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Cut loose from the Riviera crowds and cross to the Lérins Islands on a private six-hour boat trip from Golfe-Juan. Swim, snorkel, paddle and explore Sainte-Marguerite or Saint-Honorat with a bilingual skipper who knows the best anchorages.
Cut loose from the Riviera crowds and cross to the Lérins Islands on a private six-hour boat trip from Golfe-Juan. Swim, snorkel, paddle and explore Sainte-Marguerite or Saint-Honorat with a bilingual skipper who knows the best anchorages.
The boat slips free of Golfe-Juan as the harbor murmurs behind you; the skipper eases the throttle and the coastline opens, terraces of sunlit villas rolling away toward Antibes. The Mediterranean pulls at the hull like an impatient guide, pointing toward the low, rocky silhouettes of the Lérins Islands where pine-scrubbed shores and clear-water coves wait.
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Operated by Riviera Boating · Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The boat slips free of Golfe-Juan as the harbor murmurs behind you; the skipper eases the throttle and the coastline opens, terraces of sunlit villas rolling away toward Antibes. The Mediterranean pulls at the hull like an impatient guide, pointing toward the low, rocky silhouettes of the Lérins Islands where pine-scrubbed shores and clear-water coves wait.
These islands wear history plainly: Sainte-Marguerite’s Fort Royal, once a fortress and famously linked to the Man in the Iron Mask, and Saint-Honorat’s life-rooted abbey, whose monks have tended vineyards and olive groves for centuries. Geologically the isles are compact limestone outcrops, shaped by wave-cut cliffs and shallow shelfs, and their waters shelter seagrass meadows that sustain small reefs and fish—the reason snorkels reveal a micro-world as lively as the coastline above.
Culture here is slow: afternoons are for swimming, a short stroll on Saint-Honorat to sample monastic calm, and learning local anecdotes from a skipper who’s sailed these lanes since childhood. The route can swing toward Cap d’Antibes on calmer days, giving a contrasting panorama of billionaire villas and sheltered bays.
Practicalities are straightforward. Tours run about six hours, accommodate up to five guests plus skipper, and include snorkeling gear and a paddleboard. A skipper fee (typically €200) is paid onboard. Expect sun, wind, and salt; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, a light wind layer, and basic swimming comfort. Check messages from your skipper before departure for exact meeting details and weather-based adjustments.
Most departures meet at the Golfe-Juan marina; your skipper will confirm the exact berth and time shortly before departure.
Yes—snorkeling equipment and a paddleboard are included so you can explore clear anchorages off the islands.
Yes—stops ashore to stroll the abbey grounds or visit the island vineyard are available and included in the standard itinerary when weather permits.
The tour is family-friendly, but non-swimmers should use provided flotation and remain cautious around open water; let the operator know any special needs when booking.
Riviera Boating operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips free of Golfe-Juan as the harbor murmurs behind you; the skipper eases the throttle and the coastline opens, terraces of sunlit villas rolling away toward Antibes. The Mediterranean pulls at the hull like an impatient guide, pointing toward the low, rocky silhouettes of the Lérins Islands where pine-scrubbed shores and clear-water coves wait.
The boat slips free of Golfe-Juan as the harbor murmurs behind you; the skipper eases the throttle and the coastline opens, terraces of sunlit villas rolling away toward Antibes. The Mediterranean pulls at the hull like an impatient guide, pointing toward the low, rocky silhouettes of the Lérins Islands where pine-scrubbed shores and clear-water coves wait.
These islands wear history plainly: Sainte-Marguerite’s Fort Royal, once a fortress and famously linked to the Man in the Iron Mask, and Saint-Honorat’s life-rooted abbey, whose monks have tended vineyards and olive groves for centuries. Geologically the isles are compact limestone outcrops, shaped by wave-cut cliffs and shallow shelfs, and their waters shelter seagrass meadows that sustain small reefs and fish—the reason snorkels reveal a micro-world as lively as the coastline above.
Culture here is slow: afternoons are for swimming, a short stroll on Saint-Honorat to sample monastic calm, and learning local anecdotes from a skipper who’s sailed these lanes since childhood. The route can swing toward Cap d’Antibes on calmer days, giving a contrasting panorama of billionaire villas and sheltered bays.
Practicalities are straightforward. Tours run about six hours, accommodate up to five guests plus skipper, and include snorkeling gear and a paddleboard. A skipper fee (typically €200) is paid onboard. Expect sun, wind, and salt; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, a light wind layer, and basic swimming comfort. Check messages from your skipper before departure for exact meeting details and weather-based adjustments.