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Coast cruises, snorkel trips, the Monaco ferry and private boats

Nice tours by boat take you out of the old port and east along the Riviera, to Villefranche bay, the villas of the capes, the Mala cave and Monaco. Every card shows what your fare buys, a seat, a shared boat or the whole boat, so you choose the day at sea that suits you.

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From $33An hour on the water

45 minNice to Monaco by ferry

Up to 4 hOn a boat of your own

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Nice Boat Tours › Tours & Tickets 2026 Updated: 2026-09-26

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Top Nice Boat Tours for 2026

The best Nice boat tour is the one that matches your day: a swim, a day ashore or a boat of your own. Pick yours from these three.

Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★ 4.9 (661 reviews · 2 hours)

Shared boat, max 12Port Lympia tram stop, NiceSwim stopNobody goes ashore

Meet in front of the Port Lympia tram stop for two hours on a shared RIB of up to 12, with 45 minutes to swim and snorkel at the Mala cave. Masks, snorkels and a life jacket are in the fare, and a guide talks you along the coast of the cape and Villefranche Bay on the way back. There is no shade or toilet on board, so bring a towel, water and a hat. This Nice boat tour suits swimmers aged 5 to 75.

Depart from Port Lympia
Mala cave, Èze: 45-minute swim and snorkel
The Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat coast
Villefranche Bay
Back to the Port of Nice

From $74 per person

Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

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Nice to Monaco Round-Trip Ferry Tickets

★★★★★ 4.7 (1,001 reviews · 1 day)

A seat on a scheduled boatQuai Lunel, Port of NiceNo swim stopA free day in Monaco

Board at Quai Lunel at 09:30 and step ashore in Monaco at 10:15, with nearly seven hours to spend as you like before the 17:00 boat back. The fare is a return seat on a scheduled public boat, about 45 minutes out along the coast and an hour home. It sails on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until 31 October 2026, so plan your Nice to Monaco day around those dates. Food, a guide and anything you do in Monaco are yours to arrange.

Board at Quai Lunel, Nice, 09:30
Arrive in Monaco at 10:15
A free day in Monaco
Leave Monaco at 17:00, back in Nice at 18:00

From $61 per person

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Nice: Exclusive Tour - Outstanding Solar Boats - Pro Captain

★★★★★ 5.0 (405 reviews · 1 hour)

The whole boat is yoursBeaulieu-sur-Mer marinaSwims on 2 hours or more

Glide out of Beaulieu-sur-Mer marina on a solar-powered electric boat that carries only your party, with a professional captain who shapes the route to your wishes and the weather. The one-hour fare is priced per person and has no swim stop, while the 2, 3 and 4-hour options anchor off a beach. You can take a turn at the helm under the captain's eye, and a ladder, noodles and summer snorkels are on board. There is no toilet, and food, drinks and towels are not included.

From $86 per person

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Best Guides

Nice boat guided tours here carry a live guide or a skipper who knows the coast, with commentary in French and English on the 1-hour cruise, so you know which cape you are passing.

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Every boat trip here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead, and each card prints the fare, what it buys and any fee paid on board beside the price.

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Experience of a Lifetime

Swim off a cape in clear water, watch the sun go down over the Baie des Anges with a glass of wine, or step ashore in Monaco for the day.

FREE CANCELLATION up to 24 hours ahead on every boat trip here, so a rough sea never costs you the fare.

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Private Boat Tours in Nice

Private boat tours in Nice give your party the whole boat, from the Port of Nice or from harbours along the coast. Some are priced per person and some per group, and several charters add a fee paid on board, printed beside each price.

French Riviera Private Boat Trip

★★★★★ 5.0 (143 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes)

The whole boat is yoursPort Silva Maris, below ÈzeSwim stop

Step aboard a traditional French boat at Port Silva Maris, below Èze, for two and a half hours with only your own party. The route runs from the Cap-d'Ail coast to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Villefranche-sur-Mer and the Nice seafront, with swims in quiet coves on the way. Pastries, fruit and local snacks come with rosé, soft drinks, towels and sunscreen. Budget for €300 in local fees paid on site, on top of the per-person fare you book.

