Paddling yourself into coves inaccessible by road or big boat is the most physical, immersive way to experience the Calanques' cliffs and clear water.
What to expect
After a quick safety briefing, you paddle out from a quiet launch point with a guide, gliding under limestone cliffs and into narrow inlets where the water turns impossibly clear. There are stops to swim and snorkel directly from the kayak. The pace is easy enough for a first-timer but genuinely gets you into places the bigger tours can't reach.
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Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (La Ciotat)
$80 per person
Run by Canoeing Cassis Calanques Marseille Expénature
Good to know
Book the morning slot for calmer water and cooler temperatures; transfer to the launch point from La Ciotat takes about 20–30 minutes.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at La Ciotat — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
Explora Journeys · EXPLORA II
from $4,270
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Explora Journeys · EXPLORA I
from $4,375
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Explora Journeys · EXPLORA V
from $5,350
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Explora Journeys · EXPLORA IV
from $7,385
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