Sail the legendary waters that spawned history's greatest corsairs — Francis Drake's nemesis, the privateers of Saint-Malo — with a passionate local captain who brings every fort, island, and tidal rock to vivid life from the water. The perspective from the sea is the one most visitors never see.
What to expect
You board at the Saint-Malo marina and set out into the bay, the granite ramparts rising magnificently behind you. Your captain narrates the corsair history — the audacious raids, the fortified islets of Fort National and Grand Bé — as guillemots wheel overhead. At low tide, the surrounding rock formations and hidden reefs emerge from the sea like a natural fortress. Back ashore with time to explore the old town on foot.
Good to know
Trips depart from the Saint-Malo marina, a short walk from the cruise terminal. The excursion is 1h30, leaving plenty of time for the old town afterward. Pre-book online; summer slots sell out. Check weather conditions — trips may be cancelled in strong winds. Comfortable flat shoes and a windproof layer are recommended.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Saint Malo — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Saint Malo
- Private Shore Excursion: Mont Saint-Michel Village & Abbey
- Saint-Malo & Cancale by Vintage Sidecar — Half-Day
- Private 5-Hour Driver-Guide Tour: Mont Saint-Michel from the Port
- Saint-Malo Ramparts & Old Town: Private Intro Walk with Local Guide
- Saint-Malo & Saint-Suliac: Vintage Sidecar Coastal Village Adventure