Nice · NICE BOAT TOURS & CRUISES
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This coast was made to be seen from the sea, and a boat is the one thing your feet can’t give you. Below are the best boat tours and cruises from Nice, Villefranche bay, the Mala caves, Cap Ferrat, sunset catamarans, with what each trip covers, whether there’s a swim stop, how long you’re on the water, and what it costs.
A 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay, with bilingual commentary and big views of the Promenade des Anglais and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
“We enjoyed this tour. The boat was nice and the sights were very good. The staff was engaging and knowledgeable.”
Round-trip boat from Nice to St. Tropez with a scenic 2.5-hour ride, Place des Lices market time, and about 5 hours ashore.
“I loved the whole journey. It was great to stop at the different ports. One suggestion is to make the announcements in English as well if possible”
1-hour Nice coastal cruise with English/French commentary, views of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, and Promenade des Anglais from the water.
“Great Tour and the places visited were excellent and the Guide was great. Though we visited all lot of places, never felt rushed. Highly recommend this tour.”
RIB boat trip from Nice to Monaco on Black Tenders. Swim in coves, see Cap-Ferrat and Èze, and cruise into Port Hercule.
“Very nice experience! We enjoyed a lot the guide and the boat.”
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!”
A 90-minute sunset boat from Nice near Cap de Nice with wine, homemade Niçois snacks, and a swim in calm Villefranche Bay.
“I loved all of it! But it could be even better with more than one kind of snack offered. I also think potential customers need warning that it's a RIB and goes very fast at times. I loved that but my friend wasn't too happy. Swimming was fab, but it's off the side of thd boat into deep water. Not for those who don't like getting out of their depth and you havd to climb up a ladder to get back in. That's hard work and I needed help. But I did love the whole experience.”
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”
A scenic round-trip ferry from Nice to St-Tropez with coastal views, optional stops, and a full day to explore town at your pace.
“Everything went well on the trip to St Tropez, but we missed the boats return trip as it was leaving the dock. We were returning from the beach in a Uber and ended up in a traffic jam.”
Take a fast, scenic ferry from Nice to Monaco, then enjoy an independent all-day visit to palaces, gardens, caves, and Monte Carlo.
“Amazing to sail into Monaco on the Ferry. The crew were very friendly and helpful. Drinks were available on board. Plenty of abailable seats on a June Saturday. Great commentary on the way back to Nice.”
A 2-hour Maxi Catamaran sunset cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay with drinks, a swim stop, and time on calm water.
“vibe was amazing, free drinks and snacks, great music”
90-minute Black Tenders cruise from Nice to Villefranche and Cap Ferrat for $63, with top Riviera views and a swim stop.
“Great trip. Great fun if you like the water. We got 15 mins to enjoy a swim in a nice cove so not too deep either.”
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.”
A private luxury boat cruise from Nice/Cap-Ferrat to Eze and Cap d’Ail, with swims, snorkeling, and onboard wine and limoncello.
“We came to Nice for a very short visit. We found an offer for a boat trip. The boat was very comfortable. Nicola, the captain of the boat, is an excellent captain and guide. The trip was perfectly planned. We saw the Cote d'Azur from a side you would never see by car. These are villas of famous people, centuries-old towns and ports. We really liked the trip. We recommend.”
