Cannes Private Boat Tour to the Lerins Islands

The Cannes private boat tour to the Lerins Islands charters a fully equipped boat exclusively for your group, from EUR 472, with a flexible itinerary around the islands' turquoise coves and an onboard fridge, shower and sound system that go well beyond what a shared catamaran offers. It is one of the few Cannes boat tour options where the pace, stops and playlist are entirely up to you.

What Makes This Cannes Boat Tour to the Lerins Islands Different?

Every shared cruise in this comparison runs on a fixed schedule with a set route. This one hands you the boat and lets your group decide how the day unfolds: more time swimming here, a quick stop at a quieter cove there, no other guests to accommodate. The equipment list is also a step up from the group tours, a giant floating mat, a private marine toilet, a freshwater shower and a fridge stocked with your own drinks, all standard on this charter rather than optional extras.

Is the Private Boat Tour to the Lerins Islands Worth It?

Yes, for a group that wants full control of the day and does not mind the added skipper fee. At EUR 472 for the boat plus a mandatory EUR 300 cash skipper fee, the real cost sits closer to EUR 772 total, which works out reasonably for six or seven people splitting the boat but is a lot for a couple compared with the shared catamaran cruises. If cost per person matters more than exclusivity, the half-day catamaran cruise covers similar water at a fraction of the price.

What Does the Cannes Private Boat Tour Include?

The advertised price covers the private boat, fuel for the standard Lerins Islands route, a stand-up paddleboard, a giant floating mat, snorkeling gear, and use of the onboard fridge, shower and marine toilet. The skipper is contracted separately and must be paid in cash on the day, EUR 300 per trip, since French maritime law requires a licensed operator to pilot the boat. Food, alcoholic drinks, towels and sunscreen are not included, though the fridge is available for anything you bring aboard.

Who Should Book This Private Cannes Boat Tour?

Families, groups of friends, and couples who want privacy and a flexible schedule over a set itinerary are the best fit, especially larger groups who can split the total cost across more people. It also suits travelers celebrating a birthday or anniversary who want music, drinks and a slower pace without sharing the deck. It is a weaker choice for solo travelers or couples on a budget, since the fixed EUR 300 skipper fee applies regardless of group size and makes this a poor value for one or two people.

Getting to the Cannes Departure Point

The exact marina and meeting point are confirmed on your booking, typically within or close to central Cannes. Arrive with enough time to settle payment for the skipper fee in cash before boarding, since this is handled directly with the skipper rather than through the booking platform. Bring your own food, drinks and towels, since only fresh drinking water is provided in the onboard fridge.

Insider Tips for the Private Lerins Islands Charter

Confirm the cash skipper fee and any card payment alternatives with the operator before your trip date, so there are no surprises at check-in. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and your own towels, since neither is included despite the otherwise generous equipment list. If your group wants the Seabob underwater scooter, ask about availability and pricing in advance, since it is a popular paid add-on that can sell out on busy days.

How This Compares to Other Cannes Boat Tours

For a lower per-person cost with a similar swim-and-snorkel format, the Cannes Half-Day Catamaran Cruise covers the same islands on a shared boat. Groups wanting an even higher level of comfort and a wider choice of routes should compare against the Cannes Private Yacht Charter, which adds a professional skipper's fee into the advertised price and covers Cap d'Antibes and the Esterel as well. For a mid-point option that is still shared but more upscale than a catamaran, see the Cannes Luxury Yacht Cruise to the Lerins Islands.