Cannes: Ste Marguerite island ferry & Corniche d'Or Cruise Combo
Overview
Board the ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite for a day of hiking, nature-exploring & relaxation. Cruise just 15 minutes off the coast of the French Riviera to the largest of the Lérins Islands, spend your time here as you please. Hit a forested walking trail, discover diverse bird & plant life, visit the maritime museum & the Fort Royal, where the 'Man in the Iron Mask' legend comes to life.
At 2:30pm you will board our cruise to the Corniche d'Or.
Discover the coastline by boat on this 2-hour sightseeing cruise (commentary in French only). Hop aboard your boat on the Island and cruise to the Golfe de la Napoule toward the coastline of the Corniche d’Or. Take in beautiful views of the French Riviera from your vantage point on the water and look out for highlights such as the red rocks of the Esterel. Capture the scenery on camera en route to Rade d'Agay, before returning to Cannes.
What's Included
- One way ferry from Cannes to Ste Marguerite
- Boat return to Cannes
- 2h sightseeing cruise (commentary in French only) towards La Corniche d'Or of the Esterel Massif
- Free time on Ste Marguerite Island
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
20 Quai Saint-Pierre
06400 Cannes, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Morning boat transfer from Cannes to Ste Marguerite island and free time ashore to discover + 2h afternoon sightseeing cruise towards the Esterel natural park & its corniche d'or, the perfect combo to discover the surroundings of Cannes like you never did.
Board the ferry at Cannes port at your chosen departure time. Just a short 15-minute ferry ride off the French Riviera coast, Ile Sainte-Marguerite forms part of the Lérins Islands archipelago in the Golfe de la Napoule, and offers a heady blend of culture, history and nature.
When you arrive, step off the ferry, breathe in fragrant scents of pine and eucalyptus and head off to begin exploring independently. Pick a hiking trail — well-marked trails cover the island — and traverse dense forests for a botanical discovery. Or simply stroll to the Batéguier pond to spot migratory birds, or Point de la Convention to appreciate a range of unique plant species that call Ile Sainte-Marguerite home.
No trip to the island is complete without a visit to the Fort Royal, a former prison fortress built by Spanish invaders in the 17th century. Here is where the notorious 'Man in the Iron Mask' is said to have been imprisoned. Today the fortress finds new use as a maritime museum, with a wealth of archaeological finds that include 1st-century murals, artifacts from a 10th-century Saracen shipwreck and even Roman–era ceramics.
Another option is the Méditerranoscope marine research center, which works to protect the diverse sea life in the waters around the Lérins Islands. If you get hungry, you can choose from two restaurants and two sandwich kiosks. Or bring a picnic!
At 2:30 pm you will board the cruise to the Corncihe d'Or.
This commented cruise allows you to discover a magnificent natural décor where the red cliffs of the Esterel Massif meet the indigo blue sea.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please arrive at Trans Cote d'Azur ticket office to exchange your voucher for a boat ticket 30 minutes before departure.
- No bathroom facilities on the ferry
- Be sure to check exact ferry departure and return times before your trip
- Tickets are lost if you'd miss the boat departure
- The shipping company reserves the right, without prior notice, to change its schedule or route (due to weather conditions, technical issues, safety reasons, etc...), and this cannot be grounds for compensation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Cannes: Ste Marguerite island ferry & Corniche d’Or Cruise Combo?
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Activity code: C-2502P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Cannes customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- One way ferry from Cannes to Ste Marguerite.
- Boat return to Cannes.
- 2h sightseeing cruise (commentary in French only) towards La Corniche d'Or of the Esterel Massif.
- Free time on Ste Marguerite Island.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cannes: Ste Marguerite island ferry & Corniche d'Or Cruise Combo is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cannes: Ste Marguerite island ferry & Corniche d’Or Cruise Combo will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cannes. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- One way ferry from Cannes to Ste Marguerite
- Boat return to Cannes
- 2h sightseeing cruise (commentary in French only) towards La Corniche d'Or of the Esterel Massif
- Free time on Ste Marguerite Island
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please arrive at Trans Cote d'Azur ticket office to exchange your voucher for a boat ticket 30 minutes before departure.
- No bathroom facilities on the ferry
- Be sure to check exact ferry departure and return times before your trip
- Tickets are lost if you'd miss the boat departure
- The shipping company reserves the right, without prior notice, to change its schedule or route (due to weather conditions, technical issues, safety reasons, etc...), and this cannot be grounds for compensation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
