- List your property
- Support
- Trips
- Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in





Marseille: boat to Le Frioul, Château d'If, and swim
Reviews
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Swim in a turquoise cove of the Frioul Islands
- Explore the seabed with masks and snorkels provided
- Get close to the Château d'If and learn the storey of the Count of Monte-Cristo
- Admire the wild coves and cliffs of the Frioul Islands from the sea
- Enjoy a day trip in a small group limited to 11 participants
Activity location
- Marseille
- Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Esp. J4 Mucem, 13001 Marseille, France | Meeting point – Marseille Boat Tours Your boat trip departs from the basin located directly behind the Mucem – Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The boat leaves on time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Important: Do not take the Mucem footbridge. Follow the road around the museum to reach the esplanade and the boarding area located behind the Mucem, by the water. Please carefully check the meeting point map provided with your booking before coming. It clearly shows the route to follow and the exact boarding location. Marseille Boat Tours – Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JLYfAzw8vHsgnP5z9 Once you arrive, please do not call us. Simply wait at the meeting point and the skipper will come and meet you before boarding. A blue Marseille Boat Tours flag is installed on the quay to clearly identify the meeting point. Please follow the provided map and GPS location carefully and make sure to arrive on time.
- Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Check availability
Marseille: boat to Le Frioul, Château d'If, and swim
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
What's included, what's not
Inclusions 2-hour boat excursionInclusions Professional skipper-guideInclusions FuelInclusions Stop for swimmingInclusions Masks and snorkels for snorkellingInclusions Swim ladderInclusions Shaded area on the boatInclusions Music onboardInclusions Safety gearExclusions Drinks and FoodExclusions A towelExclusions Transport from the hotelExclusions Admission and tour of Château d'If
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Embark from the Mucem, at the entrance to the Old Port of Marseille, for a 2-hour excursion on a semi-rigid boat, limited to 11 participants. Accompanied by a local skipper, discover Marseille from the sea before heading to Château d'If and the Frioul Islands.
From the outset, admire the Mucem, Fort Saint-Jean, the Cathédrale de la Major, and the entrance to the Old Port from a unique vantage point.
Then approach the famous Chateau d'If, a fortress that became a prison and was made world famous by Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo. Your skipper will tell you the history of the site and some anecdotes about the Marseille harbour.
Continue sailing around the Frioul archipelago, among limestone cliffs, wild creeks, and crystal-clear waters. Depending on the sea conditions, discover the surroundings of the islands of Pomègues and Ratonneau, the Calanque des Cambrettes, or other coves accessible only by boat.
Followed by a swimming stop in a secluded cove in the Frioul. Enjoy the turquoise water to swim, relax, and explore the seabed. Masks and snorkels are available for a snorkelling session.
The exact swimming location is chosen by the skipper based on wind, sea conditions, and visitor numbers to ensure the best conditions for safety and comfort.
After swimming, enjoy a final panoramic view of Marseille during the drop-off at the Mucem.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Marseille
- Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Esp. J4 Mucem, 13001 Marseille, France | Meeting point – Marseille Boat Tours Your boat trip departs from the basin located directly behind the Mucem – Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. The boat leaves on time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Important: Do not take the Mucem footbridge. Follow the road around the museum to reach the esplanade and the boarding area located behind the Mucem, by the water. Please carefully check the meeting point map provided with your booking before coming. It clearly shows the route to follow and the exact boarding location. Marseille Boat Tours – Meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JLYfAzw8vHsgnP5z9 Once you arrive, please do not call us. Simply wait at the meeting point and the skipper will come and meet you before boarding. A blue Marseille Boat Tours flag is installed on the quay to clearly identify the meeting point. Please follow the provided map and GPS location carefully and make sure to arrive on time.
- Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France