Tourists boats from Saint Raphael make the Estérel calanques accessible in a classic one-hour commented cruise. The format is simple, family-friendly, and strongly visual, which makes it a good entry point for first-time visitors who want to understand the red coves and rock formations without committing to a longer or more technical sea activity.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minuts
Meeting Point: Old port of Saint-Raphaël
Number of Locations: Estérel calanques circuit
Activity Location(s): Estérel calanques, coastline off Saint-Raphaël
Price: 33,50 €/ adult
Group Size: 145 passengers /seats
What’s Included: Guided and commented coastal boat walk through the calanques
Tourist boats for a guided Estérel calanques discovery work best when the goal is orientation rather than adventure.
This one-hour departure from the old port of Saint-Raphaël is designed to answer the classic first-visit questions: why the rocks are red, what defines a calanque here, and how the coastline is structured from the sea.
That educational angle is exactly what gives the cruise its usefulness. The trip is short, commented, and easy to fit into a family day, yet still visually rewarding because the coves are accessible only by boat.
At 33,50 €, the product functions as a very efficient introduction to the Massif de l’Estérel and its most recognizable marine scenery.
Opening 2026: ( Refer to the calendar, which is always up to date)
April :Thursday- Saturday and Sunday ( and April 21)
May : Wednesday - Friday - Saturday and Sunday and public holidays
June: Wednesday and Sunday
July/August : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sept/Oct: Wednesday and Sunday
Stroll duration: approx. 1h15
Price per adult: 33.50€
Price per child aged 4 to 11: 12€
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Commentaires intéressants du guide, balade commentée très enrichissante.
Les roches rouges
Sublime promenade d'1h, les calanques rouges sont vraiment spectaculaires !
Magnifique
Le massif de l'Estérel vu depuis la mer, c'est un spectacle inoubliable.
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Yes, if they are on a leash.
This boat excursion is a guided tour of the calanques de l'Estérel lasting 1h15 (non-stop), where you can admire the massif's red rocks and hidden coves from the sea.
The walk lasts around 1h15, ideal for exploring the Mediterranean coast and learning more about the calanques from Estérel to Saint Raphaël.
in 2024: Prices start from €27 per adult and €15 for children aged 2 to 9.
The tour is only commented in French. However, the visual spectacle is sufficient for even non-French speakers to fully enjoy the experience.
Yes! There's a covered area on board, which is ideal for families with young children or babies. You can board with a stroller.
Yes, the boat is equipped with a PRM access ramp. Wheelchair users can board and stay on the accessible and comfortable main deck. The upper deck is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
We recommend sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and camera. A small jacket can be useful at sea even if the weather is fine.
The boat is very stable, the exit is gentle and runs along the coast. Seasickness is very rare, even for sensitive people.
No, this walk does not include a swimming stop. It's ideal for discovering the calanques without getting wet!
👉 If you're looking for a sea outing with swimming, we recommend this friendly excursion with a swim break in the creeks, at discover here.
The Tourists boats from Saint Raphael format is one of the easiest ways to discover the Estérel calanques because the coves are best appreciated from the sea and the excursion is guided and commented. From the old port of Saint-Raphaël, the route turns geology and scenery into a concise one-hour experience.
