Top 6 Island Hopping Sailing Trips in France

1.Catamaran trip with snorkeling at the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 471 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend four hours sailing from Piantarella with a skipper such as Patrick, François, or Silva. Visit the Lavezzi and Cavallo areas, stop twice to swim, snorkel, or paddleboard, and adjust the balance of sailing and water time to the day’s weather.

“It was a great experience. Our skipper was very friendly and passionate about teaching the basics of sailing to anyone interested. The lavezzi islands are amazing..”

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2.Catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands at sunset with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

You’ll sail from Piantarella Beach, or Bonifacio in low season, to the Lavezzi Islands aboard a comfortable catamaran. The crew may visit Cavallo or Ratino, explain basic sailing, and stop for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding as the sun sets. François has been praised for his humor and clear explanations.

“Bonjour, la balade a été annulé par l’organisateur, en raison des conditions météorologiques nous proposant de décaler, étant notre dernier jour en corse je demande un remboursement. Et depuis samedi plus de nouvelles… pas très professionnel.”

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3.Set sail for the Château d’If and the Frioul Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $69Best value

Join a Marseille-born guide for a three-hour boat trip from Mucem to Vallon des Auffes, Degaby Island, Château d’If, and Frioul. You’ll have 90 minutes to walk, eat, or swim, with masks and paddles provided. French and English guiding is available.

“Amazing tour with a friendly guide. Great opportunity to explore and swim - good use of the time available. Fun ride back to shore! Would recommend for anyone who prefers a relaxed, hassle free experience and smaller groups.”

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4.Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 3h 30m · from $100

Sail from Antibes toward Île Sainte-Marguerite with a skipper such as Valentin or Joseph, hear the story of Fort Royal, then swim, snorkel, and use the paddleboard near the island. This 210-minute trip carries up to nine people and includes equipment, music, and onboard restrooms.

“We took a halfday-trip that was really great. Valentino is a friendly and good guide and we sailed to two spots which were perfect for snorkeling and to embarque the island. I would really recommend this trip, a true highlight for our entire family.”

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5.Yacht catamaran trip to the Lavezzi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 8 hours · from $188

Sail with Nicolas and Bénédicte from Corsica toward Lavezzi or Cavallo Island, depending on the weather. This eight-hour outing includes a table-served meal, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, paddle use, and plenty of shade and sun space aboard a Bali 4.6 catamaran limited to 22 people.

“Journée incroyable avec Nicolas et Bénédicte. Activité très familiale. Au delà de nos attentes. C’était super !”

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6.Catamaran Cruise to the Sanguinaires Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Spend four hours on a small, comfortable catamaran in the Gulf of Ajaccio, with views toward the Sanguinaires Islands, a swim stop, and a fresh salad meal. The crew speaks English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Routes and meeting points can vary, so check the day’s plan before departure.

“bonjour, pas pu assister à cette croisière car plus d'une heure et demi pour se garer, demande de remboursement partiel fait par mail et aucune réponse ! très déçu de cela !”

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