14 Marseille Sailing Tours Worth Casting Off For

1.Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Evening sailboat trip to the Calanques du Frioul with buffet and organic wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94

Join ECO-CALANQUES for a 210-minute evening sail from Marseille’s Old Port to a quiet Frioul cove. You’ll enjoy a vegetarian buffet from La Casa Consolat, organic seasonal food, Provençal rosé, swimming, snorkeling, music, and sunset views. Departures are at 6 p.m. in spring and fall, and 7 p.m. in summer.

“La croisière était très sympa ! L’équipage à bord a été super agréable et les différents plats / boissons proposés étaient délicieux ! À recommander !”

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7.Château d’If and Frioul Calanques Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours aboard La Flâneuse, a traditional Marseille tartane, with captains including Mathieu guiding you past Château d’If, Frioul, the Calanques, and Vallon des Auffes. Settle onto cushions made from old sails, stop in a cove for coffee or PAC lemon syrup, and swim or snorkel if weather and water conditions suit.

“Mathieu and his assistant captaining the boat (Ocelot ?) were both great. We had a great sunny day in October with just the tight amount of wind to enjoy a real sailing adventure. It was too cold to swim, but the bay where we stopped was very pretty.”

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8.Day sailing in the heart of the Calanques with organic lunch and wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $153

Spend a full day aboard a sailboat with Captain Thibault and crew, leaving Marseille’s Old Port for Château d’If, Frioul, Riou, and the Calanques. You’ll get coffee and fruit juice, help with sailing if conditions allow, two possible swim stops, snorkel gear, a seasonal vegetarian buffet, and chilled Provence rosé.

“Personale di bordo gentile ed educato, accoglienza top, cibo buono, posti e soste effettuate molto belle. Super consigliato”

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9.Sailing cruise in the calanques, lunch and wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $159Top rated

Spend seven hours aboard La Flâneuse, a traditional Provençal sailing boat, with captains Mathieu and his crew. You may reach Sormiou, Morgiou, and Sugiton, or sail toward Frioul or the Côte Bleue if conditions change. Swim, snorkel, eat a local buffet, and enjoy organic or natural wine made within 200 kilometers of Marseille.

“Great day out. Sea conditions meant we were unable to visit les Calanques but we had an excellent day with lunch, wine and swimming in the Frioul archipelago. The crew were fantastic and looked after us exceptionally well. Would definitely recommend”

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10.Afternoon sailing trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Best value

Spend three hours aboard Le Don du Vent, a 24-meter, two-masted sailing yacht. Meet the crew at pier 2 by Marseille City Hall, then enjoy traditional sailing, harbor views, drinks, and a sweet snack while seeing the Palais du Pharo, Fort Saint-Jean, La Bonne-Mère, and possibly the Frioul Islands from offshore.

“Très bien accueillit ! On a pu participer lors de la mise en place du voile (la corde). C'était super intéressant et très reposant ! Encore merci”

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11.Sunset Sailing, Buffet, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3h 30m · from $112

Spend 3.5 hours aboard La Flaneuse with English and French-speaking skippers, cruising past Château d’If, Vallon des Auffes, Malmousque, and the Frioul Islands. You’ll enjoy wine, soft drinks, fresh fruit, mezze, focaccia, sandwiches, and a sunset in the Calanques National Park. A swim stop may be possible, weather permitting.

“Un très bon moment, détente, régal des yeux et des papilles. Un équipage passionnant et passionné par le nautisme et au petit soin pour leurs hôtes. Je recommande cette activité ! Merci pour l’accueil.”

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12.Morning Sailboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $76

Join a qualified French- or English-speaking instructor aboard a JOD35 sailboat from Marseille’s Florence Arthaud nautical base. You’ll practice steering, sail changes, tacking, and gybing while cruising toward the Frioul Archipelago. Kio, an experienced skipper, may let you take the helm. Bring warm layers, water, closed shoes, and swim gear.

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13.Half-day sailing + snorkeling in the Calanques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $94

Join the crew aboard Bruine Beer at Marseille’s Old Port for a 3 to 4 hour sailing trip toward the Frioul Calanques or Côte Bleue. You can help with sailing maneuvers, swim in a sheltered cove, snorkel with provided gear, or relax on deck. Morning coffee and afternoon juice are included.

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14.Sunset Sailboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Spend 150 minutes sailing from Marseille toward the Frioul Archipelago as the evening light warms the cliffs, coves, and city skyline. Your English- or French-speaking skipper, including Julien on recent outings, may let you help with the helm and sailing maneuvers. Bring your own drink, snack, swimsuit, towel, and water bottle.

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