Ferries and Boats in Cannes
Ferry & Boat Trips from Cannes
The ferry from Cannes to Theoule, and on to La Figueirette, is called Navette Maritime and runs from July 5 till 31 August. The all day ticket costs 10 euros (five for kids) and you can get off and on anywhere on route. Tickets from Tourist offices and Riviera Lines at the ports. The boat leaves Cannes ferry port, Quai Laubeuf, at 9.15am, 11.15am, 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Last boat back arrives Cannes at 7pm.
Riviera Lines (www.riviera-lines.com) also offers regular ferries to St Marguerite at 18,50 euros for adults; 17 for seniors and 12.50 for kids.
Corniche d'Or: 36 euros adults and 25 for children
St Marguerite & Cornicje d'Or: 44/29 euros
Golfe Juan: 24.50/17.50 euros
Fireworks with a meal 90/80 - euros. Booking need one week before
Fireworks: 32 euros
Catamaran: Half and full days at sea available: see website
The Compagnie Maritime Lerins St Honorat. runs daily services from Cannes to St Honorat. The boats leave from Quai Laubeuf. Reservations - www.cannes-ilesdelerins.com
St Honorat - takes 12-15 minutes and costs 22 euros return but 20.50 if booked online (Seniors 19 plus a range of prices for kids depending age). See below for what to see on the island
Lunch on the island can be arranged at La Tonnelle 0492995408
St Honorat - takes 12-15 minutes and costs 22 euros return but 20.50 if booked online (Seniors 19 plus a range of prices for kids depending age). See below for what to see on the island
Lunch on the island can be arranged at La Tonnelle 0492995408
- Ferry trips and cruises from Trans Cote d'Azur leaving from Quai Laubeuf. Tel 04 92 98 71 30 or [email protected] or see www.trans-cote-azur.com
St Marguerite - takes 15 minutes and costs 18.50 euros (seniors 17, 12.50 kids) See below for what to see on the island
Corniche d'Or - two hour cruise along the Esterel coast. 29 May to 27 September every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Costs 36/25 euros euros.
Combine the Corniche d'Or trip with a visit to St Marguerite for 44/29 euros
Monaco - full day excursion every Wednesday and Friday from 5 June to 11 September 67/54 euros. Five hours in Monaco plus one and a half hour cruising each way
St Tropez - May to 26 October. Every day 1 July to 1 September . One hour 15 minutes cruise each way and five hours in the village. Costs 67/54 euros. NB Provencal market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The famous street sale takes place 24/25/26 October.
Fireworks in the Bay - Leave the quay at 9.15pm returning about 11pm. Costs 32euros. A dinner cruise and fireworks leaving at 8pm it costs 90/80 euros.
Royal Regattas - follow these magnificent yachts, 30 and 47 euros for final day.
Catamaran Cruises - half and full days swimming, snorkelling, fun and buffet lunch on a sail catamaran. In addition there are sunset cruises, firework and Regatta trips It is also available for charter and private hire.
Boat Hire: There are two online Airbnb-style boat hire companies: click&boat and sailsharing
Catamaran Cruise
Underwater Eco Museum |
Navette Maritimes
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Get off the St Marguerite ferry and head towards the Grand Jardin property: about 20 minutes walk. Here you will find a small beach from which you swim 80m out to sea and when directly opposite the Grand Jardin property... Dive. The sculptures are between 3-5m under the water. You can visit all year with snorkels or scuba diving.
There are six heads, based on locals, and were created by British artist Jason deCairnes Taylor. St Marguerite Island Fort Royal
Take a picnic, or eat at one of the kiosks or the restaurant on the island. See website for St Marguerite From September to November and March to June you can stay at the youth hostel on the island of St Marguerite. Anyone of any age can stay here and it is very popular with families. Email [email protected] for further information. |
The etang or lake on the island
A beautiful island to enjoy the true nature of the Mediterranean - no vehicles allowed.
Fort Royal is where the Man in the Iron Mask was held. The Sea museum is now called the Musee du Masque du Fer et du Fort Royal (museum of the iron mask and Fort Royal. |
Abbaye de Lerins, St Honorat
An unusual place for lunch is La Tonnelle restaurant, at the Abbaye de Lerins, on the Ile St Honorat. It is open almost all year, lunchtime only (noon till 3pm).
Great views of Cannes from the restaurant and you can sample some of the monks highly praised wines which were served at the G20 dinner for all heads of state.
Tel 04 92 99 54 08 or [email protected]
There is also a snack bar called Les Canisses. Both are open only for lunch and are open every day. Annual closure mid November to mid December.
The wines produced by the monks can be bought in the abbey's shop. The abbey has been occupied for 16 centuries. Mass is held at 11.25am Monday to Saturday and at 9.50am on Sundays. It is possible to stay at the abbey for a period of spiritual retreat... and in silence. Contact [email protected]
For details on visiting the monastery contact them on 04 92 99 18 07.
See website for Saint-Honorat
Great views of Cannes from the restaurant and you can sample some of the monks highly praised wines which were served at the G20 dinner for all heads of state.
Tel 04 92 99 54 08 or [email protected]
There is also a snack bar called Les Canisses. Both are open only for lunch and are open every day. Annual closure mid November to mid December.
The wines produced by the monks can be bought in the abbey's shop. The abbey has been occupied for 16 centuries. Mass is held at 11.25am Monday to Saturday and at 9.50am on Sundays. It is possible to stay at the abbey for a period of spiritual retreat... and in silence. Contact [email protected]
For details on visiting the monastery contact them on 04 92 99 18 07.
See website for Saint-Honorat
St Honorat