From $341 per person plus €300 local fees, paid on site

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Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat

★★★★★ 5.0 (42 reviews · 4 hours)

The whole boat is yoursQuai Lunel, Port of NiceSwim stop

Four hours on a boat reserved for your group of up to five leave from the dock at 30 Quai Lunel, in front of the Safran restaurant. The plan gives an hour to Villefranche-sur-Mer, an hour off the cape, half an hour at Beaulieu-sur-Mer and an hour along the Nice coastline. A bottle of wine, water, snorkel gear and a parasol for shade are on board. Brunch is not part of the fare, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

From $987 per group (up to 5)

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Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco

★★★★★ 5.0 (140 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes)

The whole boat is yoursSaint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat harbourSwim stop

Check in at the marina on the cape, in front of the tourist office, for two and a half hours on a day-cruiser with shade, a shower and a toilet. Brunch, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are served while you cruise the cape and anchor off the beach at Èze-sur-Mer and below the Mala coastal path. Snorkels, a summer seascooter, towels and noodles are on board too. A €300 captain and fuel fee is paid at check-in on board, on top of the per-person fare.

From $464 per person plus €300 captain and fuel, paid on board

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Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Menton

★★★★★ 4.9 (55 reviews · 4 hours)

The whole boat is yoursQuai Lunel, Port of NiceSwim stop

Go down the stairs at 25 Quai Lunel, in front of La Madrina restaurant, or board at Villefranche-sur-Mer's Port de la Santé, for up to four hours with your group of up to four. The route stops at Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Èze, Cap-d'Ail and Monaco, then gives an hour to Villefranche-sur-Mer on the way home to Nice. The skipper's fee and the fuel are already in the fare, with snorkel gear and alcoholic drinks on board. Snacks and meals are not, so bring what you want to eat.

From $987 per group (up to 4)

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Private Boat Tour in the Sun of Nice, St Jean Cap Ferrât

★★★★★ 5.0 (8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours)

The whole boat is yoursSaint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat harbourSwim stop

Your guide-captain meets you on the quay of the cape's harbour, beside the Maison Tralala shop, for three to four hours along Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Èze. You stop 40 minutes at Cap-d'Ail and spend two hours around the cape, with a paddleboard, bathing buoys, a restroom and a bottle of rosé or prosecco on board. The skipper's €150 and €150 for diesel are paid on site in cash, since cards are not taken. A pickup from the Port of Nice adds €100, and towels are €10 each.

From $220 per person plus €150 skipper and €150 fuel, paid on site, no cards

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Private Boat Tour A unique French Riviera experience Nice/Monaco

★★★★★ 4.9 (38 reviews · 3 hours)

The whole boat is yoursPort Silva Maris, below Èze

Walk down past the gate at Port Silva Maris, off Avenue de la Liberté in Èze, to a boat kept for your group alone for three hours. The route runs past Èze and Cap-d'Ail, then past the cape and Villefranche-sur-Mer before the return to the harbour. Snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks, towels and sunscreen are in the fare. Local fees of €300 per booking come on top, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

From $348 per person plus €300 local fees per booking

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Boat Tours from Nice to Monaco

Boat tours from Nice to Monaco either land you for the day or show you the harbour from the water. Check the chips before you book: only the scheduled ferry puts you ashore.

Ferry from Nice to Monaco

★★★★☆ 4.5 (288 reviews · 1 day)

A seat on a scheduled boatQuai Lunel, Port of NiceNo swim stopA free day in Monaco

Exchange your voucher at the desk on Quai Lunel 30 minutes before sailing, then ride about 45 minutes along the coast to a free day in Monaco. The boat carries up to 200 people and takes strollers, though it is not wheelchair accessible. It runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until 31 October 2026, and the return sails at a set time. No guide, food or drinks come with this Nice to Monaco seat, so plan lunch ashore.

From $67 per person

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Nice to Monaco Speedboat Tour: Coast, Mala Cave & Swimming

★★★★★ 4.6 (719 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes)

Shared boatPontoon G04, Port of NiceSwim stopNobody goes ashore

Straddle a saddle seat on a fast RIB from pontoon G04 in the Port of Nice for two and a half hours along the coast to Monaco and back. You pass Villefranche-sur-Mer, the cape and Èze, stop for a swim in a cove when the sea allows, and see Monaco's harbour from the water. Nobody goes ashore, and snorkel gear is not supplied, so bring a mask if you want one. The ride is not suitable for children under 4, pregnancy or back problems.

