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Birthday at sea in Marseille: group of friends having drinks at sunset on a catamaran
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Birthday at sea in Marseille: celebrate on a private boat

A sailboat or catamaran just for you and your guests, a professional skipper, drinks at anchor facing the sunset and the cake out at sea. From 2 to 25 people, departing from Marseille, Cassis or La Ciotat.
Private boat from700€
  • From 2 to 25 people
  • Skipper and fuel included
  • Surprise planned with you
The options

Birthday at sea: three ways to celebrate

A birthday at sea in Marseille starts with a private boat for your guests. Choose the time of day: all prices include taxes, for the whole boat.

Most popular

Sunset

About 3 hours, drinks at anchor facing the setting sun, then the return with the lights of Marseille.

  • Departure 1 hour before sunset
  • Drinks from the caterer or your own
  • Cake served at anchor
from700€

private sailboat · catamaran from €1,090

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Evening at sea

From 6pm to 11pm: sunset, dinner on board at anchor and night sailing.

  • Caterer’s dinner from €50/person
  • Or your own dinner
  • Night sailing
from990€

private sailboat · catamaran from €1,490

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Day at sea

From 10am to 5pm: swimming, paddleboarding, coves of the Côte Bleue or the Frioul and lunch at anchor.

  • Paddleboard included
  • Caterer’s lunch €35 to €75/person
  • Swimming and snorkelling
from790€

private sailboat · catamaran from €1,490

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For two, shared sunset

For a romantic birthday: a sailboat trip in a small group, on Thursdays and Fridays.

  • Departure 1 hour before sunset
  • Optional drinks €19 or €35
from89€

per seat · €169 for two

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2-hour boat ride

On a private RIB with a skipper, for a quick surprise with friends or family.

  • From 1 to 10 people
  • Côte Bleue or Frioul
from220€

per boat, 1 to 4 people

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Prices per boat

How much does a birthday at sea cost?

Prices per boat and per option, skipper included
BoatGuestsSunsetEveningFull day
Sailboat 43 to 47 ft2 to 12 people€700€990€790
Catamaran 40 ft2 to 12 peopleon quotationon quotation€1,490
42-foot catamaran2 to 14 peopleon quotationon quotation€1,690
IA Orana catamaran14 to 16 people€1,090€1,490€2,190
Catamaran 50 ft and over14 to 20 peopleon quotationon quotation€2,590
Classic sailboat Andale2 to 12 peopleon quotationon quotation€2,000
Classic sailboat Hygie10 to 20 peopleon quotationon quotation€2,750
Ketch Belle Aventure (1929)10 to 25 peopleon quotationon quotation€4,800

Prices include taxes and are for the private boat with skipper, fuel and port taxes included, from May to September. For more than 25 guests, we raft several boats together or offer the classic sailboat Saintam’, for up to 30 people. See the details of each boat on our day at sea page and the IA Orana catamaran.

Off season, from October to April, sunsets come earlier and the light is often magnificent: a lovely time for a birthday at sea, with prices we can work out together.

Extras

Drinks, meals and extras for your birthday at sea

Drinks · €19 / personTwo glasses (rosé, beer or soft drink) and a sharing board.
Prestige drinks · €35 / personA glass of champagne, another drink and a premium sharing board.
Lunch · €35 to €75 / personMenus from our partner caterer, delivered on board, unlimited drinks.
Dinner · from €50 / personCaterer’s menu served at anchor, or your own dinner.
Host or deckhand · + €200For service on board while you enjoy your guests.
Departure from Cassis or La Ciotat · + €300All our boats can leave from Cassis or La Ciotat.

The paddleboard, life jackets, glasses and ice are on board. Bring your cake, candles and decorations: balloons, garlands and banners are welcome, with respect for the boat and the sea. Confetti and sky lanterns, which end up in the water, should be avoided.

For a more generous prestige drinks package, with champagne and savoury bites, or a festive dinner on board a classic sailboat, we put together a tailor-made menu with our partner caterer.

Ideas

Ideas for an unforgettable birthday at sea

30th, 40th, 50th or 60th

A milestone birthday deserves a setting to match: the sunset over the bay of Marseille, with the Frioul islands and the Château d’If as a backdrop.

Wedding anniversary

A dinner for two or with the family on board a classic sailboat, such as Belle Aventure, a 1929 ketch, to celebrate years of happiness.

Birthday with friends

A private catamaran, music outside protected areas, swimming and drinks at anchor: the ideal party for a group of friends.

Family birthday

Children love the paddleboard, swimming and the dolphins when they show up. Life jackets in their size, and a skipper who looks after them.

Surprise birthday

A cover story, a meeting at the port, and the surprise at boarding: we organise everything with you, with complete discretion.

