Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco

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Nice, France

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10+ bookings last month.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Matt_M ·

Aug 2025

Nicola was a fantastic tour guide and his boat is beautiful! My wife and I had an amazing time, the highlight of our stay in Nice. We swam in the crystal blue water and Nicola prepared a very nice lunch for us. Thank you Nicola, we had the BEST time!

· Carol_K ·

Oct 2025

We thoughoughly enjoyed this private cruise with Nicola. The boat was lovely, he was personable and shared information about the history of the region of the French Riviera coast we viewed. It was an relaxing and beautiful, albeit expensive treat for us to celebrate an anniversary. After the experience, I would certainly choose to do it again if I were re-planning my trip.

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Overview

The French Riviera may be known for the jet set and their yachts, but exploring the Mediterranean coast by boat doesn’t have to break the bank. Spend the day on your own chartered boat—equipped with shaded areas, a stereo, and a shower—during this VIP-style private cruise. Explore secluded beaches and get vistas only reachable from the water, all while enjoying onboard snacks, alcoholic beverages, and even snorkeling gear.

Spot caves, villas, and the epic vistas of the French Riviera
Use provided snorkeling gear to scout out local marine life
Wine, beer, limoncello, and so much more all complimentary
Your vessel comes with all the necessary amenities, from toilets to towel

What's Included

Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages

Rosè & White dry wine, Sparkling wine, Bellini Cipriani Harry’s bar cocktail, Limoncello, Beer
Brunch

French Aperitif, Pastries, Fruit
Soda/Pop
Stereo System
Automatic Toilet
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of onboard Seascooter (summer)
Life Jackets & Floating Noodles
Beach Towels
Instant Souvenir Photo

Gratuity
Eur 50 Fuel surcharge to be paid onboard for the 2h and 2h30m cruise

€50.00 per booking
Eur 100 fuel surcharge to be paid onboard for the 5h cruise

€100.00 per booking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Maison Tralala
Port de Plaisance Quai Virgile Allari, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
In front of Tourist Office

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plage d'Eze-sur-Mer

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mala Beach Coastal Path

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
No pets
No smoking (e-cigarettes allowed)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Lisa_P

We had a spectacular day on the water with Captain Nicola on his wonderful boat. He is the consummate professional, and an outstanding host who made sure that our day was extra special. Very knowledgeable about points of interest and a fabulous lunch was served. The boat is very well appointed and comfortable. This just exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Don’t hesitate to book with Nicola. You will not regret it!

Reviews

5.0

based on 120 reviews

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A wonderful day on the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean on the French Riviera

Lisa_P, Oct 2025

What a treat!

Carol_K, Oct 2025

My husband and I had a...

Michelle_S, Oct 2025

My husband and I had a great time on the private boat tour for our honeymoon. It was nice to be able to have a day where it was just us and it was relaxing out on the water. Nicola was very kind and knowledgeable about the area we passed and he created a relaxing afternoon.

Exceptional boat tour in Nice

Diane_B, Oct 2025

It was a beautiful experience, our captain was fantastic. He was very knowledgable about area and was exceptional as a host w food & drink for lunch. We felt safe & comfortable for the entire ride. He knows the area and was able to find the perfect place to snorkel & swim/float in the sea. It was the best activity we did in Nice. Well worth the cost & we would highly recommend. So happy we booked this private boat tour well in advance to guarantee our date & time. We were so relaxed & would do this again.

Of our 10 day trip to...

Rosellen_R, Oct 2025

Of our 10 day trip to Paris and the south of France, our day on Nicola’s boat will for sure be our most memorable and fun experience. Our family of four, including two teens, were well cared for during our entire five hour trip. Nicola shared interesting information about the gorgeous surroundings, while also giving us plenty of time to soak it all in and enjoy. The swimming and snorkeling areas we stopped at were unique and beautiful, and seeing Monaco from the harbor between the super yachts was a thrill. The food and drink were excellent and endless. Cannot recommend this experience highly enough!

Lovely time on the water.

Andrew_M, Sep 2025

Fantastic experience with Nicola. Very attentive and friendly. Beautiful boat. Good food and beverage!

Unbelievable boat tour!

Greg_B, Sep 2025

Nicola was an amazing captain — super knowledgeable, friendly, and professional! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful boat tour!”

Best Private Boat Tour in Nice!

Matt_M, Aug 2025

Highlight of our trip! 5 stars!

josh_r, Aug 2025

My fiancé and I have nothing but great things to say about this private boat tour hosted by Nicola. We can say firsthand he really knows how to take care of his guests giving them the best experience possible by showing them some of the must see spots along the French Riviera by water and sharing his wealth of knowledge about the sites and history. Then he takes you to a private cove for swimming and prepares a nice lunch and drinks before heading back to the marina. We really enjoyed this part of the tour with the food & drinks and great conversation. A true highlight of our trip. The boat was beautiful as well! Highly recommend this experience if you’re in the area! We will be sure to stay do this on our next stay in the future. Cheers!

Great experience with...

