The 15 Best Boat Trips & Cruises from Nice

1-Hour Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Villefranche-sur-Mer Tours

Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

/ August 4, 2026

1.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,747 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

1-hour cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay, with bilingual narration and standout views of Promenade des Anglais and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat villas.

“We enjoyed this tour. The boat was nice and the sights were very good. The staff was engaging and knowledgeable.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Saint-Tropez Day Trips, Tour Reviews

From Nice: Round-Trip Transportation to Saint Tropez by Boat

/ August 4, 2026

2.Round-Trip Transportation to Saint Tropez by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,245 reviews · 10 hours · from $115

Boat round-trip from Nice to Saint-Tropez with fast sailing, Riviera views, and time to explore Place des Lices, the Citadelle, and more.

“The ferry boat is so pretty, luxurious and comfortable. I enjoyed my trip a lot. The crews were also kind and nice and lively.”

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Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

/ August 4, 2026

3.Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

1-hour English-guided boat cruise from Nice showing Promenade des Anglais, Villefranche bay, Cap Ferrat and Cap de Nice.

“Great way to see the French Riviera from the water. Lots of historical information. Pleasant boat ride.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours, Villefranche-sur-Mer Tours

Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

/ August 4, 2026

4.Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 531 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Speedboat from Nice to Mala Caves and Villefranche for snorkeling and a town break, with bilingual guides and coastal views in 3 hours.

“Great experience! We had a lovely day, the stop at cave was great, lovely swim in a clear water. The way back was also great, Jean Baptiste has a great knowledge of the area and has a fun way of showing the spots! Highly recommend.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, French Riviera Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

/ August 4, 2026

5.Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 473 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Two hours from Nice to Mala Cave for a small-group RIB ride, included snorkeling gear, and scenic coast stops at Èze and Villefranche.

“Amazing experience! Thanks to our caption Leo who is great and friendly, he explained the sights to us and he had many excellent recommendations about the places we saw. He was also helpful and knowledgeable when we went to the swimming spot. I highly recommend it, it was so fun and exciting to see the sights from the boat, have a chill time seeing Eze, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Mala cave, Cap d’ail, etc. This boat trip was an excellent highlight of our time in Côte d’Azur. Book it and you won’t regret it!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

/ August 4, 2026

6.Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Sunset cruise from Nice with wine, homemade Niçois snacks, and snorkeling in calm Villefranche Bay near Cap de Nice.

“Honestly it was such a fun experience- a bit bumpy (to be expected on a RHIB though) but the stop over at ville-franche was lovely and relaxing (drinking and swimming) and a relaxed trip back. Thank you so much Paul, the additions along the initial tour were informative!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, French Riviera Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

7.French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

2-hour snorkeling cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay near St Jean Cap Ferrat, with gear, crew, and clear-water swimming time.

“My family truly enjoyed the trip, the boat crew looked after us really well. They were very professional, made sure a swimming kit was the correct size for me and the kids, They stopped the boat when we spotted the dolphins. They spoke English and Spanish and I think it’s a really good sign of customer service.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Saint-Tropez Day Trips, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

8.Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 320 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Ferry day trip from Nice to St-Tropez with scenic Riviera crossings, brief stops in Cannes or St Marguerite, and free time in town.

“Great experience! Welcoming and friendly staff, comfortable boat. Great views of French Riviera from the sea”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Sailing, Tour Reviews, Villefranche-sur-Mer Tours

Nice : Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Villefranche Bay

/ August 4, 2026

9.Sunset at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

2-hour sunset sailing on a French maxi catamaran from Nice to Villefranche Bay, with apéro, drinks, and a calm water stop.

“The water was very warm to swim in. They don’t over crowd the boat. I thought quite expensive for 2 hours but was a lovely atmosphere”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Villefranche-sur-Mer Tours

Half Day Guided Boat tour to Mala caves with stop in Villefranche

/ August 4, 2026

10.Half Day Guided Boat tour to Mala caves with stop in Villefranche

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Half-day boat from Nice to Mala caves with a swim stop, then a short stroll in Villefranche-sur-Mer on a small-group tour.

“We wanted the arvo but they were booked out so got the morning which was prefect. Means you beat the heat as there is no shade on the boat. The water was crystal clear - you could see the bottom. Loved every moment. A great way to see the cost and learn about the history from our captain. Fully recommend the experience. The swim was just awesome.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours, Villefranche-sur-Mer Tours

From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

/ August 4, 2026

11.Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

2-hour boat cruise from Nice to Villefranche Bay, with snorkel gear and time to swim in calm shallow water.

“Beautiful experience. Would do it again. The setting is breathtaking and the actual snorkelling was fun. I saw lots of fish in the water and enjoyed a swim too. Loved it.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Monaco & Monte-Carlo Day Trips, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, VIP

Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser – Nice/Monaco

/ August 4, 2026

12.Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser – Nice/Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $604Top rated

Private luxury boat cruise from Nice to Cap Ferrat, Eze-sur-Mer, and La Mala Plage, with snorkeling stops, wine, and seaside caves.

“Gorgeous morning with Nichola - he was a lovely host, boat was spotless and so comfortable, lunch was delish. Highly recommend, definitely a highlight of our week on the Riviera. So fun to see the beautiful coast from a different perspective.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Villefranche-sur-Mer Tours

Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche – sur – Mer

/ August 4, 2026

13.Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche – sur – Mer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Snorkel in Villefranche-sur-Mer on a round-trip boat from Nice, with gear provided and English guidance for about 2 hours.

“Great guide and wonderful advice experience! Highly recommend!! Totally worth it to see the wildlife!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Monaco & Monte-Carlo Day Trips, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

/ August 4, 2026

14.Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Small-group Monaco and Mala Caves boat trip from Nice with snorkeling time, guided sightseeing, and classic French Riviera views in 3 hours.

“I loved how our guide explained some of the history behind what we were seeing. We had a great time on the boat and swimming.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Tours, Tour Reviews

Nice : Afternoon at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Cap Ferrat

/ August 4, 2026

15.Afternoon at sea on a Maxi Catamaran – Cap Ferrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

4 hours on a French-built maxi catamaran from Nice, with anchor time at Villefranche or Cap Ferrat and an all-inclusive aperitif.

“like the tour was trying to pinch pennies. the women's toilet, for example, had feminine supplies. juice karma still and sparkling water, as well as sodas and Juice, were on tap the entire time, and light orderves or served while we were in port. crew was friendly and efficient.”

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