Company anniversary

Your company’s 10th anniversary or a colleague’s leaving party: an evening at sea for the whole team, up to 25 people and more.

Surprise

Organising a surprise birthday at sea

A surprise birthday at sea takes just a few messages with us to prepare. Here is how we make sure the guest of honour suspects nothing.

1. The cover story

A boat trip for two, lunch at the port or a visit to L’Estaque: together we agree on a believable story and a meeting time at Port Corbières, where the private car park makes it easy for guests to arrive.

2. Guests on board first

Your guests board a few minutes before the guest of honour arrives. The skipper settles them in, puts the cake in the fridge and gets the drinks ready.

3. The surprise and departure

On arrival, everyone is on board, the music starts and the boat casts off. Head for the coves of the Côte Bleue or the Frioul islands for the sunset, away from the busiest areas.

4. The cake at anchor

At anchor, facing the setting sun, the skipper leaves the stage to you for the cake and presents. You return with the lights of Marseille, a moment everyone will remember.

5. The memories

Remember to charge your phones: the sunset over the sea, the laughter when the cake arrives and the end-of-day swim make unforgettable photos. The skipper will be happy to take the group photo from the tender or the pontoon.

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In pictures

Birthdays at sea in pictures

Birthday at sea: glass of rosé with drinks on a catamaran in a calanque
Drinks at anchor, in a cove.
Celebration meal in the cockpit of the IA Orana catamaran
The celebration meal in the cockpit.
Sunset on the trampoline of a catamaran during a birthday at sea
The sunset from the trampoline.

Why book with LOCVOILIER?

Since 2018, LOCVOILIER has organised boat trips, charters and deliveries from Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. Our professional skippers know every cove on the coast, our boats are carefully maintained and you benefit from private, secure parking at Port Corbières. Prices are shown clearly, all taxes included, and we reply to every request quickly, by phone, email or WhatsApp.

FAQ

Birthday at sea: your questions

How much does a birthday at sea in Marseille cost?

A birthday at sea on a private sailboat with a skipper costs €700 for a sunset, and €790 for an evening from 6pm to 11pm or a day from 10am to 5pm, for the whole boat. On a catamaran, allow from €1,090 for a sunset on IA Orana and €1,490 for a day. For two, the shared sunset starts at €89 per seat.

How many guests can we bring?

From 2 to 12 people on a sailboat, up to 20 on a catamaran and up to 25 on board the ketch Belle Aventure. For a larger group, we raft several boats together at anchor: the party carries on from one deck to the other.

Can we bring a birthday cake?

Yes, of course. Bring your cake, we keep it cool on board and the skipper leaves you the moment of surprise at anchor, facing the sunset or in a cove.

What does the price include?

The private boat, the professional skipper, fuel, port taxes, the paddleboard and safety equipment. Drinks, meals and decorations are optional or brought by you.

Can we arrange drinks or a meal?

Yes: the Drinks package at €19 per person (two glasses and a sharing board), Prestige drinks at €35 with a glass of champagne, the caterer’s lunch from €35 to €75 per person, and dinner from €50 per person. You can also bring your own picnic.

Can we organise a surprise birthday?

Yes, it is one of our specialities. We agree with you on a meeting point, a cover story and a time, and we keep the secret until boarding.

Which option should we choose for a birthday at sea?

The sunset, about three hours with drinks at anchor, is the most popular option. The evening extends the party until 11pm with dinner on board. The full day lets you enjoy swimming, the coves and lunch at anchor.

Where do the boats leave from?

From Port Corbières in L’Estaque, with private, secure parking. All our boats can also leave from Cassis or La Ciotat, with a supplement of €300.

Can we play music on board?

Yes, outside the heart of the Calanques National Park, where amplified music is forbidden. The skipper chooses a suitable anchorage, for example on the Côte Bleue or at the Frioul outside protected areas.

Can children come?

Yes, children are welcome, with life jackets in their size. A birthday at sea is an unforgettable memory for the whole family.

How far in advance should I book?

Ideally two to three weeks ahead, and earlier for a Saturday in June, July or August. For a date coming up soon, contact us on WhatsApp: we always look for a solution, even if it means offering another boat.

Can we sleep on board after the party?

For a night on board, we offer our skippered charters on a sailboat or catamaran. Contact us to combine the birthday evening with a night at anchor or in port.

What if the weather is bad?

The skipper decides on the trip depending on the weather. If the mistral blows or the sea is too rough, we offer to postpone to another date at no cost.

Can we give a birthday at sea as a gift?

Yes, with our gift vouchers, valid for 12 months and extendable by 6 months free of charge: sunset for two, evening or day at sea.

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