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Marseille: Calanques Cruise with Lunch

1. Marseille: Calanques Cruise with Lunch

Sail along the coast of the Calanques National Park, one of the most remarkable natural sites in France, on-board a maxi-catamaran. Discover the rocky coastline that stretches for 20 km along the Mediterranean between La Madrague and the town of Cassis, passing through Les Goudes and Callelongue. Travel to the heart of this natural heritage and discover the Calanques of Marseille Calanques National Park, or the Calanques of the Côte Bleue, or the Frioul Archipelago. During the cruise, admire the wonderful landscape of the Calanques National Park while sunbathing on the boat and swimming in heavenly coves.. Enjoy lunch, consisting of a plancha, various side dishes and a dessert. In winter, the menu is different and may include fish and other seafood.. Boarding is at 11:00 AM and return to port is at 4:00 PM. Several itineraries are possible: the Calanques National Park on the maxi catamaran, the Calanques of the Côte Bleue, and the Frioul Archipelago on the small catamarans.

From Marseille: Half-Day Sailing Trip in Frioul Calanques

2. From Marseille: Half-Day Sailing Trip in Frioul Calanques

Join a half-day sailing excursion from Marseilles to a calanque in the Frioul Islands. Learn the basics from the skipper, go for a swim, snorkel, and take in views of the impressive scenery and cove rock formations before you return to the mainland. Sail towards the islands of Frioul where you can admire the many stunning coves and the coast of Marseilles. Make the most of the opportunity to take a refreshing swim, go snorkeling and admire the seabed, or simply relax on board. Your state-qualified skipper will teach you the basics of sailing and be able to give the more experienced seafarers some tips. Return to land after a relaxing afternoon seeing some of the best coastal scenery that the south of France has to offer.

Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

3. Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

Board the boat at Vieux-Port, in front of Marseille’s city hall. Sail past Château d’If and admire a perfect view of Notre-Dame de la Garde on your way to the Bay of Marseille. Hear about the area's history and local culture from the crew on board. Anchor in a nice secluded cove within the Frioul archipelago, and go swimming in the crystal clear waters. Climb back on board to enjoy a light dinner buffet made from organic, seasonal local produce. Enjoy two glasses of rosé with your meal. After dinner, relax on board and admire the sunset with music playing in the background. You will then start heading back to the Vieux-Port.

Calanques Cassis Hike: Port-Miou, Port-Pin & En-Vau

4. Calanques Cassis Hike: Port-Miou, Port-Pin & En-Vau

Embark on a 6 km hike departing from Cassis. Cross the creeks of Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and one of the most famous, En-Vau. Discover sensational landscapes as you trek along the crystalline waters that meander like fjords. Start by exploring the 1400m long Calanque of Port-Miou that houses a marina and conceals a rich heritage. Learn about a former site of exploitation of a limestone quarry and an underground river. Along the coast, continue until you reach the cove of Port-Pin, marking the entrance to Marseille. Discover a winding cove home to a pretty pebble cove with turquoise waters which you can, if you wish, swim in its waters during a break. Start to gain a little altitude, which will gradually take you up to 90m above sea level, to the En-Vau belvedere, revealing its beach in reverse, low and buried between the high cliffs.

Calanques National Park: E-Mountain Bike with Virtual Guide

5. Calanques National Park: E-Mountain Bike with Virtual Guide

Deposit by credit card mandatory. After a welcome and a presentation of the equipment, your host will make you suggestions for courses adapted to your level and your desires. You will have a solution for 4 people. Thanks to the navigation on the application, you will not be able to get lost and you will discover the secret and majestic corners of the Calanques Natinal Park! You must be experienced and have no fear on rocky paths, Even if there are easier routes, you can even choose to stay on the road! You can choose to visit the creeks by very little frequented tracks, and take the time to admire exceptional points of view. Also, discover Cap Canaille, one of the highest maritime cliffs in Europe, to overlook the whole region! This experience is sporty but you will be assisted by the powerful engine of our e-bikes.

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

6. From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

Step away from the city of Marseille and dive deep into the wilderness with a guided hike through the Calanques National Park. Make your way through verdant trees and bushes, reaching the rocky coastline with deep blue waters. Admire the famous coves, swim, and enjoy a lunch break. Begin your journey with a leisurely trek in the company of your guide. Walk through pine woods and rosemary bushes, and come across an impressive cove. Take in the Frioul and Riou archipelagos, and the highest sea cliff in Europe, the Falaises Soubeyrannes. Take short breaks to learn about the exceptional flora and fauna of the national park and hear how its landscape is connected to Marseille's history. Arrive at the beach for the chance to swim in the crystalline waters of the Calanque and taste a picnic lunch before the walk back. It is a 4 and half to 5 hour trip in the Calanques divided in several step, 30 minutes in transport to get to the National Park, 2 hour of walking in the Calanques, you have 1 hour and half to take your lunch break then you have 1 hour of swimming and the last hour is your return to the drop off point. If possible please, try to book this activity before 24 hours from the start.

