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The 15 Best Cannes Tours & Boat Trips

103 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The Croisette is free to walk, so the money goes on getting off it. These 15 cover the ferry to the Lérins islands, the Esterel calanques by boat and the old town above the port, with prices and sailing times.

From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island - First impressions: pine, eucalyptus, and clean island air
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From Cannes: Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

1.Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,747 reviews · from $24Our pick

Escape Cannes on a 15-minute ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island for pine forests, Fort Royal, birdlife, coves, and an underwater eco museum.

“A visit to St. Marguerite is a must do, it is a beautiful little island with plenty to do whilst there. The ferry is well run with regular crossings.”

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Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise - What the catamaran ride feels like
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Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

3.Half-Day Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 445 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Review of Cannes’ 3-hour catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboards, snacks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The tickets got us on the ferry to meet up with the catamaran. Great size boat for the number of people. I never felt crowded or that we didn't have enough space, which has been a problem on other catamaran tours we've taken before (different tour groups).”

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Ferry from Cannes to St Tropez - The Scenic Ride Along the Riviera
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Ferry from Cannes to St Tropez

4.Ferry from Cannes to St Tropez

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $104

Ride the ferry from Cannes to St Tropez for Riviera views, free time, beaches, markets, yachts, and the Citadel, with practical tips.

“Some clearer sineage would help at the dock plus why not just have automated check in on tickets from the QR code. Only found out after queuing at the front to get best seats, that I needed paper tickets. Hence from first to last in the queue. Having arrived at St Tropez it was quickly forgotten. What a beautiful place 😍”

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Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch - Sailing toward the Lérins Islands
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Cannes: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Ferry from Cannes to the island Ste Marguerite - Fort Royal and the Man in the Iron Mask
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Ferry from Cannes to the island Ste Marguerite

6.Ferry from Cannes to the island Ste Marguerite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Take a 15-minute ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite for Fort Royal, forest trails, swimming, snorkeling, and coastal views.

“It was a great trip, but could have been done more cheaply. On line it was not possible to pay less for children. Going directly to the ticket window in the old port allows to pay less for children. We bought through Viator because we were worried we could not get a seat in August. There were seats available to those who walk up in the morning.”

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Catamaran from Cannes - Morning views of Cannes and the Bay
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Catamaran from Cannes

7.Catamaran from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Cruise from Cannes to the Lérins Islands on a spacious catamaran with swimming, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and lunch options.

“The trip was cancelled due to weather the morning of. Because we were travelling from North America, we didn’t receive the message the trip was cancelled until we showed up at the location.”

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From Nice: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence Tour - Cannes and the Croisette in about one hour
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From Nice: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence Tour

8.Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 188 reviews · 7 hours - 450 minutes · from $108

Review of the Nice to Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence tour, with timing, guide quality, value, stops, and practical booking advice.

“A fantastic tour guide Xavier , who has a lot of interesting facts that he passes on the tourists, very informative .”

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Yacht Me Up – Private All-Inclusive Cannes Sailing Fever - Swimming, snorkeling, and the underwater museum
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Yacht Me Up – Private All-Inclusive Cannes Sailing Fever

Sea excursion - Estérel Massif by boat - Théoule-sur-Mer, Pointe de l’Aiguille, and unusual homes
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Sea excursion – Estérel Massif by boat

10.Sea excursion – Estérel Massif by boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Cruise from Cannes to the red cliffs, caves, coves, and clear waters of the Estérel Massif on a lively small-group boat trip.

“So fun and relaxing. The coastline is beautiful and our guide gave great commentary. He stopped at a beautiful spot to swim and snorkel. Although not that much to see snorkeling, a few fish and an occasional little jellyfish, the water is so clear and beautiful. We had soooo much fun. Even saw a dolphin on the way back in. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Cruise / navigation in the Lerins Islands - Anchoring between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat
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Cruise / navigation in the Lerins Islands

11.Cruise / navigation in the Lerins Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Sail from Cannes to the Lerins Islands on an intimate 11-meter boat with swimming, snorkeling, paddle gear, rosé, and charcuterie.

“Excellent experience! Eric and Celia were very welcoming, kind, and provided a fun time. It was more of an intimate experience because there were fewer people and it was a nice ride out to the sea. They were very accommodating and informative. Look no further, book now!”

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Monaco and Eze Small Group Day Trip from Cannes - Fragonard in Eze: useful stop or sales pitch?
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Monaco and Eze Small Group Day Trip from Cannes

12.Monaco and Eze Small Group Day Trip from Cannes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $158

Explore Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo from Cannes in an eight-person minivan with Riviera views, a perfume tour, and F1 circuit drive.

“This excursion was so worth it. Our driver Itchy picked us up from our hotel, drove us to the sights and was very knowledgeable. He let us determine how long we wanted to stay at each location. We were alone so we had this benefit. All of the sights were amazing and we had a great time! Captured some great photos too. Itchy was amazing! Great attitude and conversation. Highly recommend this excursion and ask for Itchy if possible.”

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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise Departing from Cannes - The Lérins Islands and the first swim
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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise Departing from Cannes

Cannes: Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour - Leaving from Port du Béal
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Cannes: Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour

15.Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · from $64

Explore Esterel’s red-rock coves from Cannes on a 90-minute RIB boat tour with a local captain, swim stop, and small-group seating.

“A really nice boat trip, beautiful scenery, good vibes, and a refreshing swim in the cove. Thanks to Charly for his explanations throughout the trip.”

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