From $85 per person

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French Riviera Boat Tours from Nice

French Riviera boat tours from Nice share the boat with other travellers, from an hour's cruise to a morning with a swim at anchor. Most stop to swim, and the chips say which.

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Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★ 4.6 (3,642 reviews · 1 hour)

A seat on a scheduled boatQuai Lunel, Port of NiceNo swim stop

Take the lowest fare on the water: a one-hour Nice boat tour from Quai Lunel with live commentary in French and English. The boat rounds the headland to the villas of the cape and Villefranche bay, then comes home along the city's own bay. It sails at 11:00 and 15:00 every day except Monday until 1 November 2026. Food and drinks are not included, and there is no swim stop, so it suits your first easy hour at sea.

From $33 per person

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From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★ 4.6 (687 reviews · 2 hours)

Shared boatPoseidon dive centre, NiceSwim stopNobody goes ashore

Snorkelers get about an hour and a half in the water off the cape, after a 30-minute cruise along the Nice coastline. You board a wooden boat at the diving centre office in the Port of Nice, and snorkel gear comes with a wetsuit when the water calls for one. The crew supervises from the boat, but no guide swims with you and no life jackets are provided. You must be 12 or older and able to swim unassisted.

From $56 per person

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

★★★★★ 4.8 (284 reviews · 3 hours)

Shared boat, max 12Port Lympia tram stop, NiceSwim stop45 minutes ashore in Villefranche

Three hours on a RIB of up to 12 from the Port Lympia tram stop take in a short pause at Mala beach, 45 minutes swimming at Paloma beach and 45 minutes ashore in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Snorkel gear, a life jacket and music on board are in the fare, with all fees and taxes. Bring your own towel and water, since neither is supplied. The time ashore suits you if you want to walk the waterfront of Villefranche as well as swim on a Nice boat day.

From $87 per person

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Nice: Morning Discovery Tour | Côte d'Azur Coastline

★★★★★ 4.7 (49 reviews · 3 hours)

Shared boatQuai Amiral Infernet, NiceSwim stopNobody goes ashore

Climb aboard a maxi-catamaran at 9:20 on the pontoon below Quai Amiral Infernet for a three-hour morning that has you back in port at 12:30. The crew gives a live commentary along the Nice seafront, Villefranche bay, the cape and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Half an hour at anchor brings paddleboards, masks and snorkels, and a planter's punch aperitif and soft drinks are included. It suits a Nice morning that ends in time for lunch ashore.

From $84 per person

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Magical catamaran cruise tour in Cannes! Stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling

★★★★★ 4.9 (357 reviews · 3 hours)

Shared boat, max 12Leaves from CannesSwim stop

Sail from the wooden jetty at 106 Boulevard Eugène Gazagnaire in Cannes, not from Nice, on a catamaran that takes 12 guests at most. After a crossing of the Bay of Cannes, it anchors by the islands offshore for a long stop with paddleboards and snorkels. You may bring your own alcoholic drinks, while fuel, insurance, music and the crew are covered. Getting to Cannes is up to you, so allow time to reach the jetty.

From $125 per person

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Nice Sunset Boat Tours

Nice sunset boat tours anchor in Villefranche Bay for a drink and a swim as the light goes. Their calendars differ, so check your date on each card.

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Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks

★★★★★ 4.9 (687 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes)

Shared boat, max 12Port Lympia tram stop, NiceSwim stopNobody goes ashore

Watch the sun go down off the Cap de Nice from a RIB of up to 12 that leaves the Port Lympia tram stop. On the way, the boat anchors in Villefranche Bay for wine, local snacks and a swim with a mask and snorkel. The trip runs two hours from May to September and 90 minutes in April and October, with the last sailing on 30 October 2026. This Nice sunset boat tour gives you a life jacket and a guide on board.

From $62 per person

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Nice: The Sunset | Villefranche-sur-Mer

★★★★★ 4.6 (357 reviews · 2 hours)

Shared boatQuai Amiral Infernet, NiceSwim stopNobody goes ashore

Evenings on the maxi-catamaran start on the pontoon below Quai Amiral Infernet and spend about an hour at anchor in Villefranche Bay as the sun sets. You can paddleboard or snorkel, or stay on deck with a planter's punch, and soft drinks and water come from fountains on board. In September the sailing runs from 18:30 to 20:30, and the printed timetable stops on 5 October 2026. Check the date you want before you plan a Nice evening around it.

