Guided kayak excursion in creeks
Recommended by 90% of travelers
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Marseille, France
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a new perspective on coastal Marseille—and get up close and personal with its famous limestone calanques—on this half-day kayaking tour. With the Help of a Certified Guide, plus all necessary equipment, getting out on the water is made easy, even for beginners. After your safety briefing, set off for an active trip into nature, and admire views that few other visitors get to see.
- Enjoy a different way to explore Marseille’s calanques on this kayak tour
- Kayaks, lifejackets, dry bags and more are all provided for your convenience
- Benefit from your Guide’s support and instruction along the way
- This tour is a great choice for active and outdoorsy travelers
What's Included
- Life jacket, paddle, dry bag, sea kayak
- State-certified guide
- Water, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, closed shoes (compulsory), sunscreen.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- SUD KAYAK (Canoë Kayak : Excursions particuliers/asso/groupes/EVG/EVJF/entreprises) / ESTAQUE MARSEILLE175 port de la lave, 13016 Marseille, France
By bus, it is line number 35, bus stop "ESTAQUE RIAUX". By train, you can leave from the "Marseille Saint Charles" station in the direction of the "Estaque" station. Once there, use your GPS we are easy to find!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for people with contraindications to the practice of nautical activities
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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
Bryjanna_B
We had such a great time on this excursion. We were in port only for a day with our cruise and this was such a nice adventure. The kayaking is definitely more of a workout than we anticipated haha but it was worth it. Our guide Jordan was awesome~ friendly, personable and very knowledgeable about the area and took us to some amazing sites. I’d most definitely recommend this to folks visiting Marseille. It takes you off the beaten path and gives you a unique experience with great memories. Just remember sunscreen and a hat!
Reviews
4.6
based on 104 reviews
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Mara_W, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Jordan, our guide! He was very fun and inclusive! We had beautiful weather and the water was very calm, making our kayaking very smooth. We saw beautiful views and Jordan had some very fun pieces of information about the coast as we went along. We made our way to a secluded alcove and had the chance to get out of our kayaks and into the water to swim, and even got the opportunity to cliff jump! A very fun excursion and I would recommend to anyone visiting Marseille!!
Chelsee_C, Jul 2026
Jordan was an excellent guide for this trip! He was very kind and answered any questions we had along the trip. We had all levels of experience in our group and he made sure everyone felt included. He made sure to talk with each group a bit to get to know them. The kayaking was great! It was a bit tiring on the way back if you were not used to kayaking in open water, but totally doable. I definitely recommend!
Chris_P, Jul 2026
Make sure to bring sunscreen! And your mask & snorkel there is a nice spot to swim and cliff jump.
Tour guide was really informative and nice.
Heather_K, Jul 2026
You need close toe shoes. The current was stronger than I expected but the guide was patient and it was a2 person kayak so it was manageable. We saw sea life of never seen before and found beautiful sea glass. The guide also pointed out some local history as well as geology. He was really great
Maria_N, Jul 2026
I got scammed, i arrived there was no one, no sign of any KAYAKS, nothing, followed the meet up instructions perfectly…. it was my birthday
TanyaP, Jun 2026
Helps if you’ve done this before. Is brutal for first timers. Our guide Matthew was very patient with us. We were behind thru-out the entire time and he kept an eye out for us. Not sure if I’ll do it again but my daughter and I have no regrets. Awesome experience and would recommend.
Delsie_M, Jun 2026
Loved the kayaking tour! We were able to enjoy a comfortable pace, the use of a dry bag,, go swimming on a pebble beach…. Our guide was great, took photos for us, explained some of the views we saw, and was patient with everyone. Expect your arms to tire, but it’s certainly doable and very enjoyable. Hat and sunscreen are a must. Water shoes with closed toes needed… it’s a pebble beach. Highly recommend.
David_M, Jun 2026
Great guide and very scenic area, but it is a lot of paddling. Kayaks did not have backrest so if you have any back issues reconsider.
Michelle_A, Jun 2026
We absolutely loved this excursion! Jordan was a wonderful guide, sharing stories and even taking pictures for us along the way. He made the whole experience even more enjoyable! And the views were beautiful! We’re so glad we chose this adventure even our teens loved it which is always a win! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and memorable experience in Marseille!
Kate_N, May 2026
We had such a great time kayaking! The sea was beautiful and calm and our guide Jordan made us feel very welcome and safe. My son is 10 and he loved it, though he was very tired by the time we finished!
Deidre_D, May 2026
The guide, Jordan was excellent. I had expected to go to the National Park but instead we paddled round the coast from the meeting point.
MarieFrance_R, Apr 2026
What an adventure ! Loup was soo kind and really knowledgeable about kayaks and the surroundings we visited! Please note this is lower kayaks and your bum will get wet! The waves can be quiet intense so if you get motion sickness, I don’t think this activity is for you! Prepare for incredible views and an unforgettable adventure! Rain or shine, this activity was really fun and we are so happy to have done it! BIG thank you 💜
Jessica_G, Feb 2026
We were really excited for this kayak trip, but the experience was disappointing and concerning. The waters were rough, and the instructor moved far ahead, leaving our group behind with little guidance or support. Near the dock, there were kids jumping into the water and trying to get onto some of the kayaks that were occupied, which was extremely dangerous. They were also yelling and cursing at us. Unfortunately, the instructor did nothing to address the situation or ensure safety. Overall, the lack of supervision and safety awareness took away from what could have been a great experience.
