Best Marseille Island Hopping Tours — Our Top 5

1.Frioul Islands Boat Tour with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 506 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Our pick

Set out from the Mucem with a French and English-speaking skipper for a two-hour trip around Marseille’s coast, Château d’If, and the Frioul Islands. You’ll swim from a semi-rigid boat, use the supplied masks and snorkels, pause at Port de Frioul, and rinse off with the onboard freshwater shower. Guides may include Gilles, Tomas, Victor, or César.

“Really good tour round the Frioul Islands Guide Tomas really helpful and informative couldn’t do enough for all Great couple of hours would recommend”

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2.Sunset Frioul Archipelago Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · from $91

Sail from Marseille’s Mucem area aboard a comfortable semi-rigid boat with a bimini, armchairs, storage, swim ladder, and freshwater shower. Your French or English-speaking skipper, such as Thomas, Victor, Arnaud, or Oualid, guides you past Vallon des Auffes and Château d’If before a sunset stop around Frioul.

“I loved hopping I to the Mediterranean for a swim and seeing the calanques and sunset on the water. Oualid was an outstanding boat pilot and great cool-spot-finder. Oualid was very accommodating to me — transportation mishap getting there. The whole trip was a vibe. Very laid back. And the small, typical Marseillais harbor was beautiful!”

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3.Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $90

Join the Feng Shui catamaran near Marseille’s Mucem for a six-hour cruise to the Frioul Archipelago. You’ll sail past the Bay of Marseille, swim in a clear Mediterranean cove, enjoy a seasonal buffet with wine or beer, and relax to music in the deck nets. English and French crew members are on board.

“Amazing definitely recommend. The water is amazing. Staff was incredible and the catered food was surprisingly delicious”

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4.Catamaran cruise in the Frioul Archipelago in Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $291Top rated

Set out from Corbières Port on a spacious catamaran with a maximum of 12 people. Captain Arno, Thomas, or Stéphane may guide the day, taking you past Château d’If, Vallon des Auffes, and the Frioul Archipelago before anchoring at Morgiret Cove for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and a cold buffet with unlimited rosé.

“Great day on the boat. Captain made location change due to crowds to make our time more enjoyable for all guests”

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5.Brunch at sea in the Frioul Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Sail from Marseille’s city hall pier to the Frioul Archipelago aboard Le Don du Vent, a classic 1947 yacht. Enjoy welcome coffee, a chef-made Mediterranean brunch, organic wine, soft drinks, and a swim or snorkel stop. French and English crew members guide this four-hour, eco-friendly outing.

“Équipage très sympathique qui prend plaisir à nous faire partager leur envie de naviguer et de faire plaisir”

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