FRANCE SAILING TOURS

15 France Sailing Tours for the Logbook

60 sailings  ·  from $33 a head

The good boats go first and the cheap seats go fastest of all. Below: 15 france sailing tours worth booking ahead, what each includes and where they differ once you are aboard.

La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise - The Quiet Moment When the Engine Stops
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La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise

1.2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Our pick

Meet Kapalouest opposite La Rochelle’s historic towers for a two-hour sunset sail on a 16-meter maxi-catamaran. Cruise past the Richelieu Tower and Les Minimes, shut off the engine at sea, and watch the sun drop under sail. Bring a picnic, warm clothes, and a camera. The host speaks French.

“The boat trip itself was great, unfortunately it was very cloudy so the sunset was not as visible as we would have liked. Still a very enjoyable experience overall. The guides were accommodating to our English speaking and tried to communicate efficiently with us. Would definitely do this again, with the hope that the seasickness wouldn't strike again!”

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From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard - Crossing La Rochelle Bay under sail
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From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

2.Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 623 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Board Kapalouest’s 16-meter sailing catamaran in La Rochelle for a four-hour cruise to Fort Boyard. A French-speaking captain and crew guide you across the bay, past the Richelieu Tower and Les Minimes harbor, then around the famous sea fort. Bring food and drinks, expect wind and changing weather, and use the trampolines for a relaxed ride home.

“Sortie de bateau super agréable en famille avec enfants et petits enfants, un soleil c'est offert à nous tous le temps de notre balade de 4h, jusqu'au fort boyard superbe, je conseil cette balade en mer à tous et toute ,et merci au deux skippers.”

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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine - Frioul’s sheltered cove is the heart of the evening
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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

3.Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Join the Goélette Alliance at Marseille’s Old Port for an evening sail toward the Frioul archipelago. Swim in a sheltered cove, enjoy a fresh vegetarian buffet with a glass of Provençal rosé, listen to music, and watch the city lights appear on the return. Fabio is one of the guides, and the crew speaks English, French, and Italian.

“A very nice sunset cruise, the buffet dinner was good only they offered pasta and rice with focaccia so Italian food…no fish at all. The atmosphere on the boat was great as well as the crew, they were friendly and professional, they had the sails hoisted by some of the passengers so that they had the impression to be part of the crew. All well organized, I definitely recommend this tour!”

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Marseille: Frioul Calanques Sailing Trip - Learning the ropes instead of watching from the rail
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Marseille: Frioul Calanques Sailing Trip

4.Frioul Calanques Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 433 reviews · from $113

Join a small group of up to eight on a four-hour sail from Marseille to a Frioul Islands calanque. Your English- or French-speaking skipper teaches basic sailing, lets you help steer and raise the sails, and stops for swimming and snorkeling. Meet by Mucem and look for the white TEAM WINDS yacht.

“The perfect activity for those wanting to learn the ropes with sailing, or for those just wanting to relax and take in the beautiful scenery! Perfect weather, and the guide was super friendly and let us plan the day around what we wanted to go! definitely recommend”

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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine - Boarding with coffee and Marseille navettes
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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

5.Calanques Sailing Day Trip with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Spend a full day aboard the historic sailing yacht Le Don du Vent, leaving from pier 2 beside Marseille City Hall. Your French and English-speaking crew takes you toward Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton, or La Côte bleue, depending on conditions. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a vegetarian buffet prepared onboard, and sip organic white wine and rosé in the sun.

“Everything was wonderful. The entire staff were friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend taking some sort of anti-nausea medication before setting sail though. Shout out to Sam who was hilarious and very kind!♥️”

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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine - Château d’If and the Frioul islands
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Marseille: Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine

6.Calanques Sailing Cruise with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 354 reviews · 1 day · from $153

Meet the crew at Marseille’s Old Port for a full-day cruise aboard Goélette Alliance, a traditional wooden schooner. You’ll pass Château d’If, Frioul, Les Goudes, and Riou, with swimming and snorkeling stops, a fresh vegetarian buffet, coffee, and rosé. Sailing depends on wind, and the crew speaks French, English, and Italian.

“We had a wonderful boat ride and swim. The crew was amazing.”

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Côte d'Azur: Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour - The Sailing Portion Near Saint-Tropez
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Côte d’Azur: Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour

7.Côte d’Azur: Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Spend three hours on a French-English catamaran cruise along the Côte d’Azur, with an aperitif after boarding and a swimming stop near Saint-Tropez. Kayaks and paddles are included. Crew members such as Alex, Clément, Ryan, Gaël, and Leia have earned praise for their warm, helpful service. A €18 lunch box is optional from Marines de Cogolin.

“We loved Vladimir and Elonna!! They were amazing and so helpful. The water was so beautiful and turquoise, perfect day!”

