Nice: 1h ferry coastal cruise towards Nice Villefranche CapFerrat
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Nice, France
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Trans Côte d’Azur NiceQuai 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 Point
Trans Côte d’Azur Nice, 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.
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)
Le Phare Du Cap Ferrat (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- No bathroom on board on wavy days for safety reasons
- Cash only policy if the boat has a bar service
- The shipping company reserves the right, without prior notice, to change its schedule or route (due to weather conditions, technical issues, safety reasons, etc...), and this cannot be grounds for compensation.
- Tickets are lost if you'd miss the boat departure
- 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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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.
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Travelers praise the boat tour for its spectacular Mediterranean and French Riviera coastal views, enhanced by knowledgeable, bilingual guides who provide engaging local history. The well-maintained boats offer comfortable seating, shaded areas, a full bar, and restrooms, contributing to a relaxing transit experience. The one-hour pacing suits families, though a few find it brief. Overall, the tour is considered good value, despite some noting overpriced extras like drinks.
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Excellent experience with a great narrator. The boat itself is pristine and the crew was very attentive
A very beautiful tour of the French Riviera in Nice. The English guide was helpful and showed all of the key spots. Would recommend.
Lovely cruise with French and English narration of sights and history of Nice. Arrive at least 30 min prior to departure if you want s seat on top deck
It was a great way to see the city from another point of view. It was so nice to be surrounded by that gorgeous blue water. It was enhanced by the knowledgeable crew - and the champagne!
Great trip along the coastline with commentary pointing out numerous highlights along the way. Very roomy boat so ample seating options. We opted for inside with a lovely window view Vs the busier outside seats.
Crew were friendly and a good bar, though quite expensive
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Overall it was nice but it was impossible to hear any of the guided audio because the motor of the boat was horribly loud. So we missed pretty much all information which was sad.
Very nice short cruise of the nice waterfront. Exactly as described. Great views from the upper deck.
It was a fun short trip that took us to Villefranche-sur-Mer and along the Nice coast. The boat captain and crew were excellent.
Sad that an otherwise pleasant trip on a very nice boat was ruined by an incredibly loud and distorted comentary by someone who clearly didn't know how to use a microphone. Also, I wouldn't describe just going around the corner into Villefranche was a 'coastal cruise'.
Our cruise was cancelled upon arriving to check in. No pre communication from supplier or Viator, wasted 30Euro on an uber to join the activity. Cancellation was due to a port strike that day. Still waiting for formal cancellation information and a full refund.
The tour was fun. Had a little time trying to find the place. I called to get the exact location and the lady who answered the phone was rude to me. I called twice to get help and she said "you have already called and I already told you...." I was just trying to find the place as that was my first in France.
However, The tour guides were polite and funny. Overall good tour.
Got to boat ticket office and informed tour was canceled due a harbor struck, harbor was closed. Not really tour operators fault but they should have called me so I wouldn’t have had to pay a round trip Uber cost from the hotel - $50 euros.
We absolutely loved our boat trip around Nice. It was such a lovely experience and a wonderful way to see the beautiful coastline from the water. The views were stunning, and being out on the Mediterranean made it feel really special. Everything was well organised, and the trip was both relaxing and enjoyable. It was definitely one of the highlights of our stay in Nice and something we would highly recommend. We really enjoyed every minute and would definitely do it again. A beautiful experience and a lovely memory from our trip to Nice.
Great way to see the coast! Boat is comfortable and the crew are very good. They also serve up Mimosas.
Two hour boat ride on the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea; we left from the port in Nice which was easy to locate. Arrive early if you want to be assured of a place to sit outside. The views were spectacular.
It was the perfect fill-in in our day, and the views were spectacular. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny too.
Don’t buy the champagne on board !!!! Overpriced …€25 per glass 😠 Begging bowl at the end is a bit too hungry !!!
It was beautiful! One hour of magnificent views and narrator/host had fun facts. The views were breathtaking and time was well spent to see the surroundings area.
Unfortunately due to weather our booked excursion was cancelled but we got a full refund d ti the account same day. Awesome
A beautiful day to be on the water. The boat was nice. Seats comfortable. We just couldn’t hear the person speaking very well so we didn’t know what we were looking at.
This is a fantastic quick Cruise. Alot is packed in. The crew di a great job entertaining and explaining the sights and history along the coast.
We were running late but they were so accommodating. The boat is super clean snd the guy on the mic was amazing.
Very relaxing low commitment sailing cruise from port of Nice to Villefranche sur Mer then back to Nice. Some great narration in English and French. Snack and drinks available for purchase on board. You are docked in the Villefranche sur Mer Bay for a good 20 minutes. It is very picturesque with lots of beautiful homes and shoreline. Always nice to see a coastal city from the water. Also learned a little bit about the area in terms of history and biodiversity. Could have done with not knowing so much about who lived in which home (all celebrities and royalty) but I know some people like that. I liked learning more about the history and biodiversity as well as architecture of the region. However overall very enjoyable and was still able to take a half day trip to another town in the afternoon after my 11am tour.
Amazing trip from start to finish. Would 100% recommend this trip! We sat upstairs on the way there which was lovely as could top up my tan lol. Did feel like a long wile on are way there but deffo worth it! Went swimming at St George’s bay which was sooo beautiful and they gave you enough time to swim! Then of we went to symi. We went for some drinks and food and walked around the markets and then we was ready for departure. They give you more than enough time to explore. Then on way back we sat downstairs with aircon and had a nap. The seats were comfy enough to do so. Overall had an amazing time with my partner! Would definitely recommend . We are super tired now.
Super friendly staff! Everything on time. Smooth sailing & funny & extremely informative tour guide in French and English. Drinks available on board!
This is a brilliant trip and the staff are fantastic. Well worth it to see the coastline. Just beautiful
This tour was a beautiful ride with an informed guide and incredible customer service! Wear a hat because it is incredibly warm especially if you don’t have a covered seat.
The tour was well worth the money. The guides were very professional and their communication was fine. They spoke in both French and English. Getting off the train turn to your right and then make a slight left at the end of the boats and head to exchange your e-ticket for a paper ticket. Okay, back to the tour it lasted 1 hrs and of course the sentiment because you are on a boat we all wish it were longer. We felt that is was still very enjoyable for a last moment tour. I would recommend purchasing this tour. If we return we would go on it again despite the 1hr length.
It was crowded, but if you arrive early enough you can get a good seat. It also felt rushed. The crew were exceptionally friendly!
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