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Sailing and snorkeling excursion in the Calanques

Vieux Port, Marseille, France

5
45 REVIEWS
11
PEOPLE
7h00
DURATION
With skipper
You will be accompanied by a skipper speaking French
Super Owner
Maël is an experienced boat renter with excellent reviews and is committed to providing quality services

What's included

    Fuel
    Snorkeling Equipment
    Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)
    Sound System
    Restroom Onboard
    Luggage Storage
    Ice Box
    Swimming Stop
    Photography Service

About the experience

Sail along the magnificent coastline of the Calanques. Discover or improve your freediving skills and explore the underwater world with snorkeling.

For outdoor sports enthusiasts looking to reconnect with themselves and nature, we offer the opportunity to discover two disciplines that complement and enrich each other: sailing and freediving in the idyllic setting of the Calanques of Marseille.

Discover the coastline and breathtaking landscapes of the Calanques aboard an expedition sailboat.
Hoist the sails and participate in the maneuvers, take the helm, or simply let yourself be lulled by the captivating sounds of the water.

Enjoy swimming stops in the Calanques to discover freediving safely, accompanied by a professional instructor. Experience your first experience or improve your skills in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.

Explore the richness of the seabed together on snorkeling excursions and explore the region's underwater diversity.

Our approach is environmentally friendly and emphasizes the importance of preserving the treasures of the Mediterranean aquatic world.

- Discover the incredible panoramic beauty of the Calanques
- Sail on an expedition sailboat, participate in the maneuvers, and take the helm!
- Enjoy swimming stops in the crystal-clear Calanques of the national park
- Discover freediving during an introductory dive and improve your skills
- Explore the seabed accompanied by passionate professionals during snorkeling excursions

About the experience

Sail along the magnificent coastline of the Calanques. Discover or improve your freediving skills and explore the underwater world with snorkeling.

For outdoor sports enthusiasts looking to reconnect with themselves and nature, we offer the opportunity to discover two disciplines that complement and enrich each other: sailing and freediving in the idyllic setting of the Calanques of Marseille.

Discover the coastline and breathtaking landscapes of the Calanques aboard an expedition sailboat.
Hoist the sails and participate in the maneuvers, take the helm, or simply let yourself be lulled by the captivating sounds of the water.

Enjoy swimming stops in the Calanques to discover freediving safely, accompanied by a professional instructor. Experience your first experience or improve your skills in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.

Explore the richness of the seabed together on snorkeling excursions and explore the region's underwater diversity.

Our approach is environmentally friendly and emphasizes the importance of preserving the treasures of the Mediterranean aquatic world.

- Discover the incredible panoramic beauty of the Calanques
- Sail on an expedition sailboat, participate in the maneuvers, and take the helm!
- Enjoy swimming stops in the crystal-clear Calanques of the national park
- Discover freediving during an introductory dive and improve your skills
- Explore the seabed accompanied by passionate professionals during snorkeling excursions

Organised by Maël
Verified boat
· Super owner · 45 reviews

Itinerary

Starting location:
Vieux Port, Marseille, France
Arrive back at:
Vieux Port, Marseille, France

5/5 · 45 reviews

Reviews are displayed in chronological order
  • R
    Roberta
    Date of the rental 31/08/2025  ·  Date of the review 19/09/2025

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful day aboard the Marie Lutin! Thank you, Maël, for being so accommodating and educational. Everything was perfect! See you next time!
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  • L
    Lorette
    Date of the rental 30/08/2025  ·  Date of the review 03/09/2025

    Translated from French

    We had an incredible day aboard Mael's sailboat! His presence and advice on the day's program were greatly appreciated. Those who wished could participate in the maneuvers and learn more about sailing. The whole group connected with Mael, and joy quickly set in on board. He taught us a lot, and his good humor and friendliness brightened up the already sunny day! The boat is very comfortable (mattresses for resting), and there were 10 of us (+ 1 with Mael). We had plenty of space, and the equipment provided was perfect for exploring the coves. A big thank you again, Mael, for this magnificent day. We will keep wonderful memories of it.
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  • David
    Date of the rental 18/08/2025  ·  Date of the review 26/08/2025

