Mala cave, shared? in our Boat Tours & Cruises comparison. 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.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
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.
From Nice, you will embark on a comfortable semi-rigid boat. The captain will ensure your safety and guide you to the most magical places. On the first part of the tour, you will sail towards to the Mala cave, after the creek of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. A real jewel of nature, the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is known for its preserved and authentic environment. You can stop and jump into the inviting waters and swim. As you reach Villefranche, disembark for 45 minutes to discover the port, the village of a thousand colors, its citadel and old town and break for refreshments. Lastly, we will return to the port in Nice to end your tour.
Depending on the weather, the itinerary and swim stops might change.Swimming is entirely unsupervised and unmonitored. Persons who are unable to swim are strictly prohibited from entering the water.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 9 | €75 | 3h | 4.77 (280) | shared |
| Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco | €400 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (139) | private |
| Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Eze or Menton | €859 per group | 4h | 5.0 (43) | private |
| Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat | €850 per group | 4h | 4.95 (42) | private |
Ranked #8 of 9 in Boat Tours & Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €400, median €70; typical length 3h. 5 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Boat Tours & Cruises
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:15. Scheduled through October 2026. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.
Just in front of the tramway stop "Port Lympia" Passengers must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals will not be accepted, and no refunds will be issued in case of delay.
Open in Google MapsJust in front of the tramway stop "Port Lympia" Passengers must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals will not be accepted, and no refunds will be issued in case of delay.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |