Mediterranean Coastal Sightseeing Cruise from Nice

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Nice, France

Very popular!

10+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4

· Ann_B ·

May 2026

It is an’ 1 hour cruise that shows the beautiful coast and rich houses. There is a free glass of champagne if you wish to partake. Best to sit upstairs. There is an opportunity to go to the bow but must remain seated. The guide was friendly and funny.

· Susan_Y ·

Apr 2026

Really nice, clean boat and friendly, informative crew. Had a good time cruising around the bays taking in the sights. Definitely recommend this cruise - good value.

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Overview

See the glorious scenery along the Mediterranean coast from the water during a 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Nice. Board the ship at the Port of Nice and begin the tour in the Baie des Anges. Venture around the Cap de Nice to see the imposing Citadelle and myriad historic hamlets that dot the hilly landscape, as well as the lovely Promenade des Anglais along the beach in Nice. As you enjoy the unforgettable views, listen to commentary about the history of the French Riviera.

Explore the coastal waters of the Baie des Anges and the Rade de Villefranche-sur-Mer
Admire spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and shoreline
Discover ancient villages perched high on the hillsides
Listen to the fascinating onboard commentary and hear about the French Riviera's rich history and heritage

What's Included

Multilingual guide (English and French)

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Trans Côte d’Azur
Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice, France
Trans Cote d'Azur, Quai Lunel au Port de Nice. En face du 22 Quai Lunel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Points

Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice, France

Itinerary

Board your sightseeing boat at the Port of Nice for either a morning or afternoon tour.

Bask in the glowing Mediterranean sun while you glide down the coast of the French Riviera. Listen to informative on-board commentary about the history of this region as you gaze up at the little villages perched on hillsides overlooking the water. Watch the landscape rise from the beaches through hills and up to the mountains in the distance. Admire the luxurious villas with their magnificent sea views.

Cruise through the Rade de Villefranche-sur-Mer and around the Cap de Nice. Venture back toward the shore to see the fortress of the Citadelle. Turn around in the bay for the return trip along Cap Ferrat and into the Baie des Anges. Watch people stroll along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.

Your boat returns to the Port of Nice after about an hour's time on the water.

Promenade des Anglais (Pass By)

Villefranche-sur-Mer (Pass By)

St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please arrive at Quai Lunel to exchange your voucher for a tickets 30 minutes before departure.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Shawn_L

Another stellar outing. Great tour of the coast with excellent information about what we were seeing. A very worthwhile hour of touring in this paradise. Highly recommended.

Reviews

4.4

based on 914 reviews

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Great short one hour...

John_M, May 2026

Great short one hour cruise spotless boat. Drinks and food are cash only. Highly recommend it gives you ideas for some walking trips after.

Awesome experience

Ann_B, May 2026

Sunny Times on the sea

Anne_M, Apr 2026

Lovely wee hour on the sea, nice and spacious , met some friendly people from Ireland, last day, pleasant

Excellent view of the Nice coast

Shawn_L, Apr 2026

Another stellar outing. Great tour of the coast with excellent information about what we were seeing. A very worthwhile hour of touring in this paradise. Highly recommended.

Good cruise

Susan_Y, Apr 2026

Really nice, clean boat and friendly, informative crew. Had a good time cruising around the bays taking in the sights. Definitely recommend this cruise - good value.

This was exactly what I...

Christine_A, Apr 2026

This was exactly what I wanted/needed. I didn’t know how I would feel waking up my first day in Nice so I thought easing into the day with a boat tour would be perfect…. And it was!

Fab!! Was a gorgeous trip...

samarakravitz, Apr 2026

Fab!! Was a gorgeous trip on the water and well organized. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Nice!

Perfect One Hour Cruise!

Michelle_W, Apr 2026

What a great time on this cruise! Beautiful scenery and great crew made this so enjoyable. 1 hour was perfect for our itinerary and the sparkling rose was a nice touch! Living our best life in Nice!

Spectacular Cruise!

Rebecca_S, Apr 2026

The Charlotte and the captain/speaker were excellent it was a spectacular cruise! We highly recoomend!

Coastal Ferry cruise around Villefranche sur Mer and the Promenade de Englais.

Ronda_F, Mar 2026

The views are absolutely stunning!! This a must when visiting Nice! A ferry coastal cruise on the Mediterranean Sea is a great way to see parts of the Riviera from the water.

Fun experience!

Amanda_G, Mar 2026

The boat was beautiful, clean and we really enjoyed our time! The staff on board provided great information and had a great sense of humor too.

Pretty views

Kathy_M, Mar 2026

A relaxing way to enjoy the water. Great for some downtime in a busy schedule. Not a must thing to do butvenjoyable

Drinks where extremely...

Ian_P, Mar 2026

Drinks where extremely expensive on board the boat, The trip wasn’t worth the money, sounded better on the description than the trip actually was, all we did was to go to a small bay round the corner and told us where some famous people lived.

Great Sightseeing Cruise

MarcJS, Nov 2025

Outstanding cruise that was informative and interesting. We saw all the important points of interest as well as a few hidden gems.

Cancelled because of wind but we weren't notified

Connie_K, Oct 2025

It was cancelled because of orange wind warning. I was never notified that it was cancelled. We called and found out there were two bookings. I haven't received a refund.

Informative and pleasurable

Jane_R, Oct 2025

Easy to book online. Very informative with beautiful views. Suitable for all ages. Opportunity to enjoy a drink on board and a convenistop to take pictures.

What a wonderful experience!

Fabio_B, Oct 2025

ship is leaving 10 minutes earlier, you need to be there 30 minutes before official departure and get a printed voucher to get on the boat.. beautiful sightseeing trip with the "Charlotte" (boat) and very kind and friendly crew! It was absolutely stunning! seats are very comfortable and the view even from the inside is very clear!

Lovely little cruise

Caroline_S, Oct 2025

Lovely afternoon boat ride along the Nice coast. Great crew, great stories and beautiful views. A very enjoyable experience.

Very nice tour of the...

Tabari_D, Oct 2025

Very nice tour of the beautiful Nice coastline. Definitely recommend for a relaxing outing while in Nice.

Rosita with the rose

bethany_k, Oct 2025

What a great crew what a great trip the views are everything thank you captain and junior for the great experience

Prosecco plus cruising

Isabel_T, Oct 2025

This cruise was a nice ending to a week in Nice, we took the train to Villefranche, the cruise takes you into the bay of Villefranche and it was amazing to see the yachts, the boats, the beautiful buildings, the beautiful mansions, you hear history, very entertaining, very relaxed, a must do!!! Great price

Information was good...

Cindy_J, Oct 2025

Information was good about sightseeing. It was orderly and the guide spoke in both French and English. Although, I did have trouble hearing him so I only wish he would have spoken up.

Cruise boat one hr

jacqui_w, Oct 2025

Great time and nice views of the bay and coast around Nice. Highly recommend. A new boat and very well- organized. Great views of the port and yachts.

Nice experience that did...

Janne_G, Oct 2025

Nice experience that did not take too much out of your day. All information is in English and French.

This tour was a wonderful...

Christy_S, Oct 2025

This tour was a wonderful way to see the area around Nice. The speaker provided great information/details about the area and included not only history but also some 'scoops' (like the celebrity homes in the area). Lucky for us, the weather was beautiful and the winds calm on the day we were there.

Nice Mediterranean Cruise

Chantriss_T, Sept 2025

Very nice experience. Ticket office was easy to locate, the crew was super friendly, and the ride was a proper length of time.

Fun short ride on the...

Patricia_M, Sept 2025

Fun short ride on the Mediterranean Sea to the French Riviera for a great price. An hour is all you need

Fantastic trip!! ...

Elena_A, Sept 2025

Fantastic trip!! Highly recommend, the view is stunning!! The boat is clean. The staff is knowledgeable!!

Highly recommend

Marisa_B, Sept 2025

Very enjoyable trip, clean and tidy boat. Polite crew that worked very hard to attend to all the passengers, serve drinks and give a commentary on the scenery. Their customers service was just as great on the 5pm ferry as it was on the 9am trip, despite the hard work and the heat. The ticket office staff were knowledgeable and we ended up booking a second trip for later in the week. Our first trip was the 1 hour cruise, we booked it for our first morning to help us get to know the area. It was more than enough time and gave us several ideas for things to do. Take cash for the bar and we recommend sitting downstairs on the open deck at the back, for the best views. Good value too.

Good value for your money.

Brenda_R, Sept 2025

It was very enjoyable ,even though the commentator couldn't stop coughing. Personally I would have loved to do a longer trip but didn't have the time.