    Translated from French

    An excellent day with Maël on his beautiful sailboat! It all came together: exceptional weather, a sublime natural setting, a passionate skipper, and a group of friends delighted to discover the Frioul Islands in this way. An experience to be repeated as soon as possible.
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  • A
    Audrey
    Date of the rental 23/08/2025  ·  Date of the review 24/08/2025

    Translated from French

    Mael is passionate and inspiring. He was fantastic, attentive to our needs and extremely kind. He perfectly coordinated this very special day. We will cherish unforgettable memories of these family moments. A huge thank you for these shared moments.
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Reviews
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  • R
    Roberta
    Sep 2025

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful day aboard the Marie Lutin! Thank you, Maël, for being so accommodating and educational. Everything was perfect! See you next time!
  • L
    Lorette
    Sep 2025

    Translated from French

    We had an incredible day aboard Mael's sailboat! His presence and advice on the day's program were greatly appreciated. Those who wished could participate in the maneuvers and learn more about sailing. The whole group connected with Mael, and joy quickly set in on board. He taught us a lot, and his good humor and friendliness brightened up the already sunny day! The boat is very comfortable (mattresses for resting), and there were 10 of us (+ 1 with Mael). We had plenty of space, and the equipment provided was perfect for exploring the coves. A big thank you again, Mael, for this magnificent day. We will keep wonderful memories of it.
  • David
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    An excellent day with Maël on his beautiful sailboat! It all came together: exceptional weather, a sublime natural setting, a passionate skipper, and a group of friends delighted to discover the Frioul Islands in this way. An experience to be repeated as soon as possible.
  • A
    Audrey
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    Mael is passionate and inspiring. He was fantastic, attentive to our needs and extremely kind. He perfectly coordinated this very special day. We will cherish unforgettable memories of these family moments. A huge thank you for these shared moments.
  • M
    Manel
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful day with Maël aboard the Marie Lutin. Maël is very friendly, attentive, passionate, and a great teacher! I highly recommend this experience. Thank you again!
  • R
    Raphael
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    A great day with Mael. Welcoming, educational, and super friendly. Our best day spent in Marseille.
  • L
    Ludovic
    Aug 2025

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful evening, an experience I highly recommend if you're looking for something new at sea. The Skype user is very responsive, friendly, and offers good advice. The freediving instructor is also excellent.
  • A
    Alet
    Aug 2025

    Translated from Dutch

    We had a wonderful day on the sailboat with Mael. Mael communicates carefully and promptly. Throughout the day, he shared a lot of information with us about sailing. We enjoyed everything he shared with us. We visited beautiful bays, enjoyed swimming, and made use of the onboard SUPs, snorkels, and flippers. Thanks to Mael!
  • E
    Eléonore
    Jul 2025

    Translated from French

    We had a wonderful day with Maël, whom we highly recommend. He is a very caring, accommodating, educational, and professional person. Thank you for this day, which will remain etched in our memories.
  • P
    PANTEL
    Jul 2025

    Translated from French

    A dream day for 11 of us! After having the choice of three itineraries for our 7 hours on board, the day was a delight from start to finish. I 100% recommend Maël if you're looking for a perfect day on a sailboat ?
  • C
    Carla
    Jul 2025

    Translated from French

    We had an incredible day aboard the sailboat! Maël is a very professional skipper, attentive to everyone, and extremely friendly. He was able to adapt to our wishes with great flexibility, while happily sharing his sailing knowledge. The boat is very comfortable and well-maintained, perfect for a day for 8 people. We loved this experience and would not hesitate for a second to book again. Thanks again Maël for this great time!
  • N
    Naïla
    Jul 2025

    Translated from French

    The day went wonderfully, with great guidance from Maël, who is a lovely person and an experienced professional whom I highly recommend. Thank you again for this birthday I will remember! See you soon ?
  • K
    Katie
    Jul 2025
    We had ann amazing day on the boat, really would recommend for a nice chill day! Maél was so lovely, and was so easygoing, recommended places to sail, and asked us where we would prefer! 10/10 experience
  • L
    lara
    Jun 2025