From $84 per person

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Boat Trips from Nice to Saint-Tropez

Boat trips from Nice to Saint-Tropez are a long day out: a scheduled boat along the coast, or a coach day that crosses the bay by boat. Both give you hours ashore.

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

★★★★☆ 4.5 (1,639 reviews · 10 hours)

A seat on a scheduled boatQuai Lunel, Port of NiceNo swim stopHours ashore in Saint-Tropez

Collect your seat at the yellow-awning desk on Quai Lunel for a 09:00 departure, two and a half hours along the coast to Saint-Tropez. You have from 11:30 to 16:30 ashore, and the boat has you back in Nice at 19:00. The regular timetable ends on 20 October 2026, with extra street-sale sailings on 23, 24 and 25 October that leave at 08:15. The fare covers the round trip only, so this boat tour from Nice to St Tropez leaves your day ashore to you.

From $112 per person

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From Nice: Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud Full-Day Tour

★★★★★ 4.6 (368 reviews · 10 hours)

Coach day, one bay crossingHotel pickup in NiceSwim stopHours ashore in Saint-Tropez

Hotel pickup in Nice starts a 10-hour day by road with a driver-guide, and the only boat is the crossing from Sainte-Maxime across the bay to Saint-Tropez. Free time in the port is followed by the canals of Port Grimaud and a stop to swim at a beach. The drive home runs past the Esterel massif. Food, drinks and tips are extra, and you should pick it for the towns rather than the sea.

From $158 per person

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The coast

About Nice by Boat

Nice sits on the Baie des Anges, with the Promenade des Anglais along its shore and the old port tucked behind the hill at its eastern end. From the water you see what the coast road hides: the headland beyond the port, Villefranche bay, the wooded capes and the cliffs towards Monaco. Join us on the boat trips that show it, from an hour's cruise out of the port to a day ashore in Monaco. We bring together the boat tours in Nice France worth your morning, with the fare and the quay on every card.

The Coast the Boats Show You

Heading east, the boats round the headland into Villefranche bay, pass the villas of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and run on past Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Èze to Cap-d'Ail, where Plage Mala lies below the cliffs. The Monaco trips go as far as Port Hercule, while a catamaran from Cannes anchors by the Lérins Islands instead.

Quays, Fares and Fees

Most boats leave the Port of Nice, from Quai Lunel, the tram stop at Port Lympia or the pontoon below Quai Amiral Infernet; the charters also sail from Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Port Silva Maris below Èze. There is no gate and no entry fee: what you pay for is the boat. Several charters add a fee paid on board, printed beside the price.

When the Boats Sail

The season closes in stages. The 1-hour cruise runs to 1 November 2026, the Monaco ferry to 31 October and the sunset RIB to 30 October, while the regular Saint-Tropez timetable ends on 20 October, with extra sailings from 23 to 25 October. Book the trip you want most early in your stay, since a rough sea can move a sailing.

A seafront of pastel buildings above a pebble beach, seen from a boat

A white passenger boat passing a wooded cape on deep blue water

Monaco's towers and harbours along the coast, seen from above

What you will see

Named Highlights of the Nice Coast

What a morning or an evening on the water holds, from the city's own bay to the islands off Cannes.

The city from the seaThe 1-hour cruise comes home along the Baie des Anges, so you see the whole of the Promenade des Anglais from the water.
A bay to anchor inVillefranche bay is where the sunset boats drop anchor for a drink and a swim, and the half-day RIB lands you there for 45 minutes.
A cape of villasMost routes east pass the villas and pines of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild keeps its gardens above the sea.
A cave at water levelThe Mala cave opens in the cliffs at Cap-d'Ail, by Plage Mala, and the snorkel RIBs stop there for 45 minutes in the water.
Monaco's harbourPort Hercule is Monaco's deep-water port; the day ferry gives you a free day in Monaco, while the speedboat sees the harbour only from the water.
Islands off CannesThe catamaran from Cannes anchors by the Lérins Islands, where monks have lived since AD 410, for a swim and a paddle.

Plan your visit

Everything You Need Before You Go

Getting to the quayWhat it costsWhen to goA day in Saint-Tropez

Most boats leave the Port of Nice, from quays a few minutes apart. Tram line 2 runs from the airport to its Port Lympia terminus, where the snorkel and sunset RIBs meet; the scheduled boats board at Quai Lunel and the catamaran below Quai Amiral Infernet. Be there 15 minutes early for a RIB, and 30 minutes early to exchange a ferry voucher.

