THE FRENCH RIVIERA · CANNES & LÉRINS ISLANDS TOURS
Cannes is thirty-five minutes west and its best hour is spent leaving it — the ferry out to Sainte-Marguerite, where the fort held the Man in the Iron Mask and the pines run to the water. These 15 cover the Croisette, the islands and the Estérel calanques boats, with prices and crossing times.
Ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island for pine and birdlife, Fort Royal history, and a quick swim to see an underwater eco museum.
“If anybody books tickets online, do not forget to get your tickets at the ticket office. I did so and thought would miss one ferry. But it ended up fine. It was worth visiting:)!!!”
2.5-hour Black Tenders boat trip from Cannes to Estérel calanques, red-rock coves, Cap Roux and swim stops. $88.
“Julian was absolutely brilliant and we had an amazing time, especially our 8 yr old! Not to be missed if you're considering a water activity, worth every penny!”
Half-day from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Antibes, and Cannes, with hotel pickup and a multilingual guide for art, yachts, and film-festival glamour.
“Bacho stood outside and made it so easy for me to know where he parked and very clear instructions”
Small-group French Riviera day trip from Nice to Eze, Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes, with hotel pickup in a Mercedes van.
“Great introduction to the popular French Riviera area for the rich and famous with a bit of history included. It was, I think, good to visit these centres... Cannes, Monte-Carlo, Eze, and some places in between. There are some interesting things to learn and enough free time to work out it you want to visit again. Helpful to be picked up from Motel and dropped off. A good value day tour.”
3-hour Cannes catamaran cruise from the Old Port to Île Sainte-Marguerite, with snorkeling, paddleboard or kayak, and sun deck time.
“This was absolutely perfect! The scenery was amazing, there was plenty of equipment for everyone, and they even had snacks at the end. I would do this again and again.”
French Riviera day trip from Nice or Cannes: Cannes, Antibes, Eze perfume, and Monaco plus Monte Carlo casino photo stops in one day.
“We had a wonderful day, very comprehensive, and lots of fun. To see so many places in a day gave us a good insight and understanding of the area. Hopefully we will be back to see some of our favourite places and spend more time. Our guide was full of information!”
From Nice, see Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chateau Cremat wine. End at Gairaut Waterfall for Nice views. 9 hours.
“Our guide Stefan was excellent Gave us good information,was prompt and polite”
Door-to-door small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Antibes, and St-Paul-de-Vence with guided walks, scenic drives, and free highlights.
“The guy was very knowledgeable and very nice. He told us a lot of very interesting stories. He went above and beyond, accommodate us and make us feel comfortable.”
Morning boat trip and snorkeling along the Estérel coast from Fréjus, with red-rock caves, clear water, gear included, and apéro.
“Great snorkeling excursion! The water was exceptionally clear and the marine life was a treat. Our tour guides were extremely nice and had a great sense of humor. Such a fun morning. I'd highly recommend!”
Take a round-trip ferry from Cannes to St Tropez, enjoy French Riviera views, and spend the day exploring at your own pace.
“The boat was very clean. I would take this trip again. Very professional, punctual, organized and fun.”
Half-day Cannes catamaran cruise to the Lérins Islands with snorkeling, paddleboards, and a cold buffet lunch plus rosé.
“The half day catamaran tour was worth every penny! It was a little bit confusing on where to go, the ticket didn’t explain but there are two big counters you go up to and we were pointed in the right direction. Make sure to bring a towel and sunscreen. The views were beautiful, I wish the captain would’ve given us some information on the area. Lunch was provided and was definitely a lot of food. There was pasta, chicken, pizza, and dessert. Make sure you get on the boat early because the best seats get taken first. Drinks are available for purchase so bring cash. There are pool noodles, snorkels,…”
From Nice, visit Cannes Croisette red carpet, Antibes old town and yachts, then art-filled St Paul de Vence in 4.5 hours.
“The village of st. Paul de vence is breathtaking.. Catia our guide was fun and told us alot of stories.”
Take a quick ferry from Cannes to Île Sainte-Marguerite. Enjoy Fort Royal, trails, beaches, and sea time, then catch your return sailing.
“The staff is really supportive and helpful. Their policies are also really good. Its was really good to book with them.”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Cannes with a real Mediterranean swim stop near the Lérins Islands, plus snorkeling gear and paddleboards.
“Great trip. Loved the laid back atmosphere on the boat and then the time to swim/paddle around the boat when we stopped. Boat not to crowded and meals above expectations. A little confusion when boarding as many other boats are boarding at similar time and difficult to find the right gate, but aside from that everything was great.”
Half-day road trip from Nice to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with hotel pickup, quick scenic stops, and art-stroll time.
“We expected a historical synopsis on this long drive but our guide did not communicate well. We would have preferred someone who spoke better English. It was not an enjoyable experience. All we got is there’s Old Town, there’s the back of old town. You can go here and walk around for 45 minutes, you can go there for 20 minutes. Here’s Cannes, here’s some big boats. Not at all what we expected. All we really had was a driver for $250.00.”
Decide what kind of day it is first. The ranking sorts out the rest.