    Translated from French

    The day on the boat was fantastic. We were a group of 10, and we all had plenty of space on the boat. The tour offered was really nice. We were able to swim in several beautiful spots. Mael is a great skipper; he was fantastic all day. Very happy to have booked with him.
  • Z
    Zak
    Aug 2024
    Can’t recommend Maël enough. Incredible day out. Lovely person with a lovely boat. If you see this it’s your sign to book!
  • M
    Manon
    Aug 2024

    Translated from French

    An exceptional experience on this sailboat with Maël who was very accommodating in organizing the evening and who was very educational, kind and patient in the way he taught us a few things about sailing. He is truly passionate about what he does and that makes these moments all the more enjoyable and authentic. Thank you again for everything, we can only recommend the experience!
  • C
    Camille
    Aug 2024

    Translated from French

    A wonderful tailor-made family cruise with the best skippers! Maël is a passionate sailor, teacher and philosopher ;-)
  • R
    Rhys
    Aug 2024
    Brilliant service. Great and helpful communication before hand and a fantastic experience on the day. Mael was really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Just a fantastic day, kids absolutely loved it.
  • A
    Ashley
    Jul 2024

    Translated from French

    Mael is a great skipper. My friends and I had a great time for my birthday. I recommend.
  • M
    Morgane
    Jul 2024

    Translated from French

    Great day with Maël! The boat is very spacious, ideal for groups. We had a great time despite a bit of a “sporty” navigation and some uninitiated people Great little coves
  • L
    Léa
    Jul 2024

    Translated from French

    We had a great day with Maël, everything was perfect! The boat is spacious and really beautiful! We really enjoyed it, the day went by way too quickly.
  • Floriane
    Jun 2024

    Translated from French

    Maël is just great!!! He welcomed us all with open arms and we had a wonderful time despite the rough seas. This sailing experience was just extraordinary. He accepted all the last minute changes and it suited our group perfectly! I recommend more more!!! See you soon Maël!!!
  • C
    Clara
    Jun 2024

    Translated from French

    Superb outing with Maël, very welcoming and who ensured that the outing was in the best conditions. Thanks again !
  • G
    Geraldine
    Jun 2024

    Translated from French

    Thank you for this family day (3 generations together) a professional skipper who knows how to share his passion and for all ages. Listening to everyone’s desires, sharing experience Excellent day to repeat We recommend it to you
  • A
    Arthur
    Jun 2024

    Translated from French

    A great day spent with Mael! Very attentive, flexible and happy to share his knowledge. We went to Friuli and were able to learn some navigation skills before landing in a cove. The boat is also very nice. To be done again without a doubt!!
  • P
    Pierre-Alexis
    May 2024

    Translated from French

    Maël was an excellent skipper during the day spent on his boat. He shared with us many tips, anecdotes and stories about the region and navigation, and did everything to ensure that we had a pleasant time. A great experience, which I can only recommend!
  • R
    Romain
    Oct 2023

    Translated from French

    We spent a Sunday with not very favorable weather, despite that Maël put us in the best conditions. Thank you so much !!
  • J
    Justine
    Oct 2023

    Translated from French

    We are a group of 8 friends who booked a whole day (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) on Saturday October 30 to enjoy the day and the sunset aboard Mael's sailboat. We couldn't hope for better than his warm welcome, the transmission of his passion for sailing (despite a light wind, Mael did his best to hoist the three sails and tack a few tacks), the discovery of new magnificent spots around Marseille with sharing some of his favorite sites for tranquility, scenery and snorkeling. All this in complete safety of course. A tailor-made program and a day spent in blissful mood, we will come back without hesitation! Thank you again for these good times shared.
  • M
    Manon
    Sep 2023

    Translated from French

    We loved our day on Maël's boat, there was everything you needed to have a great day! Maël was very kind, passionate about sailing and shared his knowledge with us which was very appreciated!
  • V
    Valentine
    Sep 2023

