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Top 15 Boat Trips from Nice

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The Baie des Anges drops away fast, so the water is deep and clear within minutes of the port. These 15 boat trips run from a one-hour hop to Villefranche up to sunset cruises and speedboat runs to Monaco, with prices and what is served on board.

Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay - Where you meet, and how the hour actually feels

Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice - Baie des Anges, Hillside Villages, and the Riviera Look

Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour - The “Coastal Hits” Along the Route: Eze, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

3.Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Sail from Nice to Mala Cave for a swim, then explore colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer on a small group boat tour with bilingual guides.

“I spent a week in Nice doing excursions! This was a perfect 75 degree day and was my favorite thing to do! on an inflatable boat, on the water, seeing Villefrance- beach and town- my favorite day! loved it!”

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Nice: Coastline Boat Cruise to Monaco

Nice: Coastline Boat Cruise to Monaco - Price and value at about $85 per person

4.Coastline Boat Cruise to Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 464 reviews · from $85

Nice to Monaco by fast Black Tenders RIB cruise, passing Villefranche and Cap-Ferrat, with swim stops and captain-led Riviera views.

“the guide was super nice. a girl from our group got a panic attack and he kindly was looking after her. he was calm and after the situation he was making sure that she is okay. we took a speaker with us and played some music. all in all it was fun and beautiful. the locations are stunning.”

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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Coast Views: Quick Stop, Big Payoff

5.Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

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

Sunset boat tour from Nice near Cap de Nice with wine, Niçois snacks, and onboard talks, plus a swim and snorkel in Villefranche Bay.

“Leo was my favorite tour guide of all time; he knew all the history and had such good energy!! We had a great time!! strongly recommend this trip with him, his pizza was Vraiment Bonne!!”

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From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise - Villefranche Bay snorkeling: what you’ll actually see

6.French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

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

Snorkel and swim in Villefranche Bay from Nice on a 2-hour crew-led boat trip with gear, wetsuits, and great coastline views for $58.

“Great activity! Perfect amount of time in the water, small group, short ride to snorkel spot, and great captain. Highly recommend!”

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Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling - Cruising Nice to the Mala Caves stretch: time well used

Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise - The Cruise Experience on the Water: Beautiful Views, Real Sea Conditions

8.Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

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

Nice to Saint-Tropez by ferry with scenic Riviera cruising, easy self-guided time in town, and round-trip comfort for one set price.

“Great activity. Beautiful ship. Everything perfect. And the sightseeing experience is outstanding. The price is fair enough.”

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From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour - The Riviera Cruise Out of Nice Harbor (About 30 Minutes)

9.Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

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

Two hours from Nice on a small boat for Riviera views, calm bay swimming, and snorkel gear with chances to spot local sea life.

“Such a great day for the family! The staff were all extremely friendly and 2.5 hours was the perfect amount of time to spend on the boat. Felt completely safe the entire time and would recommend this activity to everyone!”

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

Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco - Stop 1, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Cap Ferrat’s Villa-Watching Cruise

Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche – sur – Mer

Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche - sur - Mer - Gear up with Chango Diving: what you get and how they teach it

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

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

Boat trip and snorkeling from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer, with gear, wetsuits, and small-group English guidance for about 2 hours.

“They were well equipped to kit everyone out for snorkeling. The area was small but had several different environments visible where you can see different sea life, even an octopus”

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Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling - Getting there: Port Lympia meeting point and fast boarding reality

From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling - Fast cruise from Nice past Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat

Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat - Place Massena to Old Nice, where Nice starts to feel like a story

14.Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $372

Private Nice bike and boat tour pairs a pedicab city loop with a private Riviera cruise, swim stops, and guided coastal views.

“The boat portion of the tour was my favorite. Mehdi was a great host. He was so accommodating to my 7 year old son who was scared to jump in the water and I am truly grateful (he jumped in a swam with him). The water was so peaceful and the views were gorgeous. This was definitely the highlight of our Nice trip!”

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Coastal boat tour from Villefranche-Sur-Mer to Monaco

Coastal boat tour from Villefranche-Sur-Mer to Monaco - Villefranche’s harbor to the open coast: what the first minutes feel like

15.Coastal boat tour from Villefranche-Sur-Mer to Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews

2-hour Côte d'Azur boat cruise from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco with bilingual sailor commentary, scenic harbors, and possible Port Hercule loop.

“This was an extremely good value trip on a beautiful boat. There was loads of space and places to either shade or sun and the views were fabulous. Lovely to see the places you miss when on land. The trip into Monaco port was great and the fast sail back exhilarating. Thank you to the trip hosts 😀”

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