Boat trip in La Ciotat aboard a traditional sailboat

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Do you live in La Ciotat or are you passing through the region and looking for a boat trip to discover the calanques ? Good news: the most beautiful calanques of the National Park are just a 30-minute drive from La Ciotat !

At Bruine Beer, we offer sailboat trips departing from Marseille to explore the calanques of Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton and the islands of the archipelago. An unforgettable sea excursion, just a few kilometers from La Ciotat.

Why depart from Marseille to visit the calanques ?

The Vieux-Port de Marseille is the ideal departure point for a boat excursion in the calanques. From La Ciotat, allow about 30 minutes by car to reach our boarding point.

  • Direct access to the heart of the National Park of the Calanques,
  • Sailing aboard a traditional wooden sailboat,
  • Small group of 12 passengers for an intimate experience,
  • Meal and drinks included on our day trips,
  • Swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the calanques.

The calanques accessible from Marseille

Departing from the Vieux-Port, our sailboat Bruine Beer takes you to discover the most beautiful calanques along the coast, located between Marseille and Cassis:

  • Calanque de Sormiou : the largest, ideal for swimming;
  • Calanque de Morgiou with its fishing village;
  • Calanque de Sugiton, arguably the most spectacular turquoise waters;
  • Calanque d'En-Vau one of the most beautiful jewels of the National Park;
  • Riou Island : the unspoiled wild archipelago;
  • The Frioul archipelago facing Marseille.
Sailing day in the Calanques

Our sailboat trips from Marseille

Discover our different packages for sailboat cruises in the calanques :

Calanques day trip

A full 7-hour day in a small group to explore the National Park. Sailing, swimming and meal included. The ideal experience for discovering the calanques in depth.

Discover our Calanques day trip starting at 125 euros

At sunset

A evening boat trip in a small group to admire the sunset over the Frioul islands. A magical atmosphere, an aperitif on board and a nighttime return to the Vieux-Port.

Our boat aperitif package starting at 75 euros

Sailboat rental for your event

Would you like to organize a boat excursion with your loved ones or your colleagues?
Discover sailboat rental with skipper for individuals or for professionals.

How to get here from La Ciotat ?

Boarding takes place at the Vieux-Port de Marseille, Quai d'Honneur in front of the City Hall (Gate PH2).

  • By car from La Ciotat : 30 minutes via the A50 – Q-Park Hôtel de Ville parking nearby
  • By train : Gare Saint-Charles, then Metro Ligne 1, arrêt Vieux-Port
  • By bus : line 79 from the La Ciotat Tourist Office to Saint-Charles train station
  • GPS coordinates : 43.295866, 5.370181

Book your sailboat trip in the calanques

Are you from La Ciotat and dreaming of exploring the calanques by boat ? Join us at Marseille's Vieux-Port for an sailboat trip. Limited to 12 passengers.

See all our sea trip packages