Nice · MALA CAVES & SNORKELING
16 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 mala caves snorkeling trips worth your time, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Snorkel in clear Villefranche Bay by speedboat from Nice. Gear, wetsuit, and an instructor included for a $70 sea trip.
“The guides are very helpful and pay a lot of attention to safety issues. Amazing experience.”
Speedboat from Nice to Mala Cave for snorkeling, plus 45 minutes in colorful Villefranche and coastal sightseeing on a small 3-hour trip.
“Superb way to spend afternoon. My family loved it. Cutting through the waves on a speedboat was exhilarating. Loved the swim by the caves, and spending some time in the beautiful Villefranche was an ideal way to break the time at sea. Our guide Paul was really good. Gave us lots of great facts about the area in a funny and engaging way. Well worth the money. Highly recommended.”
A small-group RIB tour from Nice to Mala Cave for swim and snorkeling, plus scenic passes of Eze and the French Riviera.
“JB was an awesome guide! He was very funny, which made the tour more fun, and pointed out many cool spots throughout the tour. We swam at the cave which was refreshing and not crowded at all. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”
2-hour French Riviera snorkeling cruise from Nice, with a swim stop in Villefranche Bay near St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and great views.
“An all together amazing experience. The staff are so helpful and funny at the same time. You have got to do this tour if you like snorkelling. 10/10”
Snorkel Villefranche Bay from Nice by boat. Custom-fit gear, up to an hour in clear water, and big Riviera views from shore.
“Friendly guides, beautiful landscape, good price, fun activity! Definitely recommend to go snorkeling in Nice”
Half-day boat from Nice to Mala caves and Villefranche with a swim/snorkel stop, small-group English guidance, and big coastal views.
“Awesome tour, swim in the Mediterranean and then a village visit. Highly recommend taking this tour especially if you get JB (Jean Baptist) as an entertaining and attentive guide.”
Snorkel from a boat in Villefranche Bay, glide past the Riviera, and swim in calm shallow water with gear and a wetsuit.
“it was great! loved every second of it. Super relaxing and educational. Our guide was very helpful and organized.”
Snorkel Villefranche from Nice by boat with fins and wetsuit. English briefing, small group, and possible octopus sightings.
“Fist time doing snorkeling, it won't be the last, it was amazing. I highly recommend it, even for people who can't swim. Hats off to Ben, our instructor/boat driver -who is helpfull , knowledgeable and calm - thanks for giving me the confidence I needed to jump in .”
3-hour Monaco and Mala Caves boat trip with snorkeling, swims, yachts views, and Villefranche village time from Nice.
“Very nice way to spend the morning and see the French Riviera. Recommend!”
A fast Nice boat tour to Mala Cave for a swim and snorkeling break, plus scenic cruising past Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche Bay.
“We loved the boat tour! We explored Nice and the surrounding areas of the French Riviera. The views were breathtaking and we stopped to swim and snorkel in the sea which was refreshing. Our guide Leo was very fun and knowledgeable and gave a us a great experience! The boat was very fast so hold on to your hat”
4-hour Lerins Islands speedboat with snorkeling at an underwater ecomuseum, time on Sainte-Marguerite, and Riviera views from Nice.
“The whole trip/ experience was great. The boat leader, Leo was amazing and knew everything about the sights we passed. He always joined us on the guided snorkeling swim. 10 out of 10.”
A guided boat tour from Nice to Monaco with snorkeling, yacht views, and coves in Eze and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
“Great fun - even when there wasn't a lot of sun! Leo our tour guide was great - funny, engaging - really made the trip more fun! Highly recommend.”
Private Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat cruise with swimming at Les Fossettes and Villefranche bays, plus aperitif snacks and snorkeling.
“We were lucky to have a private cruise through the beautiful Riviera with stops for swimming and snorkeling. Vincent and Eric were fantastic hosts, providing interesting information about the houses in the area along with plenty of wine! It was a very relaxing and scenic ride, and we even had a nice spread with meat, cheeses and fruit at the end. I highly recommend it!”
Speedboat day off Nice for Lérins Islands snorkeling, a walk on Sainte-Marguerite, and a Bay of Billionaires ride-by view.
“This was a very easy and enjoyable boating experience. We boarded the boat at the port and the captain Leo gave us a briefing. The boat ride to the islands is about 30 mins, and was a lot of fun. At the first stop we got to walk around the fort. Then we went to the back side of the island where we swam, snorkeled and saw some amazing statues underwater. Then we did a tour of Billionaires’ Bay and saw some more amazing scenery. It was such a fun trip.”
VIP half-day boat tour from Nice with expert snorkeling and a beginner scuba session near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, plus drinks on board.
“I loved how relaxed the whole experience was! The dive itself was amazing and although it was my first time, it felt so safe and was really fun. We were down for at least 20-30 minutes and although that seemed short, those that had dove before stayed down for only about 40-50 minutes. There were so many fish and colors!! Such a fantastic experience and the diver that took care of me was very good and never left my side. He was amazing. After my dive I also had time to snorkel and even that was filled with amazing sights. The boat ride back was super relaxed and the perfect…”
