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The Calanques Coast by Boat and Foot

  • The Calanques Coast by Boat and Foot
See the natural wonder of the Provençal coastline’s inlets and cliffs from the ocean with a boat tour.
Drive to the charming fishing village of Sanary-sur-Mer with free time to explore the Roman ruins, grab a bite to eat, or shop in the fashionable boutiques. Continue to Cassis where you will board a sightseeing boat and get up close to the Calanque — a dramatic coastline of beautiful inlets and bays ringed with white cliffs. You’ll venture across Port-Miou, which ends at a small, sandy beach framed by pine trees. Back in Cassis, head back to Marseille, enjoying a sightseeing tour along the way.

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • The word “Calanques” refers to the dramatic geographic coastline of the region

  • Uncover Sanary-Sur-Mer’s Roman ruins and ancient history during your free time

  • Hop on a boat to see the stunning indented creeks that form the famous Calanques from up close

  • Stroll along the fashionable boutiques of Sanary-Sur-Mer, relax, or people-watch at one of its inviting waterfront cafes

Need to know

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

  • Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine

  • Please bring the local currency (the Euro €) if you wish to purchase items

  • Approximately 1.5-hour scenic boat trip

  • Approximately 1-hour drive to/from the pier

  • Approximately 40-minute drive from Sanary to Cassis

  • Approximately 20-minute shuttle on a little train from Cassis parking area to the boat launch

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price. 

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If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.


Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
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