FERRY ROUTES
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The 10 most popular french riviera ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.
Quick Cannes ferry to Sainte-Marguerite Island for pine forests, Fort Royal, bird ponds, and swim access to an underwater eco museum.
Most Popular“Easy to take the boat and just 15 minutes to reach the island. Island was calm and quiet. We had good time in there. :)”
Round-trip ferry Nice to St Tropez with Riviera views, brief Cannes and St Marguerite stops, plus free time in town.
“Great experience! Welcoming and friendly staff, comfortable boat. Great views of French Riviera from the sea”
Nice to Monaco ferry with a French Riviera cruise, all-day independent exploring of Monte Carlo and the Prince’s Palace, round-trip.
“Ferry was easy to get to and back for both destinations. Crew was engaging and informative and watched out for our safety.”
Ferry from Cannes to St Tropez with round-trip views, quick arrival, and a full day to wander Old Port, citadel, museums, and beaches.
“It was very bad experience. The boat was over crowded and clearly over sold. No organization what so ever.”
Take a quick round-trip ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite. Fresh sea views, free island time, Fort Royal option, and easy planning.
“This 4 hour tour of Istanbul is a must! Especially if you're short on time and want to skip the line and see the city with an experienced guide. Kubra has so much knowledge about the city and it's rich history. She is interesting and takes a lot of time and care with the group.…”
Take a roundtrip ferry from Mandelieu to St. Marguerite Island for pine-and-eucalyptus walks, birdwatching at Batéguier Pond, Fort Royal, and the Maritime Museum.
Take a 50-minute ferry from Quiberon to Le Palais on Belle-Île-en-Mer for a one-day island escape, trails, and Citadelle Vauban.
“I had bought the ferry tickets from Trainline in the UK, and discovered that the QR codes on them had to be converted to actual tickets when we got to the port at Quiberon. However this was done efficiently by the staff there.”
Round-trip ferry from Nice to Île Sainte-Marguerite for hiking, Fort Royal history, birds and marine life, plus time to swim.
“Fijne boottrip naar werkelijk prachtig eiland met 2 leuke strandjes. Echt een aanrader! Tip: neem wel een zak mee om je eigen afval mee terug te nemen, want er staan geen afvalbakken.”
Roundtrip ferry from Cannes to Monaco with a self-guided day: sea views, Prince’s Palace, Casino, and same-day return.
“If you had permission to go to Vintimille that would be good”
Ferry to Île Saint-Marguerite plus a Corniche d'Or cruise from Cannes, with free island time and French-only commentary.
“Le capitaine du bateau pour la corniche d or était très très sympathique”
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