Bryjanna_B, Oct 2025
We had such a great time on this excursion. We were in port only for a day with our cruise and this was such a nice adventure. The kayaking is definitely more of a workout than we anticipated haha but it was worth it. Our guide Jordan was awesome~ friendly, personable and very knowledgeable about the area and took us to some amazing sites. I’d most definitely recommend this to folks visiting Marseille. It takes you off the beaten path and gives you a unique experience with great memories. Just remember sunscreen and a hat!
Susan_S, Sep 2025
This was a wonderful way to enjoy a nice day on the water away from the city! Beautiful weather and very calm water. Our guide was very helpful and everyone had a nice time! Highly recommend this outing!
yanisch1106, Sep 2025
Best experience in whole of marseille, beautiful views, great vibes, Loup is such a great guy, i even flipped my kayak but he helped me get back on, honestly best afternoon iv’e ever spent🙏🏻🫡
Andrew_G, Aug 2025
Bring a hat. Lots of sun and fun. Went with 2 kids and some folks without much kayak experience, the guide was great keeping us together
Eliezer_J, Aug 2025
This was far better than expected. When you are near the port it does not look great but this trip takes you across the coast and it is lovely. Our guide was great and helpful. The water was beautiful and the beach, although all rocks, had clear wonderful water. One thing to note is this does require stamina. My arms are still recovering but worth it.
Austin_H, Aug 2025
The guide was incredibly kind and chatty! She did an excellent job of pacing the hike and keeping everyone's informed.!
Todd_M, Aug 2025
Easy to get to by bus. Close to a bus stop.
Meeting place is a public boat launch without toilets or a way to refill water bottles. Changed clothes in pop up tent.
Lou, was great, but such a large group should have had a second guide. As it was a solo kayaker with disabilities kept falling behind, and Lou resorted to towing him most of the way back from break.
Tammi_S, Aug 2025
They provided large wet bags for our items and stored our shoes prior to going out. Very fun experience!
Amanda_G, Jul 2025
This is quite the workout! The kayaking takes place in the bay (along an underwater channel that they call a kreik - not a typical creek). Our guide Loup was amazing - he kept our group of 18 together despite a huge range of abilities. He took and shared pictures of each kayak along the way, too!
The beach you stop at is picturesque and pretty secluded (only a few locals were there with us) which made this a unique experience.
We had a few first time kayakers in the group (kids included) and they had a hard time, but as sometimes kayakers it was a good trip.
Alyssa_R, Jul 2025
Yanel is a great instructor and is very very patient!! Would highly recommend to anyone! He took the time to show everyone what they needed to do!
Amy_B, Jun 2025
As first time kayakers and new to Marseille, this was a beautiful and fun way to see the city. Jordan was the best guide, he was kind and I appreciated that he took the time to get to know everyone. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone who needs a break from the tourist parts of the city to get a little sunshine.
Ariela_a, Jun 2025
It was really fun!!! We saw some beautiful blue waters and got to swim in the coolest coves. Prepare to be really tired. If you are not physically active it will be very hard (it was for me). Very incredible experience nonetheless!
John_B, Jun 2025
On the plus side our guide was great and the place we stopped for swimming was nice. But my wife and I have kayaked in over 25 places in various parts of the world and found this trip to be rather plain compared to others we have been on.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hello,
So you're giving us 3 stars just because it wasn't as scenic as your other visits around the world. We're not in the Amazon, the great lakes of Canada or in the tropics, so it's a shame to take away stars for that... For example, these are not things we can improve, but a payasage. Just a landscape that doesn't suit you. But that's your opinion :)
Have a nice day,
Loup & Yanel
Nick_R, May 2025
Fun time paddling along the coast of Marseille. A few little bits of info about Marseille but primarily just paddling and stopping spots on the way to look at cool things in the water. Definitely a good workout, as you paddle ~6.5km over the time 😅.
DrAngie_B, Oct 2024
A fun day in Marseille to spend doing something outdoors. The two young ladies who made this operation possible were very nice and sweet. The weather was perfect. The coast line pretty. The little beach is private and secluded. The swim is awesome. All in all, a very nice experience
julie_d, Sep 2024
This kayak tour was spectacular. Loved it all. These are 2 ppl kayaks so not near as a workout as I thought. The break at the little beach was also a real treat. Our guide had only been doing this for 3 wks and he did a superb job
Laura_L, Sep 2024
Thank you Loup and Juliette for a fantastic activity morning. Shame the storm came in towards the end but ce la vie. Everyone was in good spirits about it. Excellent information about the monuments and ruins, and we had a good laugh with the creek, jellyfish, and rock jumping. Thank you 😊
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