Nice Snorkeling Tours: Our Top 8

1.Nice: Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 638 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70Our pick

From Chango Diving in Nice, you’ll ride 10 to 15 minutes by speedboat to Villefranche Bay, then spend about an hour swimming and snorkeling with a certified instructor. Chris, Benoit, Ben, or Adrian may lead, and gear, wetsuits, and flotation aids are included.

“The guide was nice, funny and helpful. We didn’t see that many fish but we did see some so was happy but I imagine it was because it was quite busy in the area we went to. They gave us the snorkels and flippers. The water was very salty so you can just float on top of the water whilst looking for fish or swim if you’d want to. Where we went to there was a bit of shore where you could go and sit and chill for a bit before getting back in! This was my first time snorkelling and I would definitely do it again!”

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2.Nice: Mala Caves, Villefranche & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 531 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Top rated

Set out from Port Lympia in Nice on a small semi-rigid boat with a bilingual guide such as JB, Paul, or Leo. Cruise past Èze, Beaulieu, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, swim and snorkel near Mala Cave, then spend about 45 minutes exploring Villefranche-sur-Mer.

“Had a great time. Our guide, Paul, was great. Would do it again ☺️”

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3.Nice: Secret Riviera Boat Tour to Mala cave with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 473 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Join a small group of up to 12 for a fast, lively RIB boat ride from Nice to Mala Cave. Swim and snorkel with supplied gear, then cruise past Èze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche Bay with guides such as Paul, JB, or Leo sharing local stories and music.

“The excursion was great! Our guide provided a lot of interesting info about the area. The boat was fun and the swimming was amazing. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.From Nice: French Riviera Swimming and Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Best value

Join Le Poseidon in Nice for a two-hour wooden-boat cruise to Villefranche Bay near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. You get about an hour in the water, with snorkeling gear, crew supervision, and a wetsuit if needed. Raffaella has been especially kind with nervous swimmers, while the crew keeps the trip relaxed and safe.

“My family truly enjoyed the trip, the boat crew looked after us really well. They were very professional, made sure a swimming kit was the correct size for me and the kids, They stopped the boat when we spotted the dolphins. They spoke English and Spanish and I think it’s a really good sign of customer service.”

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5.From Nice: Villefranche Bay Swimming & Snorkeling Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet the Le Poseidon team at Nice’s harbor, collect your mask, snorkel, fins, and possible wetsuit, then cruise by wooden boat toward Villefranche Bay or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. You get a safety briefing and time to swim in calm, shallow water while looking for fish, octopus, starfish, and sea urchins.

“Such an amazing experience! The guides were funny and helpful, and we got to see some amazing fish :)”

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6.Nice: Monaco & Mala Caves Boat Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

This three-hour cruise from Nice visits Monaco, Cap-d’Ail, the Mala caves, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. You get a 100-minute swim and snorkel stop, a 45-minute village visit, bilingual guiding, music, masks, snorkels, and a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Leo and Jean Baptiste are known for lively, personal hosting.

“everything was great, the tour guide was veryy nice (pun intended 🤭) and surprisingly enough i found the music that was played to be very fitting of the context: i.e more vibrant and fast if we were going through waves and augmented our pace, all in all it was very enjoyable 🥺”

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7.Nice: Lerins Islands Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $123

Set out from Nice with skipper Leo or another English and French-speaking guide for a four-hour speedboat trip to the Lérins Islands. Snorkel around Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures, explore Sainte-Marguerite Island, and cruise past Antibes and the Baie des Milliardaires.

“The whole trip/ experience was great. The boat leader, Leo was amazing and knew everything about the sights we passed. He always joined us on the guided snorkeling swim. 10 out of 10.”

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8.Nice : VIP sea tour with snorkeling & discover scuba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $288

Spend three hours aboard a comfortable boat between Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, with 90 minutes for guided snorkeling and a beginner scuba session. English and French instructors provide equipment and personal guidance. Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, and an appetite for Mediterranean views.

“Haven’t dove in years and one of guys gave me a quick refresher and another took me down just the two of us. I felt very comfortable and will most likely keep diving now. Very knowledgeable and a very well oiled machine”

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