Map of the quays and harbours

There is no entry fee on the sea: the fare is the boat. Seats run from $33 for the 1-hour cruise to $61-$67 for the Monaco ferry, and a place on a shared boat costs $56 to $125. Charters run from $86 a person to $987 for a group, and several add a fee paid on board.

Fares, quays and fees

July and August bring the most sailings, with a boat to Saint-Tropez every day but Monday. From October the timetables thin out: the Saint-Tropez boat sails on Tuesdays and Saturdays to 20 October, the Monaco ferry stops on 31 October and the 1-hour cruise on 1 November.

Best time to visit

The scheduled boat leaves the port at 09:00, gives you from 11:30 to 16:30 ashore and has you back at 19:00. The coach day instead drives to Sainte-Maxime and crosses the bay by boat. The market in Place des Lices runs on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.

Nice to Saint-Tropez by boat

Straight answer

Do You Need a Tour for a Nice Boat Trip?

Not always. The 1-hour coast cruise and the day ferry to Monaco are public, scheduled boats run by Trans Côte d'Azur from its desk on Quai Lunel, and the operator publishes its own fares in euros: €23.50 for the hour and €49.50 return to Monaco for an adult. It does not publish the desk's opening hours, so a seat bought on the day is never certain.

Nice boat tickets bought ahead hold your seat, and Nice boat ticket prices here are the fares on each card: from $33 for the hour, $61 to $67 for Monaco and $112 for the Saint-Tropez boat. What a tour adds is what a scheduled boat cannot: a swim stop, a boat of about twelve with a guide, or the whole boat for your party. Make your Nice boat booking for the day you want; a Nice boat reservation on every trip here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead. The desk fares and how far ahead to book are set out in booking a boat trip in Nice.

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Which one is me

Choosing the Right Boat for You

Start from what you want out of the day, a swim, a landing, a boat to yourself or the sunset, and the right trip follows.

An hour on the water

The 1-hour cruise from the port costs from $33 and sails at 11:00 and 15:00, daily except Mondays; every shared French Riviera boat tour from Nice is set side by side.

A swim and a snorkel

The two-hour trip with a swim at the cave gives you 45 minutes in the water from $74, masks and snorkels included.

A day in Monaco

The scheduled day boat lands you for nearly seven hours; every boat tour from Nice to Monaco shows which ones land.

A boat of your own

The silent solar boat from Beaulieu starts at $86 a person with no fee on board; each private boat tour Nice charter prints its fee beside the fare.

The evening light

The sunset RIB anchors in Villefranche Bay with wine from $62; pick your Nice sunset boat tour by the date you have.

A long day west

The scheduled boat gives you five hours in Saint-Tropez; the boat tour from Nice to St Tropez page sets it beside the coach day.

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Which Nice Boat Tour Is Right for You?

Every Nice boat tour gathered here, most reviewed first. Read what the fare buys and where you board before the price: a seat, a shared boat and a whole boat are different days.

