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The 15 Best Nice Snorkeling Tours

16 tours  ·  from $58 a head

The short list you would pass to a friend heading south: 15 nice snorkeling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.

Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour - Passing Èze, Beaulieu and Cap-Ferrat
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Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

1.Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 531 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Leave Port Lympia with a bilingual skipper and up to 11 other passengers. Speed along the coast to Mala Cave for a swim or snorkel, pass Èze and Cap-Ferrat, then spend 45 minutes in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Guides such as JB, Paul and Leo bring local stories, music and practical Nice tips. Snorkel gear is included, but food and drinks are not.

“JB and Leo were so much fun and so funny! We loved seeing the sights, swimming in crystal clear waters and plenty of walking time in Villefranche! 🥰”

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Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay - Good for first-timers, with one important limit
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Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

2.Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 448 reviews · from $68

From the Port of Nice, take a speedboat to Villefranche Bay for about an hour of guided snorkeling. Your certified instructor provides a mask, fins, snorkel, and wetsuit, with life jackets and floating noodles available if needed. Keep an eye out for fish, sea urchins, and, with luck, an octopus.

“We had great instructor who was friendly, informative and helpful throughout the tour. we were given enough time to check out the sites and snorkel with no delays before or after the ride. Highly recommend!”

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From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise - Swimming is required, not optional preparation
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From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

3.French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Best value

Leave Nice on a wooden boat for a coastal cruise to Villefranche Bay near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. You get snorkeling gear, a safety briefing and time to swim or relax aboard. The crew speaks English and French. You must be at least 12 and able to swim without assistance.

“This was the highlight of our trip in Nice! We saw many fish and sea life, while exploring the beautiful coastline. Would recommend if you are wanting to explore the Sea in a unique way or enjoy snorkelling. Lots of time was given (around 1h) to explore the water, while boat ride lasted about 45 minutes. The guides explained safety and how to use the equipment well.”

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Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling - The Ride Along the Riviera Coast
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Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

4.Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 326 reviews · from $74

From Nice’s Port Lympia, a local captain takes a small group of up to 12 along the Riviera coast to Mala Cave for a swim and snorkel stop, then past Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche. Masks, snorkels and life jackets are provided. Guides including Jean-Baptiste and Leo lead tours in French and English.

“So fun!!! Definitely recommend this trip. Great value for the activity.”

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French Riviera Villefranche Bay Snorkeling Tour from Nice - What the snorkeling is really like
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French Riviera Villefranche Bay Snorkeling Tour from Nice

5.French Riviera Villefranche Bay Snorkeling Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

From Nice Port, take a short boat ride toward Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, then snorkel independently near the boat for up to an hour. The English-speaking, supervised outing includes fitted mask, snorkel, fins, and a wetsuit when water temperature calls for one. You must be at least 12 and able to swim without a life jacket.

“A short boat ride and given equipment to snorkel around a cove for an hour, exactly what we wanted and we had a great time.”

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From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour - How Long the Outing Really Takes
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From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

6.Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

From Le Poseidon in Nice, you’ll take a wooden boat along the Riviera to Villefranche Bay or St Jean Cap Ferrat. The captain provides a safety briefing, and you get a mask, snorkel, fins, and a wetsuit if water temperature calls for one. Plan on a scenic cruise and time to swim or look for fish, octopus, starfish, and sea urchins.

“No life jackets was something I would change I can swim but I like to relax in the water but other than that great tour”

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Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche - sur - Mer - How the boat and gear affect the experience
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Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche – sur – Mer

7.Boat trip and snorkeling in Villefranche – sur – Mer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Nice by boat with Chango’s team for a snorkeling spot near Cap Ferrat or the Cape of Nice. The roughly two-hour trip includes gear, a safety briefing and about an hour in the water. Guides such as Chris and Benoit explain the coast and local sea life. Bring your own swimsuit; wetsuits may be available when the season calls for them.

“So so insanely beautiful and fun. I will never forget this excursion and will definitely be one of the best highlights of my life.”

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Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling - Port Hercules and Monaco from the sea
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Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

8.Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

From Nice, join a bilingual guide and a small group of up to 12 for a coastal boat trip past Monaco, Eze and Cap-Ferrat. The main stop is at La Réserve de la Mala for swimming and snorkeling, with masks, snorkels and life jackets provided. Guides such as Leo, Antoine and Jean-Baptiste have led trips, though your guide may vary.

“Our guide, Antoine, was absolutely amazing! He’s such a fun guy who made the whole experience unforgettable. I had a great time from start to finish and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling - The Mala Cave swim stop
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From Nice : Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

9.Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Leave Nice’s Port Lympia on a small-group boat tour of up to 12 people. Cruise the Riviera coast, stop near Mala Cave for a swim and snorkel, then pass Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche Bay. Snorkel gear and life jackets are provided, and guides such as Leo, Paul, and Jean-Baptiste bring local color and a lively playlist.

