A boat trip in the Calanques

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A boat trip in the Calanques

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The coves by boat From Marseille to Cassis, the coves can be visited by boat all year round. © Laine Pierre-Antoine / age fotostock

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Although exploring the Calanques on foot is spectacular, to watch the cliffs rise up out of the sea makes for just as an impressive sight from a boat. Leaving from Cassis, you can get on board one of the numerous boats offering group trips with an audio guide. You can choose between three tours (to visit 3, 5 or 8 Calanques) and during the trip you will see the Calanques de Port Miou, de Port Pin, the sublime Calanque d'En Vau, the Calanque de l'Oule, and, to finish, les Calanques de l'?il de Verre and de Morgiou. You can also opt to rent an 8-person boat and captain for 2 hrs, half-a-day, or a full-day to go and view the Calanques from Cap Canaille (the highest cliff in Europe).
With your boat reserved, the possibilities for the day are endless: sunbathing and relaxing on the bridge, a picnic on board at midday, and bathing in the clear waters of the calanques.
Sporty types can spend time fishing in the sea or diving (the equipment, flippers and snorkels are provided).
For further information and to make a reservation, go directly to Cassis port.