Cassis: Calanques National Park Standup Paddleboarding Tour

7. Cassis: Calanques National Park Standup Paddleboarding Tour

Departing from Cassis, we will start by crossing the calanque and the wild port of Port-Miou. Its name comes from the Latin "Portus Melhor" meaning best port. Indeed, set in the hollow of the cliffs, its waters are naturally sheltered and calm, which will allow us to start gently! We will follow the coast of the Calanques, to the calanque of Port-Pin to make a stopover there, and sail above its transparent waters. Finally, we will sail to the calanque of En-Vau, thus taking advantage of a break to possibly swim, explore the seabed and meet the marine fauna and flora. Along the way, we will discover the rich heritage offered by the Calanques National Park and its unique geology, strewn with pines clinging to the limestone rock. Come ride!

La Ciotat: Calanques National Park Guided Kayak Tour

8. La Ciotat: Calanques National Park Guided Kayak Tour

Visit the Calanques National Park and spend the day kayaking. Follow your guide as you explore the national park by the water and discover its unique heritage. Your guide will take you through the creeks of La Ciotat, Cap Canaille, L'Ile-Verte, Figuerolles, and Mugel depending of the weather. As you kayak through Calanques National Park, you’ll learn about the protected environment. You’ll have the chance to see the breathtaking views of the park all while participating in a sporting activity that is suitable for all.

Marseille: Calanques Sailing Day with Lunch

9. Marseille: Calanques Sailing Day with Lunch

Welcome aboard an authentic sailboat ! Take your swimsuit, we will take care of everything else : Our sailing crew will show you the most secrets corners of the Calanques of Sormiou, Morgiou or Sugiton. We will take time in paradise to enjoy pure bliss : a fresh lunch made by our Chef, good wine, snorkeling and swimming in turquoise sea... Passengers must wear suitable clothing : tennis shoes or boat shoes, confortable clothes, hat or cap, sunscreen and sunglasses.

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Eco Boat Cruise

10. From Marseille: Calanques National Park Eco Boat Cruise

Start your boat tour from Marseille's old port. Cruise south in a quiet hybrid-electric boat across the beautiful Bay of Marseille. Learn about the city's history and its main monuments on your way to the national park. Arrive at the gates of Calanques, la Baie des Singes (Monkeys Bay). Follow the scenic passage between Maïre Island and the Croisette Cap. Start your boat trip along Calanques's 20-kilometer (12-mile) stretch of coastline, between the village of Les Goudes and the town of Cassis. Admire the majestic scenery, from the limestone cliffs overlooking untouched inlets to the tiny fishing ports dotted with little cabanons (traditional Provençal cabins). During the boat tour, enjoy free to swim and explore the underwater world, as well as rest and have a pleasant lunch onboard. See why Calanques got its name from the Provençal word, "calanco", for a valley carved by a river before reaching the sea and discover the park's caves. See the paleolithic Cosquer Cave, the Blue Grotto, and the Capelan Cave. Spot the numerous fossils encrusted in the limestone.  Learn about how the fossils were formed one hundred million years ago with the accumulation of sediment in the seabed and then pushed up during the Tertiary Period, when the Alps took shape. Look at how erosion has accentuated rocky rifts and given birth to the rugged landscape you see today.

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What people are saying about Calanques National Park

Fantastic experience! We had a smaller group led by our wonderful guide Pierre. The tour was super fun, Pierre was engaging, friendly and very enthusiastic with telling us about Marseille’s history and landmarks whenever we stopped to look at things. The cycling wasn’t really challenging at all! There are some steep uphills but you barely feel it with the bicycle’s assisted pedalling. Marseille has dedicated bicycle paths, but take note you’ll be cycling quite close to traffic sometimes. We saw parts of Marseille that we never would have on our own if we hadn’t booked this tour, easily the best part of our trip. Absolutely recommend booking this for anyone visiting Marseille, beautiful city!

Great experience! The ride is fairly slow and the e-bikes help a lot so it’s not intense exercise - but is a great way to explore beautiful scenery and get to know the calanques. The host shared some good information and there were several points to stop and enjoy the view. The ride through the pine forest was wonderful as was the vista at the top of the calanque sormiou. Definitely one to try when in Marseille!

Absolutely brilliant tour, not to be missed. Very interesting to hear about how Marseille, came to be a tourist destination. Practical and comfortable way to see Aix-en-Provence and Cassis. Decent amount of free time dedicated to exploring both towns on your own, with good suggestions of things to see.

Such a great cruise. The Captain and assistant were more than friendly! Food and beverages were served all day. The Get Your Guide description said it did not include alcoholic beverages, but we had several wine options available. Do. This. Trip. It was so fun and relaxing! 5 Stars all the way!

We were picked up at our hotel by our guide/driver Roman, and he was excellent.