Île Sainte-Marguerite Tours and Tickets

There are many different ways to experience Île Sainte-Marguerite, one of the Lérins Islands in the Bay of Cannes. Looking at traveler ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are your top options right now:

• Cruise / navigation in the islands DE Lerins

• Discover the Lérins Islands and the Bay of Cannes by Private Boat

• Private Boat Tour: Cannes Lerins Islands

• Private Boat Tour Cannes Lerins Islands

• Classic Yacht Sailing in Cannes 

There’s no island entrance fee for Île Sainte-Marguerite, but you need to consider the cost of your transport. Round-trip ferry crossings from Cannes to Île Sainte-Marguerite start around €18.50 for adults. For a more exclusive experience, cruises begin around US$90, while private boats cost from US$60.

Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite owes its infamy to the “Man in the Iron Mask,” a prisoner incarcerated there for about 11 years. His identity remained shrouded in mystery, even after his death, although there have long been rumors: some say he was the twin of King Louis XIV, others suggest a banished royal or an Italian diplomat.

Explore the historic prison cells and 17th-century chapel at Fort Royal, and check out its on-site Iron Mask Museum and the Museum of the Sea. Other activities on Île Sainte-Marguerite include snorkeling at the Underwater Eco-Museum, swimming, hiking, and admiring the island’s flora and fauna.

Île Sainte-Marguerite has plenty for a full day. However, if you plan well, you can also visit Île Sainte-Honorat—the smaller island is home to Lérins Abbey, a working monastery with 10th-century chapels and ruins. There’s no direct ferry between the islands, so you must return to Cannes first.

There are a couple of restaurants on the southeast coast of Île Sainte-Marguerite, close to the landing stage. These are open between April and October, and you need to book a table as they’re both popular. Alternatively, scout out a pebbley cove or a sandy bay and enjoy a picnic.