Private Boat Tour from Cassis: find your perfect duration and program
- May 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 2
Privatizing a boat in Cassis instead of sharing it with other travelers allows you to enjoy an intimate and fully personalized experience tailored to your wishes.
Cruising through the Calanques, swimming in turquoise waters, enjoying sunset views beneath Cap Canaille, having lunch on board or escaping to L'île Verte ("green island")… every trip can be adapted to your wishes and your pace.
Your Captain is here to advise you and create a 100% personalized itinerary that best matches your expectations, but here are already a few guidelines to help you imagine your ideal boat trip.
Exploring the Calanques by Boat from Cassis to Marseille
From the Port of Cassis, it is possible to discover up to 9 Calanques stretching between Cassis and Marseille, among the most spectacular ones of the Calanques National Park.
To leave from the Port, explore the Calanques and return to the Port, the TIKI needs approximately:
1h00min for 3 Calanques (Port Miou, Port Pin, En-Vau)
1h20min for 5 Calanques (... + L’Oule, Devenson)
2h10min for 8 Calanques (... + L’Oeil de Verre, Sugiton, Morgiou)
3h00min for all 9 Calanques (... + Sormiou)
Swimming and Relaxation Stops
To the navigation times above, you can add extra time for swimming stops, relaxing breaks, meals on board, and more.
A Boat Trip at Your Own Pace
Far from crowded tourist boats and standardized tours, a private boat trip allows you to explore at your own pace.
Choose the duration that suits you best and take the time to fully enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Calanques, as well as a few hidden gems — such as the “Cat of the Needle” rock formation or the Blue Cave — whose secrets your Captain knows perfectly...
Lunch / Dinner on Board
If you would like to enjoy the boat experience to the fullest and avoid the crowds of waterfront restaurants, extend your trip by planning a lunch or dinner stop on board, in one of your favorite spots.
Several options are available:
bring your own food on board,
order food from one of the restaurants located near the boat (to pick up or have delivered before departure),
or enjoy a barbecue on board!
More information about onboard catering options: click here.
Discovering La Ciotat, l'Ile Verte ("Green Island") and Lunch on the Island’s Only Restaurant
The TIKI can also take you in the opposite direction: towards La Ciotat and l'Ile Verte, a small wild paradise surrounded by crystal-clear waters.
Highlights include:
Calanque of Mugel,
Calanque of Figuerolles,
Ile Verte, a preserved natural island surrounded by translucent waters where you can swim.
On this little natural jewel in the heart of the Calanques National Park, there are no buildings at all except one Restaurant, open 7 days a week from April to October (weather permitting).
The TIKI can drop you off there for a seaside lunch experience.
Example of a Trip to l'Ile Verte
Departure from the Port of Cassis
Discovery of 3 Calanques towards Marseille: Port Miou, Port Pin and En Vau
Cruise towards Ile Verte beneath Cap Canaille — the highest sea cliff in France
Swimming around Ile Verte
Drop-off on the island for lunch
Possibility to discover Mugel and Figuerolles calanques
Return to the Port of Cassis
For a trip including lunch on the island, without rushing, we recommend a minimum duration of 6 hours.
Your Departure Time Also Shapes the Experience!
Beyond the itinerary and the duration, the time of departure greatly influences the atmosphere and overall feeling of your experience. During daytime, the sunlight passes through the water and reveals the incredible turquoise colors of the Calanques. It is also the best time to discover certain spots such as the Blue Cave, when the sunlight enters inside the cave — although they are also the busiest hours...
In the height of summer, temperatures can sometimes become very hot during the day, even on a boat.
In the evening, the atmosphere becomes completely different: softer light, more comfortable temperatures, warm water still perfect for swimming, and above all the magic of the “golden hour”, when the cliffs and the sky take on beautiful golden colors just before sunset.
A calmer, more intimate atmosphere… with the added bonus of a €100 discount on evening tours*.
A Few Examples to Help You Picture Your Ideal Trip
2-hour private tour: 8 Calanques without swimming stops, or 3 Calanques with a 40-minute swimming stop beneath Cap Canaille, the highest sea cliff in France (especially impressive when viewed from below!).
5-hour private tour: discovery of all 9 Calanques with several swimming and relaxation stops in the best spots.
6-hour private tour: discovery of 3 Calanques, swimming around Ile Verte and lunch on the island.
Private Tour Prices
The price of a private boat tour aboard the TIKI depends on the duration selected.
All prices are available by clicking here.