Chateau d'if sailing cruise, Friuli creeks & swimming
In Marseille
From
£69
pp
3h 0 mins · 5.0 (7)
Board La Flâneuse, a traditional tartan (old local rigging), for sailing. Accompanied by your experienced captains, discover Marseille from the sea. Let yourself be carried away by sailing to the jewels of Marseille and the Friuli Islands (Calanques National Park).
You will sail around the Castle of If (famous after the novel The Count of Monte Cristo) and explore the coves of the Friuli Islands.On board you will have the pleasure of enjoying the comfort of La Flâneuse with its many ottomans and cousins made from the old sails of the boat.
During navigation, a break at anchor will be made in a cove. Guests can enjoy a coffee or a cold drink. You can taste the traditional Provencal lemon syrup: the PAC.
Swimming is possible during the outing. Masks and snorkels are available on board to explore the surroundings of the boat by snorkeling.
Free cancellation
What's included
- COFFEE_AND_TEA
Itinerary
- Take a close look at the yew castle and its imposing walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
- Discover the most beautiful coves of the Friuli Islands (Calanques National Park). Enjoy a swim from the boat in a cove and a coffee on board (1h 0min)
- Observe this small traditional fishing port from the sea
- Discover by the most famous and authentic sea the fishing ports of Marseille. Discover this place from a new perspective and admire the magnificent vaults of the viaduct that spans it.
- See the seaside and the Kennedy Corniche in a new light, where the most beautiful villas can only be seen from the sea
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Boarding takes place on the platforms located after the Mucem. Follow the Cosquer Cave then the MUCEM. The boat will be waiting for you on the docks between the MUCEM and the sea.
End point
Boarding takes place on the platforms located after the Mucem. Follow the Cosquer Cave then the MUCEM. The boat will be waiting for you on the docks between the MUCEM and the sea.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Les Barquettes
- Max group size
- 20 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en, fr
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 3 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.