Slip beneath the turquoise surface of a UNESCO-listed marine park on a 4-hour private boat charter. Snorkel limestone grottos, float above posidonia meadows, and anchor in coves unreachable on foot — pure Provence at its most unspoiled.
What to expect
Board a sleek private vessel in Marseille's Vieux-Port and cruise south into the national park. Your skipper drops anchor at hidden inlets — think Sugiton or the sea caves of Morgiou — where you slip on fins and explore underwater limestone arches and shoals of fish. On deck between dives, cold rosé and local charcuterie are laid out as the white cliffs tower above. Return with salty hair and the deep satisfaction of a place most visitors only see from a distance.
Good to know
4-hour duration fits comfortably within a typical port day. Pre-book directly well in advance in peak summer; bring reef-safe sunscreen (mandatory in the national park). All snorkel equipment provided.