If you’re looking for a private boat hire near Nice, this is the activity for you. Set sail at 10.00 am for a 6-hour trip from Port de Santa Lucia in Saint-Raphaël – just an hour from Nice – and discover the iconic Estérel Mountains. You can go snorkelling or simply relax in the sun. Don’t forget to bring a picnic to enjoy on board. We’ll be back at the quay at 4 pm.
Board at 10:00 am from the Port of Santa Lucia in Saint-Raphaël for a day (6 hours) aboard a comfortable boat that can accommodate up to 8 people, on an exceptional excursion to discover the wonders of the underwater world and the iconic Esterel coastline with its red volcanic rocks. The return is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Caroline, who grew up in the area, is your sea guide, skipper and diving instructor. She will share with you her knowledge of the Estérel, its legends and its history. You will also learn about the geology of the massif and understand why its iconic rocks are red. Finally, Caroline will introduce you to the local flora and fauna thanks to her knowledge of the marine environment.
Price: €1,300 for the whole group (up to 8 people). The price includes the boat, skipper-guide, fuel and snorkeling equipment.
Sail along the wild coastline of the Esterel calanques to admire the red rocks of the massif from the sea, as well as various iconic sites such as the Île d’Or, the natural pools of the Île des Vielles, the Saint Barthélémy fault and the Cap Roux marine reserve. You’ll be able to explore the underwater caves of Île des Vieilles and Calanque Barthelemy, as well as the unspoilt beaches of the Cap Roux Marine Reserve, on a guided snorkelling tour.
Make the most of this private excursion to admire the coastline and discover coves as well as secluded, unspoilt and peaceful beaches. Snorkelling involves exploring the seabed with fins, a mask and a snorkel (equipment is provided); if you’d rather not explore the seabed, you can relax on the sun loungers. Please bring your own picnic for lunch, as this is not included in the package.
The boat: You’ll board a comfortable 8.50m ‘semi-rigid inflatable’ boat, fitted with a 250ch engine. For your comfort, we prefer to keep groups small, with a maximum of 8 people.
Boat capacity: up to 8 people and children under the age of 5 who cannot swim are not permitted on board
| Included in the offer | - Full excursion from 10am to 4pm (guide, fuel) - loan of equipment (fins mask snorkel) |
| Not included in the offer | drinks and meals |
| To take with you | Swim suit, towel, sun protection (cream, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses) water, soft drink picnic |
| Important information | Know how to swim in open water. Not recommended for guests prone to seasickness Children over 5 years old who can swim without buoys |
| Spoken languages | English, Spanish, French |
Address
ESTEREL EVASION port de santa Lucia
318 Bd Raymond Poincaré, 83700 Saint-Raphaël, France
Meeting point
Meet at the boat 5min before departure. Beginning of Pontoon 6, North basin, Santa Lucia harbor. At the pharmacie des Iles roundabout, take the exit towards the sea, THEN turn left: you'll pass under barriers to enter a large free parking lot that runs alongside the harbor. The boat is close to the toilets (the little building with the blue roof), and you can see it from the parking lot as it's moored at the very beginning of the pontoon.
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Yes, if they are over 5 years old and can swim without a flotation aid.
The boat can carry a maximum of 8 people – this is for safety reasons.
This trip lasts 6 hours, from 10.00 to 16.00.
It departs from the Santa Lucia marina in Saint-Raphaël.
Yes, snorkelling is suitable for beginners. No specific snorkelling experience is required, but you must be able to swim in open water.
Yes, equipment is provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’d like.
No, lunch isn’t provided; you’ll need to bring your own packed lunch.
You’ll need to bring a swimsuit, sunglasses, sun cream, a cap or hat, a packed lunch and water.
Yes. This trip is entirely private for your group. Whether there are two, five or eight of you, the boat is reserved exclusively for you. The maximum capacity is 8 people.
The price is €1,300 to hire the whole boat privately, for up to 8 people. The price includes the boat, the skipper-guide, fuel and the hire of snorkelling equipment.
