13 France Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

1.Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 638 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70Our pick

From Chango Diving in Nice, a certified instructor such as Chris or Benoit takes you by speedboat to Villefranche Bay for about an hour of swimming and snorkeling. You get a mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit when needed, and safety help in French or English.

“Ben was an amazing guide and so friendly! We had the best time and saw jellyfish, an octopus and lots of amazing fish! Would highly recommend😊”

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2.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Scandola & Piana Semi-Rigid Boat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 322 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend eight hours with Corsica Marittima cruising from Ajaccio or Porticcio to Scandola, Girolata, the Piana Calanques, and Capo Rosso. Guides such as Tom and Lisandre lead the trip in French or English, with two hours in Girolata and time for a swim in clear water.

“Wonderful trip, one of the most memorable ones! The nature is just so picturesque and breathtaking! Our guide (unfortunately forgot to ask his name) was also super caring and knowledgeable. This trip is a must if someone is planning to come to Corsica 😊 Thank you so much.”

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3.Cannes: Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · from $64

From Port du Béal, join a 12-person RIB boat for 90 minutes along the Esterel coast. Your French or English-speaking captain points out caves, coves, red rocks, Maison Lacoste, and the bubble-shaped villa, with time for a refreshing swim.

“A really nice boat trip, beautiful scenery, good vibes, and a refreshing swim in the cove. Thanks to Charly for his explanations throughout the trip.”

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4.Fréjus: Estérel Calanques Speedboat Tour + Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

From Port Fréjus, your captain guides a 150-minute speedboat trip along the Estérel coast. You will pass steep red rock formations, approach the calanques, stop for a swim, and enjoy a lively ride back. Captains named Gregory, Leo, and Valentin have led recent departures.

“Leo was fantastisch! Leuke kerel en met de speedboot was echt heerlijk!”

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5.From Porto: Piana Creeks and Scandola Semi-Rigid Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

From Porto, ride a semi-rigid boat into Piana’s coves and the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve. A French-speaking guide such as Dimitri or Captain Sanson explains the coast while the small boat reaches caves and sea-level viewpoints. Swimming and snorkeling depend on the weather.

“très intéressante, bien expliqué par le guide, pas trop bavard, mais comme il faut Timing impeccable - départ à l'heure, timing correct à Girolata, et retour dans les temps, le tout sans se presser et sans louper des vues intéressantes”

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6.From Porticcio: Speedboat Tour to Cupabia Beach with Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · 270 - 390 minutes · from $88

Join a French-speaking captain on a semi-rigid speedboat from Porticcio to Cupabia Beach. You will stop four times for swims near Plage d’Argent and other coves, enjoy Corsican charcuterie, cheese, and rosé, and have free time at Chez Francis.

“super capitaine Baptiste très beaux endroits pour plonger cadre idyllique charcuterie et fromage au top”

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7.Calvi: Guided speedboat tour to Scandola and Girolata

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

From Calvi, join Captain Mika and the Calvi Evasion crew for a six-hour guided speedboat trip to the UNESCO-listed Scandola Nature Reserve and Girolata. Expect close coastal views, local stories, free water, onboard toilets, and a lunch stop, but no swimming break.

“We had a wonderful day ! The captain was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we especially appreciated his deep knowledge of the territory and its history. It was fascinating to learn about the area while enjoying such breathtaking landscapes. We were also impressed by the way he respected the rules of the natural reserve and took the time to explain them to us, helping everyone understand how important it is to protect this unique environment. A great experience from start to finish!”

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8.Calvi: Guided speedboat tour to Scandola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

From Calvi, a bilingual local guide leads you by comfortable 48-seat boat to Scandola’s red rocks, sea caves, and protected coast. The trip takes four hours, including 90 minutes inside the reserve. You get shelter, an onboard toilet, free water, and close-up views, but no swimming stop.

“excellente journée pour découvrir toutes les beautées de la Corse excellente excursion en bateaux de plus très bon guide A faire absolument”

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9.Cargèse: Calanques of Piana Capo Rosso Semi-Rigid Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58Best value

Board a 12-seat semi-rigid boat in Cargèse for a 90-minute cruise past Umigna Tower, Arone Beach, Capo Rosso, and the Calanques of Piana. Your French or English guide takes you into narrow coves and caves, with sunset colors and a possible swimming stop. Yohan has guided some departures.

“Le transport en bateau semi-rigide nous a permis de s’approcher au plus près des côtes. Le skipper était sympathique et nous a donné de nombreuses explications. Très belle sortie”

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10.Cargèse:Scandola/Piana/Stop in Girolata Half-Day on RIB boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

From Cargèse, join a 12-seat RIB boat for four hours along Corsica’s west coast. Guide Yoann shares local stories as you see Omigna Tower, Capo Rosso caves, Scandola Reserve, Girolata, and the Calanques de Piana, with time for swimming.

“Excellent! Durant cette croisière vous verrez tous les petits coins de la côte :) Tient toutes ses promesses!”

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11.SYE Porquerolles: excursion semi-rigide découverte de l’île

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · from $87

From Hyères, ride the Seayou semi-rigid boat to Porquerolles with a French or English-speaking skipper. Hear island stories through audio equipment, enjoy port free time, then choose a guided visit, museum, treasure hunt, or escape game before returning by sea.

“Magnificent and unforgettable excursion. Marie is an exceptional captain with her perfect knowledge of the island of Porquerolles. Thank you, Marie, and see you soon, I hope. Evelyne”

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12.Palau or La Maddalena: southern Corsica 4-hour RIB tour of

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Join a skipper-led RIB tour from Palau or La Maddalena across the Strait of Bonifacio to southern Corsica. You will swim at Lavezzi and Piana, pause below Bonifacio’s cliffs, and use onboard snorkeling gear and a SUP. Skipper Giulio has earned praise for his sea knowledge and warm help.

“Le due mete sono fantastiche, mare cristallino e spiagge da sogno. Lo skipper Giulio è una guida fantastica, disponibile è un vero uomo di mare”

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13.Calvi: Private Speedboat Tour to Wild Beaches with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews Top rated

Meet your English or French-speaking skipper at Calvi port for a private two-hour ride on a 10-meter speedboat. Swim and snorkel for 30 minutes at Alga beach, search for a sea cave if conditions allow, then enjoy sparkling wine and sausage as the sun sets.

“Magnificent sea trip with the captain (Theo) of the golden boat. Thank you very much for everything and see you soon I hope... Best regards”

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