Private Boat Tour in Antibes with Snorkeling

Antibes, FR

Highlights

Meeting Point

Please meet us at the "Accueil" (Welcome) jetty at Port Vauban, Antibes. It is easy to find. Head towards the big round building - The Capitainerie. Go past the building and turn left towards the marine fuel station. At the fuel station turn right onto the Accueil Jetty.

Meeting point

46 Av. du 11 Novembre, 06600 Antibes , France

End point

End Point

Please meet us at the "Accueil" (Welcome) jetty at Port Vauban, Antibes. It is easy to find. Head towards the big round building - The Capitainerie. Go past the building and turn left towards the marine fuel station. At the fuel station turn right onto the Accueil Jetty.

Meeting point

46 Av. du 11 Novembre, 06600 Antibes , France

End point

What to expect

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Port Vauban

We join the trip at the internationaly renown Port Vauban which is a French yachting harbor located in Antibes on the French Riviera. Originally a natural harbor in use since before the Roman Empire, the port was fortified by Sébastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban, later Marquis de Vauban, King Louis XIV's military engineer

Duration 15 minutes
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Fort Carre

Leaving the Port Vauban Harbour we will see The Fort Carré which is a 16th-century star-shaped fort of four arrow-head shaped bastions, that stands on the outskirts of Antibes. Henri de Mandon built the fort and then during the 17th century, the Marquis de Vauban redeveloped it.

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Villa Eilenroc

As we travel South West we will see the Villa Eilenroc at the tip of Cap d'Antibes. This exceptional residence symbolizes the luxury and voluptuousness of the Belle Epoque. It was built in 1867 following plans by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris and Monte Carlo opera houses. The park surrounding the villa is planted with traditional species of the Mediterranean landscape. At the heart of this conservation area, a public rose garden offers the fragrances and essence

4

Juan les Pins Main Beach

As we move on around the coast we come to the beaches of Juan les Pins. Nearly the entire coast of Juan-les-Pins is fringed by sandy beaches that run from the Port Gallice in the east to the edge of Vallauris-Golf Juan in the west.

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Iles de Lerins

We stop for a while at the magnificent Ile de Lerins allowing time for guests to either disembark and explore the islands on foot, and maybe picnic, or for them to swim in the warm and snorkel in the warm, crystal clear sea. Situated in an unspoilt, natural setting, these Mediterranean beauty spots offer visitors a unique combination of flora and fauna, as well as an unusual history that includes the mysteries of the Man in the Iron Mask and the tranquility of Cistercian monks.

Duration 60 minutes
6

Musee Picasso

On our way back to the harbour we pass the amazing Musee Picasso. The Musée Picasso, formerly the Château Grimaldi at Antibes, is built upon the foundations of the ancient Greek town of Antipolis.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What our experts say

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    Try the local seafood at nearby restaurants.
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    Bring sunscreen to protect from sun exposure.
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    Visit the Cistercian monastery on Iles de Lerins.
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    Plan for a picnic on secluded beaches.
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    Check local weather for optimal snorkeling.

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