Samuel_F, Jul 2025

Great experience with Nicola - fantastic boat and location, great food and drinks, very knowledgeable

Excellent Boat Cruise

Michael_H, Jul 2025

It was very relaxing and enjoyable. Wonderful way to spend the day! Captain provided interesting information about the area. Highly recommend.

Nicola and his daughter,...

Nikki_H, Jul 2025

Nicola and his daughter, Julia, were funny, warm and likable. They provided a good dinner with good alcohol. Nicola also provided fun historical gossip and context to the region. Would recommend!

Top Notch!

Peter_F, Jul 2025

Perfect day on the water! Nicola was prompt, chill, and accommodating. The experience was as advertised.

if I could give Nicola...

Aida_G, Jul 2025

if I could give Nicola 10/5 stars I would. This boat tour was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip. Nicola is a staple of what you want in a guide. This experience was more than exceptional! I highly recommend him and his tour. Me and my significant other were intrigued by his knowledge and kind soul throughout our easy going beautiful 2 hours of this amazing journey. The food was amazing as well! Please book this tour, you won’t regret it.

A must!

Jessica_A, Jul 2025

This was the highlight of our trip! Nicola and his son were great hosts and gave us a little bit of everything. The boat is comfortable and spacious. The tour was the perfect amount of historical and scenic. There was an opportunity to go swimming in a cave and snorkel in the Mediterranean. The food they served was local and fresh. We would highly recommend this experience!

Highly recommend!!

Matthew_C, Jun 2025

Nicola provided a fantastic afternoon for my wife and I. We enjoyed the views, the water, his beautiful boat, and most of all the conversations with him and his nephew. We are planning another trip with our kids and will definitely reserve. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend

Traci_M, Jun 2025

Worth every penny. Beautiful boat and service. Highly recommend. We even swam in a cave and enjoyed Prosecco onboard.

We only booked for 8...

LauraRobertson, Jun 2025

We only booked for 8 people. Please adjust payment. I had sent to captain. 2 days prior to event. Thank you

A Must Do!

Madeline_G, May 2025

Captain Nicola was wonderful! We took the 8a boat out and he shared the history of Nice/Monaco with us. We then stopped for a delicious local breakfast which Captain brought on board for us beforehand. He was lovely and we appreciate his love of the sea.

Great trip with a very...

Martha_J, May 2025

Great trip with a very knowledgeable Captain and we had a great time. We wish we booked a longer tour.

A brilliant experience. ...

Saugata_G, Mar 2025

A brilliant experience. Nicola was a fantastic host and we had great conversations. The weather was beautiful which was an added bonus for this relaxing tour.

Perfect day on the water

mbaprof, Mar 2025

Nicola has a lovely boat and he is a wonderful host, full of stories about who lived and llives in the fabulous villas along the coast. The harbor he docks in is spectacular, talk a walk in the park along the coast afterwards

Great boat day!

Kelsey_K, Oct 2024

Our boat day with Nikola was fantastic! Great day, great food and Nikola was full of information. We really appreciated his flexibility when our original tour date had terrible weather. We were lucky he had the ability to move us to a nicer day. Thanks Nikola!

Book this!

Denise_S, Oct 2024

Our trip was Nicola was absolutely wonderful! We wouldn’t have changed a thing about his. Nicola is charming, easy-going (we missed a couple of turns driving from Nice and were a few minutes late), so knowledgeable and welcoming. Seeing the area from the water is absolutely not to be missed. If you’re on the fence about booking, jump over! You won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Nicola, for a lovely, lovely time.

3 1/2 hr. private boat cruise

Sally_D, Sep 2024

Gorgeous morning with Nichola - he was a lovely host, boat was spotless and so comfortable, lunch was delish. Highly recommend, definitely a highlight of our week on the Riviera. So fun to see the beautiful coast from a different perspective.

Amazing sunset cruise

Conner_S, Sep 2024

Beautiful sunset cruise! Nikola was an amazing host and had such great insight and amazing spot to see the sunset!

Great trip!

Jessica_R, Sep 2024

We had a great afternoon on the boat! Nicola was super friendly & prepared us a nice brunch. He also gave us a tour!

We really liked the trip. We recommend.

Marius_B, Sep 2024

We came to Nice for a very short visit. We found an offer for a boat trip. The boat was very comfortable. Nicola, the captain of the boat, is an excellent captain and guide. The trip was perfectly planned. We saw the Cote d'Azur from a side you would never see by car. These are villas of famous people, centuries-old towns and ports. We really liked the trip. We recommend.

Great morning on the water!

Stephanie_A, Sep 2024

Outstanding day all around! Loved this 1/2 day so much and would book again. Service is exceptional and the boat is amazing. Just the perfect amount of time with such a friendly crew!

Absolutely recommend!!!!

Jahyme_V, Aug 2024

My husband and I did the sunset cruise for his birthday, it was absolutely amazing relaxing and informative. The views were breathtaking. This was our first time to the south of France Nicola is very knowledgeable about all the villas and had great stories to tell us about all of them. All in all a great experience. Will absolutely be back and bring friends.