Glide past thirteen jaw-dropping limestone inlets from the charming port of Cassis — the definitive Calanques panorama. Turquoise water, soaring white cliffs, and hidden beaches make this the region's most iconic sea journey.
What to expect
Depart from the sun-drenched harbour of Cassis — itself a picture-postcard Provençal fishing village — and follow the coastline as it fractures into a series of dramatic fjord-like calanques. Your guide names each inlet, shares the geology and ecology of the national park, and pauses at the most photogenic viewpoints. The boat threads through the narrowest passages where sheer white limestone drops straight into water the colour of glacial ice. The round trip takes roughly 1.5–2 hours, leaving plenty of time to explore Cassis on foot afterwards.
Good to know
Cassis is 30 minutes from Marseille by train or taxi. Morning departures offer the calmest seas and best light. Book directly on the Icard Maritime website; tickets sell out fast in summer. Confirm all-aboard time before committing to a departure slot.