Tour	Rating	What the fare buys	Boards at	Swim	Fare	Best for
Nice: 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay	4.6 (3,642)	A seat on a scheduled boat	Quai Lunel, Port of Nice	No swim stop	From $33 per person	First-timers who want an hour at sea for the lowest fare	Book
From Nice: Round-Trip Transportation to Saint Tropez by Boat	4.5 (1,639)	A seat on a scheduled boat	Quai Lunel, Port of Nice	No swim stop	From $112 per person	Day-trippers who want five hours in Saint-Tropez	Book
Nice to Monaco Round-Trip Ferry Tickets	4.7 (1,001)	A seat on a scheduled boat	Quai Lunel, Port of Nice	No swim stop	From $61 per person	Visitors who want a whole day in Monaco	Book
Nice to Monaco Speedboat Tour: Coast, Mala Cave & Swimming	4.6 (719)	Shared boat	Pontoon G04, Port of Nice	Swim stop	From $85 per person	Thrill-seekers who want Monaco's harbour from the water	Book
Nice: Sunset Boat Tour with Wine and Local Snacks	4.9 (687)	Shared boat, max 12	Port Lympia tram stop, Nice	Swim stop	From $62 per person	Couples who want wine and a swim at sunset	Book
From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise	4.6 (687)	Shared boat	Poseidon dive centre, Nice	Swim stop	From $56 per person	Strong swimmers aged 12 and up who want a long snorkel	Book
Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling	4.9 (661)	Shared boat, max 12	Port Lympia tram stop, Nice	Swim stop	From $74 per person	Swimmers who want 45 minutes at a sea cave	Book
Nice: Exclusive Tour - Outstanding Solar Boats - Pro Captain	5.0 (405)	The whole boat is yours	Beaulieu-sur-Mer marina	Swims on 2 hours or more	From $86 per person	Couples or families who want a quiet boat to themselves	Book
From Nice: Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud Full-Day Tour	4.6 (368)	Coach day, one bay crossing	Hotel pickup in Nice	Swim stop	From $158 per person	Travellers who prefer a coach day with a guide	Book
Magical catamaran cruise tour in Cannes! Stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling	4.9 (357)	Shared boat, max 12	Leaves from Cannes	Swim stop	From $125 per person	Visitors staying in Cannes who want to paddleboard	Book
Nice: The Sunset \| Villefranche-sur-Mer	4.6 (357)	Shared boat	Quai Amiral Infernet, Nice	Swim stop	From $84 per person	Friends who want paddleboards at sunset before 5 October	Book
Ferry from Nice to Monaco	4.5 (288)	A seat on a scheduled boat	Quai Lunel, Port of Nice	No swim stop	From $67 per person	Families with a stroller heading to Monaco for the day	Book
Half Day Guided Boat tour to Mala caves with stop in Villefranche	4.8 (284)	Shared boat, max 12	Port Lympia tram stop, Nice	Swim stop	From $87 per person	Swimmers who want time ashore in Villefranche too	Book
French Riviera Private Boat Trip	5.0 (143)	The whole boat is yours	Port Silva Maris, below Èze	Swim stop	From $341 per person plus €300 local fees, paid on site	Parties who want swims, rosé and snacks on their own boat	Book
Private Luxury Boat Tour on an Exclusive Day-Cruiser Nice/Monaco	5.0 (140)	The whole boat is yours	Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat harbour	Swim stop	From $464 per person plus €300 captain and fuel, paid on board	Couples who want brunch on a day-cruiser with a toilet	Book
Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Menton	4.9 (55)	The whole boat is yours	Quai Lunel, Port of Nice	Swim stop	From $987 per group (up to 4)	Groups of up to four who want no fee on board	Book
Nice: Morning Discovery Tour \| Côte d'Azur Coastline	4.7 (49)	Shared boat	Quai Amiral Infernet, Nice	Swim stop	From $84 per person	Families who want a morning swim and paddleboards	Book
Private Boat Tour Nice, Villefranche, St Jean Cap Ferrat	5.0 (42)	The whole boat is yours	Quai Lunel, Port of Nice	Swim stop	From $987 per group (up to 5)	Groups of up to five who want four hours	Book
Private Boat Tour A unique French Riviera experience Nice/Monaco	4.9 (38)	The whole boat is yours	Port Silva Maris, below Èze	Not stated	From $348 per person plus €300 local fees per booking	Parties staying near Èze who want three hours afloat	Book
Private Boat Tour in the Sun of Nice, St Jean Cap Ferrât	5.0 (8)	The whole boat is yours	Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat harbour	Swim stop	From $220 per person plus €150 skipper and €150 fuel, paid on site, no cards	Parties on the cape who can pay the fees in cash	Book

A funny guide full of facts, music on board and views worth every cent.Kasia · Mala cave RIB from Nice

A day trip to Monaco that beat the train or the bus, with the coast all the way and a pleasant crew.Marta · Nice to Monaco day ferry

The quiet solar boat suited the three of them. Three hours of coast and three swims in the sea.Ellen · Private solar boat from Beaulieu

What to expect

How a Nice Boat Trip Runs

Choose what you buy

A seat, a shared boat or the whole boat: the first chip on each card says which.

Find your quay

The second chip names where you board, and the Port of Nice has several quays.

Arrive early

Allow 15 minutes for a RIB and 30 to exchange a ferry voucher.

Pack for the swim

Bring swimwear and a towel: most shared boats do not supply one.

Carry euros for fees

Charters with a fee on board take it on site, and one takes no cards.

