FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular cannes tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Escape Cannes for a day on Sainte-Marguerite Island, with a 15-minute ferry, pine forests, Fort Royal, birdlife, coves, and an underwater eco museum.
“It was an amazing trip. I definitely recommend it to everyone who is visiting French Riviera. The views from the island and it's wild beaches are just perfect.”
Ride a fast RIB along the Estérel’s red-rock coast to Cap Roux, with expert captains and swimming stops near calanques.
“This was such a good trip. Stephane our skipper, was great. Fun, safe, knowledgeable, personable. I highly recommend this trip.”
Half-day catamaran cruise from Cannes to Ste Marguerite with swimming, snorkel gear, and sea toys in the Bay of Cannes.
“Amazing experience. Easy logistics. Beautiful views and lots of time to swim. Half day was plenty of time. Would definitely recommend!”
Ferry day trip from Cannes to St Tropez with round-trip transfers by boat, about 1h15 each way. Views, yachts, citadel and museums.
“Viator did not advise that it was necessary to get paper copy tickets as the operator did not accept e-tickets”
Sail on a Cannes catamaran to the Lérins Islands for swimming, snorkeling, and a cold buffet lunch with rosé, then ferry back to Cannes.
“Fun outing! Not many people on board; a public tour which felt like a private tour. Fun activities: swimming and paddle boarding. They provided all equipment. Food was great! Drinks available for purchase. Very nice staff.”
Ferry from Cannes to Île Sainte-Marguerite: a 15-minute crossing, free island time, Fort Royal history, and great sea views.
“The island is beautiful and the fort is worth a visit to learn the story of the man in the iron mask’s stay here. Our young grandchildren loved it. Lunch near the water is simply lovely at the local restaurant.”
Luxury catamaran cruise from Cannes with swim stop at the Lérins Islands, water sports gear, and optional buffet lunch.
“Lunch buffet was far from luxurious and even though the sea was really rough the boat decided to sail pretty far out in very high waves. There was very little food on board and when I went to get food there was almost nothing left. Not worth 90 euro pr person.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with a guide, Croisette views, and hilltop art streets.
“we loved the tour. Guide Karolina gave us the nice explaination, a must do activity”
Private Dufour 382 sail in Cannes for up to 6 with snorkeling, SeaBob, GoPro, aperitif, snacks and summer fireworks views.
“From start to finish, my friend and I had an amazing experience! Captain Brice and Ansel provided a charcuterie board, olive board, drinks, and the best pizza. They offered to take as many pictures as we wanted, and we take a lot of pictures. Ansel is so dreamy and I was swooning when he jumped…”
Boat tour from Cannes to the Estérel Massif: secret coves, turquoise water, Maison Bulle, and a sea-only cave. Small-group, English.
“capitan amarron was the best guide! we saw so many cool sights and even got to eat an ice cream from another boat. it was a beautiful day”
Sail on the Îles de Lérins from Cannes aboard Ulysse. Swim, snorkel, paddle, and enjoy rose and snacks in about 3.5 hours.
“Célia and Eric were absolutely fabulous and made our half-day at sea in their beautiful sailboat truly amazing! Can highly recommend this experience!”
Ride Cannes in a restored vintage French van for 2 hours. See Palais des Festivals, La Croisette, Suquet, and a food market stop.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Our guide knew how to get around the city efficiently during a busy week long festival which allowed for time to walk and take pictures at some of the most beautiful stops in the area. The small tour group felt very personalized and he kept us engaged…”
Cannes to Eze and Monaco in a small 8-person minivan with Fragonard perfume tour, royal palace time, and Monte Carlo streets.
“Friendly & knowledgeable driver. Always very knowledgeable on the places we went.Timing of many stops and variable passengers worked out great! accommodated each passenger according to their prior sight seeing tours.”
Ride an electric bike through Cannes with a local guide in 2 hours, seeing Le Suquet and La Croisette for $81 per person.
“Great tour. Guide was good looked after everyone. Quite informative and relaxed pace. Nothing was an issue.”
Full-day catamaran cruise from Cannes with swims at Lérins Islands and Esterel coves, plus lunch, rosé, and snorkel gear.
“Very good, we are very grateful for the team. The food was good and they are very king. Unfortunately, they don’t explain much about the isles we stopped, that only point we can say more or less negative. Thank you very much. Best regards”
