Tours & Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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