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Top 4 Island Hopping Sailing Trips in France

4 sailing trips  ·  seats from $69 each

A sail that suits a couple rarely suits a stag party. Below, 4 island hopping sailing trips in France with the detail that tells them apart: boat, crew size, food and drink, swim time.

Marseille: Set sail for the Château d'If and the Frioul Islands - Seeing Marseille from the sea
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Marseille: Set sail for the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands

1.Marseille: Set sail for the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Top of the fleet

Meet your local skipper beneath the Mucem footbridge for a three-hour boat trip from Marseille’s J4 waterfront. Cruise past Vallon des Auffes, Degaby Island, and Château d’If, then spend about 90 minutes at Frioul for a walk, café stop, or swim. French and English guiding, masks, paddles, water, fuel, and insurance are included.

“I honestly don't think this trip could have been improved upon if it was first class. fantastic guide, beautiful scenery. an opportunity to swim and snorkel. what more could you want?.”

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Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP - Fort Royal and the story of the Man in the Iron Mask
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Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

2.Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 3h 30m · from $100

Sail from Antibes toward Île Sainte-Marguerite with a skipper such as Valentin or Valentino, hearing island history and seeing Fort Royal. In warm months, anchor for snorkeling and paddleboarding in clear water. From mid-September to mid-May, enjoy a one-hour island stop instead. The nine-person boat has gear, music, a restroom, and English or French guidance.

“Our guide was amazing and showed us some beautiful places to swim and snorkel it was amazing”

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Brittany: Glénan Archipelago Sailing Day - What the island stops are really like
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Brittany: Glénan Archipelago Sailing Day

3.Brittany: Glénan Archipelago Sailing Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 7 hours · from $112

Spend seven hours sailing Brittany’s Glénan Archipelago aboard a comfortable Caseneuve Maxi Catamaran. You’ll make one or two island stops, enjoy two aperitifs, and have time for beaches and sea views. Bring your own picnic, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, and a jacket. English and French are offered, with guides such as Fred and Nicolas on some departures.

“Journée très très agréable ! Journée ensoleillée, assez de vent pour bien naviguer, paysages superbes, dauphins à l'horizon, bons cocktails !Bref chouchoutés par un équipage au top Fred et Nicolas. Journée détente, je conseille vivement !”

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From Cannes: Half-day sailboat trip to the Lerins Islands - A relaxed aperitif with cheese and charcuterie
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From Cannes: Half-day sailboat trip to the Lerins Islands

4.From Cannes: Half-day sailboat trip to the Lerins Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 3h 30m · from $176

Join Celia and Eric for a 210-minute sail from Cannes to the Lérins Islands. With only six people aboard, you can swim, paddle, snorkel, and enjoy rosé, beer, soft drinks, and a cheese and charcuterie platter at anchor. A skipper, hostess, fuel, and equipment are included.

“Fantastic trip. Super relaxing. We stopped and swam between the Lerin islands. Had aperitifs and charcuterie. The captains live on the boat and it is very lovely and well cared for. They were wonderful hosts and I would definitely book again.”

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