    Translated from French

    We were welcomed very warmly. The day was excellent, Maël knew how to share with us and introduce us to his passion with a lot of pedagogy and kindness. The experience was enriching both in activity and in human encounters. Thank you for this day! :)
  • M
    Marion
    Aug 2023

    Translated from French

    Magnificent day of boating towards Frioul and the creeks. Mael is a great captain, attentive and who will teach you the basics of navigation in no time!
  • R
    Rawiya
    Aug 2023

    Translated from French

    If you are looking for a great and human discovery of Marseille, I recommend that you make your reservation with Maël, his boat is top notch, Maël is accommodating, friendly and he knows a lot about the coves. He is also incredibly patient. ?
  • K
    Karine
    Aug 2023

    Translated from French

    Maël is a very professional super skipper, Respect for safety, patient with the children and makes them interested in the Navigation, very attentive to our expectations for this day at sea, discreet in short, we had a wonderful day with friends !! Thank you Mael
  • C
    Claudia
    Aug 2023

    Translated from French

    Maël did everything to make our trip on the sea go very well. He was very responsive to our needs. We hope to come back soon!
  • P
    Pauline
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Superb experience! Maël's kindness made this day perfect. He explained to us the different possible outings on the day depending on the wind and the weather. We felt safe all along, were able to take the helm, learn a lot of things, while enjoying and resting (swimming in the creeks, nap during navigation). Maël naturally knows how to find the right balance between sharing his passion and leaving privacy to his guests. Thank you very much, we will remember this day for a long time.
  • O
    Olivier
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    The captain and his beautiful boat gave us full satisfaction. He is a friendly man, very pedagogical with the children by explaining the navigation to them and making them steer. Contact with the adults was very pleasant, we had a great day.
  • A
    Anne
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Mael is great! At the same time welcoming, educational and discreet, we had a wonderful time aboard the Marie Lutin. Another big plus, knowing that the Skipper is involved in social-educational projects, co-financed thanks to yachting activities, Bravo!
  • N
    Nelly
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Mael is a beautiful person with a big heart, listening and very friendly contact. Magnificent experience to discover the Calanques and the world of sailing. Professional and pedagogue, we all very much appreciated this day during which we were able to participate in the maneuvers and enrich ourselves with his knowledge. The course of the day was decided jointly and the experience was very friendly. Safety remains one of its priorities. A great meeting!
  • clement
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Exceptional release! Great welcome, Maël is a very professional skipper who gave us good explanations on navigation and on the creeks. A very good day, I recommend 100%!
  • Léopold
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    A wonderful day with Mael. The boat is healthy and seaworthy, comfortable, with room to enjoy the exterior mattresses without interfering with maneuvers. The Ketch rig allows a didactic discovery of sailing, I recommend.
  • P
    Pascal
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    We had a great day in the company of Maël who was very professional and attentive to our desires. Everything was perfect !
  • Laura
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Thank you Maël for this great day, everything was perfect. A great captain and a superb boat, a return to sailing with a lesson for all passengers, it's really the best ;) I recommend +++
  • A
    Ariel
    Jul 2023

    Translated from English

    We had the best day with Maël. He was very warm and welcoming, communicative, taught us about sailing and the nearby Calanques we visited. It was an incredibly windy day and it was clear that his experience and knowledge about managing the boat and the conditions were strong. We felt really safe and comfortable and had an incredible time. Would highly recommend!
  • M
    Montaine
    Jul 2023

    Translated from French

    Thank you Maël for this superb memorable day at sea. Everything was perfect.
  • M
    Matthieu
    Jun 2023

    Translated from French

    We had a great experience with Mael, simple and authentic. Mael is very accessible, discreet and very accommodating for schedules, meeting places and destinations. It was an excellent day at sea, all the participants were delighted.

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Cancellation policy : Moderate

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70% refund up to 10 days before arrival, excluding service fees and commission.
Booking conditions
Includes professional skipper
Security deposit : £180

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