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La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise - Following the channel toward Les Minimes
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La Rochelle: Coastline Sailing Cruise

8.Coastline Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 240 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

Meet the Kapalouest crew by La Rochelle’s old harbor for a two-hour French-language cruise on a 16-meter maxi-catamaran. Sail past the Richelieu Tower, Les Minimes, and the end of the world lighthouse, then relax on the trampolines while the engines stop and the sails fill.

“vent et soleil et bonne ambiance. tout ce qu'il fallait pour se sentir bien.😃”

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La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise - Leaving through the channel and old port
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La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise

9.Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Meet the French crew at the Kapalouest pontoon and spend three hours aboard Columbus, an 18-meter former Vendée Globe racer. Sail past the Richelieu Tower and Bout du Monde lighthouse, then shut down the engines in the bay. Bring food, water, sun protection, and a jacket.

“équipe très sympa, très belle activité même si le soleil n etait pas au rendez vous.”

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Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau - Choosing between a raft, canoe, and kayak
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Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau

10.Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Set out from Villelongue for three hours on the Gave de Pau with Tom Rafting. Choose a raft, mini-raft, canoe, or kayak, then tackle turquoise spring rapids or gentler summer water with an English-speaking instructor. The route suits families and small groups, with a maximum of 12 people and a return to the starting point.

“Big thank you to Tom Rafting for their wonderful communication, I really enjoyed my day with Tom, he's a great guy, very funny and super helpful. I honestly felt so happy with the rafting adventure with heaps of memorable photos. The rafting was very organised with lots of checking in to make sure everything is running smoothly. Also I didn't have a car so they kindly picked me up from the nearby bus stop which helped a lot. 10/10 fun activity, definitely recommend it to everyone.”

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Yacht Me Up – Private All-Inclusive Cannes Sailing Fever - Snorkeling beside the underwater sculptures
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Yacht Me Up – Private All-Inclusive Cannes Sailing Fever

11.Yacht Me Up – Private All-Inclusive Cannes Sailing Fever

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $624 whole boat, up to 6

Captain Brice and first mate Ansel take up to six people on a 3.5-hour private cruise from Cannes aboard a Dufour 382. You’ll pass the Croisette, stop near the Lérins Islands, swim and snorkel by underwater sculptures, and use a paddleboard, SeaBob, GoPro, and fishing gear. Food, drinks, and music are included.

“Captain Brice and his crew go above and beyond to make the day special for everyone on board. From always making sure your cup is filled, great food/snacks and amazing water activities, it is an incredible day all around. Highly recommend!!!”

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Marseille: Set sail for the Château d'If and the Frioul Islands - Vallon des Auffes and Marseille’s shore
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Marseille: Set sail for the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands

12.Set sail for the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Join a Marseille-born captain at the Mucem for a three-hour boat trip past Vallon des Auffes, Degaby Island, and Château d’If, then spend 90 minutes around Frioul. Bring swimwear and a towel for a cove swim, or explore the quiet islands, cafés, and walking paths.

“The schedule and the view are all prefect. Thank you for bring us a wonderful trip.”

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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

13.Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

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

Sail from Antibes with a French- or English-speaking skipper, often Valentin or Valentino, toward Île Sainte-Marguerite and Fort Royal. You will learn the basics of sailing, stop for snorkeling and paddleboarding in warm-season months, and admire Cannes, Cap d’Antibes, and luxury yachts from the water. The boat carries nine people or fewer.

“Valentin was a great skipper! The snorkeling was great and there was also a paddle board provided. Beautiful trip to the islands, the scenery and water are amazing.”

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Marseille: Sailboat Cruise with Lunch, Swim & Organic Wine - Sailing toward the Calanques or Côte Bleue
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Marseille: Sailboat Cruise with Lunch, Swim & Organic Wine

14.Sailboat Cruise with Lunch, Swim & Organic Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Spend a full day aboard Eleanor Mary, a small sailing yacht limited to 12 people. The crew chooses between the Calanques National Park and Côte Bleue according to sea and wind conditions, then serves a fresh vegetarian buffet, organic wine, and time for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. French and English are spoken.

“This boat was amazing! The lunch was really nice and our swim spots were great”

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Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island - Sailing past Antibes and the Lérins Islands
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Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island

15.Golf Juan: Sunset Sailing Cruise with aperitif at the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join skipper Valentin for a three-hour sunset sail from Juan-les-Pins, limited to nine people. Cruise past Antibes and the Lérins Islands, hear local stories, stop for swimming and snorkeling, and share local treats with wine before the sun sets over the sea.

“Such a beautiful moment with pink sky, crossing huge private yachts, enjoying hidden gems of les îles de Lerins, snorkeling and obviously an apéro composed of delicious local treats. The boat was very clean and spacious for 9 passengers”

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