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Nice Boat Tours Reviews

Travellers' own words about the snorkel RIBs, the day ferries, the charters and the sunset boats, with the stars each gave, four-star mornings included, because they help you choose.

★★★★★

Mala cave and Villefranche RIB from Nice

A good way to see this part of France, with clear water all the way. The guide was friendly, funny and knew the coast.

Max M. · Solo · September 2026

★★★★★

Private day-cruiser on the cape

A group of friends, with towels and floats for the swim and cold drinks on board. Lunch was a generous spread, and the villas along the way were pointed out.

Elizabeth V. · Friends · August 2026

★★★★★

Private boat from the Port of Nice

Good commentary, snacks and rosé. The boat was a touch small for a windy day, so they got a little wet on the crossing.

Eric L. · Couples · July 2026

★★★★★

Private boat from Nice towards Monaco

It was too bumpy to reach Monaco, so the captain offered Villefranche bay instead. The afternoon became yachts, wine and a swim, and one of the highlights of the trip.

John H. · Family · June 2026

★★★★★

Nice to Monaco day ferry

A good way to see the coast from the water. It was a little choppy, but the captain took the boat further out to keep everyone comfortable.

Sara P. · Couples · August 2026

★★★★★

Speedboat from Nice past Monaco

A way to see stretches of coast and buildings you never see from the train. The swim stop was a bay of clear water.

Charlie · United Kingdom · July 2026

★★★★☆

Morning catamaran from Nice

The English commentary was read from a sheet and hard to follow. It did not spoil the morning, which was very good.

Karen · United Kingdom · July 2025

★★★★★

Nice sunset RIB

A friendly guide with facts on the way to the swim stop. Then good wine, home-made focaccia, the swim and the sunset.

Nicole · Australia · September 2026

★★★★★

Sunset catamaran from Nice

A friendly, funny crew, and the views at their best as the sun set over Villefranche. Paddleboards, noodles and snorkel kits were ready for everyone.

Hania · United Arab Emirates · August 2026

★★★★★

Nice to Saint-Tropez day boat

Smooth sailing on a spotless boat with a bar and plenty of toilets. There was a decent amount of time in Saint-Tropez.

Jennifer · United Kingdom · September 2026

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of boat tour leave from Nice?

Three kinds. You can buy a seat on a scheduled Trans Côte d'Azur boat: the 1-hour coast cruise, or the day boats to Monaco and Saint-Tropez. You can book a place on a shared RIB or catamaran that stops to swim, some capped at 12. Or you can charter the whole boat.

How much does a boat tour in Nice cost?

From $33 a person for the 1-hour cruise. Shared swim and sunset trips run from $56 to $125 a person. Private boats start at $86 a person for an hour on a solar boat and reach $987 a group for four hours, and some add a fee paid on board.

Where do the boats leave from?

Most leave the Port of Nice, from four different quays: Quai Lunel for Trans Côte d'Azur, the Port Lympia tram stop for Nissa Croisières, the pontoon below Quai Amiral Infernet for AMC Cape Grace and pontoon G04 for the Monaco speedboat. Some charters leave Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Port Silva Maris below Èze. Check the quay on your booking before you set off.

Can I take a boat from Nice to Monaco?

Yes. Trans Côte d'Azur's day boat sails on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until 31 October 2026. It leaves Quai Lunel at 09:30, reaches Monaco at 10:15 and sails back at 17:00, which gives you nearly seven hours ashore.

Does the speedboat to Monaco let you go ashore?

No. The speedboat sees Monaco's harbour from the water and turns back to Nice; going ashore is excluded unless arranged in advance, with port taxes. For a day in Monaco, take the Trans Côte d'Azur boat instead.

Is there a boat to Saint-Tropez?

Yes, Trans Côte d'Azur's day boat: 09:00 from Quai Lunel, about 2.5 hours each way and five hours ashore. Its regular timetable ends on 20 October 2026, with Tuesday and Saturday sailings only in October. Three extra boats for the Saint-Tropez street sale leave at 08:15 on 23, 24 and 25 October.

What does a private boat tour in Nice cost in the end?

Read the exclusions as well as the fare. Several charters add a fee you pay on board: €300, or €150 for the skipper and €150 for fuel. One states that the skipper and fuel are already in the fare, and every card here prints any fee beside the price.

