French Riviera · RIVIERA FERRY CROSSINGS
Scheduled boats, not tours — which makes them the cheapest water on this coast. These 8 cover the Lérins crossings from Cannes and the fast run west to Saint-Tropez, with fares and the last-boat-back times that decide the day.
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.”
Cruise from Nice to Saint-Tropez with Riviera views, free time to explore, and a comfortable round-trip ferry ride.
“I believe St Tropez needs a few days to be explored. I found trying to locate the high end clothing stores exhausting and I gave up. 4-5 hours strolling through the endless labyrinth of cobblestone walkways was nice albeit, only wished I could have explored more outside the tourist spot. Being October it was windy, and surprisingly busy, and restaurants were full to the brim. Transfer was clean, well organised and left on time. This is just a transfer…”
Cruise from Nice to Monaco by ferry, enjoy Riviera views, explore independently, and return after a full day among palaces, yachts, and casinos.
“The location to take the boat is very convenient from Nice. However, it arrives to the Monaco’s pier so you need to take a bus or walk to go to The famous casino. It was already hot in May. The trip was wonderful with majestique views and interesting commentary both ways, but my main suggestion is to have different times for return trips back to Nice. It’s a long day if you aren’t eating or shopping. Also, museums were full of kids on school trips, which caused slow moving on the already narrow streets, long waits at ice cream shops, small train and oceanic museum.”
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 😍”
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.”
Spend a full day on Ile Sainte-Marguerite from Nice, with a scenic ferry, forest trails, Fort Royal, beaches, wildlife, and free time.
“Great trip, fort is cool with great history stories. Lovely quiet walks Criss cross the island. Nice little spot for some refreshments overlooking the bay.”
Sail from Cannes to Monaco for a full day of free time, sea views, and easy access to the Prince’s Palace, Casino, and Oceanographic Museum.
“If you had permission to go to Vintimille that would be good”
Explore Île Sainte-Marguerite, Fort Royal, and the Esterel coast on a flexible Cannes ferry and Corniche d'Or cruise combo.
“Le capitaine du bateau pour la corniche d or était très très sympathique”
Pick a harbour, a hill village or a perfume bench.