“Great trip with swimming and sightseeing! Leo was so much fun! Great playlist and energy. Would recommend to everyone!”

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Nice, Cap d'Ail: Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - A short briefing before you set off
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Nice, Cap d’Ail: Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

10.Nice, Cap d’Ail: Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Meet your instructor at Restaurant La Pinède in Cap-d’Ail for a two-hour coastal snorkeling trip with a sea scooter. You’ll get a mask, fins, snorkel and protective suit, then follow a freediving and scuba instructor along less-used stretches of coast. The outing suits swimmers aged eight and up, and groups are limited to six. Instructor Julien has been named by participants as a friendly guide.

“Amazing experience! The sea scooter made snorkeling effortless and fun, and we saw plenty of fish, octopus, and sea urchins. The instructor was professional and the small group size made it very personal. Highly recommended if you’re in Nice or Monaco!”

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Nice: Lerins Islands Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Snorkeling at Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures
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Nice: Lerins Islands Boat Tour with Snorkeling

11.Lerins Islands Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $123

From Nice, a small-group speedboat tour takes you to the Lérins Islands for a swim and snorkel at Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures, then a stop on Sainte-Marguerite and a coastal cruise near Antibes. The skipper provides live commentary in English or French. When he is at the helm, Leo has also led guided snorkel swims.

“The whole trip/ experience was great. The boat leader, Leo was amazing and knew everything about the sights we passed. He always joined us on the guided snorkeling swim. 10 out of 10.”

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Boat tour guided from Nice to Monaco with snorkeling - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and its clear-water coves
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Boat tour guided from Nice to Monaco with snorkeling

12.Boat tour guided from Nice to Monaco with snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join a small-group boat trip from Nice along the Riviera toward Monaco, with stops at Port Hercule, Mala, Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Snorkeling gear and life jackets are included, and guides such as Lucas, Leo and Antoine have led trips with lively commentary and music. Expect swimming time, sea views and a 45-minute Villefranche stop.

“The meeting point was easy to find, Lucas our tour guide was so much fun, he was very informative, funny, and most of all played great music. Out of all of the excursions we did over our 2 week, 20th wedding anniversary European vacation, this was our favorite.”

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Nice, Beaulieu Sur Mer: Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour - Getting Comfortable With the Scooter
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Nice, Beaulieu Sur Mer: Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

13.Nice, Beaulieu Sur Mer: Sea Scooter Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Near Cap d’Ail, an instructor leads a small-group snorkeling trip using one underwater scooter per person. You’ll set off from the coast, glide over the seabed, and pause to look for fish, sea urchins, and octopus. Julien has led recent outings, though your instructor may differ. The two-hour session includes equipment and safety instruction.

“Using the scooter was a fun and new experience and our guide, Julien, was very helpful throughout. We saw lots of beautiful fish and even saw an octopus!”

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From Nice : Lerins Islands Boat Excursion with Snorkeling - Snorkeling around the Lérins Islands
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From Nice : Lerins Islands Boat Excursion with Snorkeling

14.Lerins Islands Boat Excursion with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

From Nice’s Port Lympia, a skipper takes you by speedboat to the Lérins Islands for a swim and snorkeling stop, with masks and snorkels provided. You also get an hour to explore Sainte-Marguerite and a short look at boat-only Billionaires’ Bay. The group is capped at 12; captain Leo has led the trip, though assignments can vary.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip to the French Riviera. The bay and islands are unbelievable and snorkeling in the clear blue ocean was a once in a lifetime experience. My wife was a little nervous about the speed of the boat pre-trip but it was very safe and comfortable. The captain did a great job of giving us the highlights of the coast and he was very entertaining throughout the trip.”

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Nice : VIP sea tour with snorkeling & discover scuba - Snorkel, try scuba, or do both
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Nice : VIP sea tour with snorkeling & discover scuba

15.VIP sea tour with snorkeling & discover scuba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $288

Set out from Nice for a three-hour boat trip to coastal sites between Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Snorkel with provided gear, or try an introductory scuba session with an instructor. The outing includes about 90 minutes at sea, English- and French-speaking instruction, water and other drinks on board.

“Absolutely brilliant day out. Went with my wife and two daughters, all first time divers, and couldn’t have had a better experience. All the staff were really friendly and talked us through everything before we got to the dive spot. We all felt really safe and enjoyed the experience immensely. Highly recommend for families who want a taster of scuba.”

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