Which boat trips include a swim stop?

The shared RIBs and catamarans stop to swim, and so do most charters. The Trans Côte d'Azur boats do not: the 1-hour cruise and the day boats are sightseeing and transport. The 1-hour solar boat anchors to swim only on its 2-hour-plus options.

Do I need to be able to swim?

On the Poseidon snorkel boat, yes: you must swim unassisted, and no life jackets are provided. On the Nissa Croisières RIBs, non-swimmers may come but stay on board, because swimming there is unsupervised.

Are the boat trips suitable for children?

It depends on the boat. Nissa Croisières takes no children under 5 and the Poseidon boat no one under 12. The Trans Côte d'Azur boats and the charters take families, and the Monaco ferry is stroller accessible.

Is there a sunset boat tour in Nice?

Yes. Nissa Croisières runs a 12-seat RIB with wine and snacks until 30 October, 1 hour 30 in October. AMC Cape Grace's catamaran prints a sunset timetable only to 5 October, so check a later date with the operator before you plan on it.

What happens if the sea is rough?

The operator decides on the day. Nissa Croisières postpones or cancels with a refund in bad weather, and Trans Côte d'Azur cancels a crossing only when the boat cannot sail. A charter captain may change the route to a calmer bay instead.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. Every trip listed here refunds in full if you cancel at least 24 hours before it starts. A late arrival or a missed boat is not refunded.

How early should I arrive?

Thirty minutes before sailing at the Trans Côte d'Azur desk on Quai Lunel, to exchange your voucher. Fifteen minutes for Nissa Croisières, which refuses late arrivals, and ten for boarding AMC Cape Grace's catamaran.

Is “skip-the-line” a thing on the boats?

No. There is no queue to skip on a boat: a booking guarantees your place. Trans Côte d'Azur still asks you to exchange the voucher at its desk before you board.

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Photographs

Nice Coast Gallery

Painted houses crowding a harbour front, small boats at the quay

A sea cave opening at water level in pale limestone cliffs

A motorboat over clear water and dark seagrass, seen from above

A shoal of small fish over seagrass in clear water

A catamaran under sail on a calm evening sea

An orange sunset over dark hills, seen from the sea

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Beyond the boat

Beyond the Boat Trip

More ways to fill the rest of your day in Nice, set out with the rest in things to do in Nice from the water.

The hill above the port

Castle Hill rises between the port and the old town; climb it for the view back over the bay you just sailed.

The old town's lanes

Vieux Nice lies on the far side of the hill from the port, so a morning boat and an afternoon in its lanes fit into one day.

A cliff path at Cap-d'Ail

The coastal path runs 3.6 km from Plage Mala to Plage Marquet, past panels on the plants and old millstone quarries, and its gates close when wind or a rough sea makes it unsafe.

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Nice Boat Travel Guides and Advice

Planning

How to Take a Boat Trip in Nice: Quays, Fares and What to Know (2026)

Which quay, how early to arrive, what a seat, a shared boat or a charter buys, the fees some charters add on board, and what to bring.

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The coast

The Coast from Nice to Monaco, Bay by Bay

The bay of Villefranche, the capes, the cliffs above the Mala cave and Monaco's harbour: what you see from the water, in the order you pass it.

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The coast

Surprising Facts About the Coast You See from a Nice Boat

Boats that run on the sun, a cliff path with gates that shut in a storm, monks on an island off Cannes, and Monaco's one deep-water harbour.

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Where it is

Visitor Information for Nice Boat Trips

Port of Nice (Port Lympia)
The old port at the eastern end of the Baie des Anges; most boats board on its quays

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Name

The Trans Côte d'Azur ticket desk, under the yellow awning, for the 1-hour cruise and the day boats to Monaco and Saint-Tropez.

Address

Quai Lunel, Port of Nice, 06300 Nice. Phone +33 4 92 00 42 30.

Hours

The desk's opening hours are not published. The 1-hour cruise sails at 11:00 and 15:00, daily except Mondays, until 1 November 2026; every other boat's time is shown when you book.

Getting there

Tram line 2 runs from the airport to the port, and every quay and harbour is on the Nice boat tours map.

Book Your Nice Boat Tour

Choose what you want the fare to buy, then pick your date. Seats start at $33 a person, you book at the fare shown on each card, and every boat trip here refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead.

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