Water activities in Marseille: paddleboarding, swimming and stopovers at sea

With our partners, we also organise introductory dives, jet-skiing or water-skiing, only in areas where they are allowed, outside the marine heart of the Calanques National Park.

Stopovers can be combined with our sea transfers and our days at sea. The skipper knows the accessible pontoons, restaurant opening times and the best times to visit, so the stopover fits naturally into your day with no time wasted. For a large group, several boats sail together and meet up at anchor or at the stopover.

All our activities take place under the responsibility of a professional skipper, who chooses the anchorage, watches over swimmers and adapts the programme to the weather. Adult and children’s life jackets are on board, as well as a first-aid kit and all the regulatory safety equipment.

Paddleboarding takes place at anchor, close to the boat, in swimming areas. The towed ring is supervised by a dedicated driver, in open water on the Côte Bleue. For diving, we work with partner clubs who provide qualified instructors and equipment.

Before each water activity, the skipper goes over the instructions: stay together, do not stray from the boat, report any difficulty. Children remain under their parents’ supervision, and everyone is free to enjoy the sun on board rather than swim.

With family

Children love paddleboarding, swimming from the swim platform and looking for fish with a mask and snorkel. We choose a shallow anchorage for them, sheltered from the wind, such as the coves of the Côte Bleue or the natural harbour of the Frioul. The catamaran is ideal for families: stable and spacious, with nets at the front where the youngest can watch the water go by in complete safety. Life jackets are provided in all sizes, and the skipper adapts the pace of the day to naps and snacks.

With friends

For a group of friends, a day of water activities in Marseille means challenges: a paddleboard race to the cove, a jumping contest from the boat, an introduction to snorkelling and, on the Côte Bleue, towed ring sessions. The afternoon ends in the shade of the awning, with music playing softly outside protected areas, before heading back at sunset.

For couples

For two, the sea is enjoyed differently: a paddle on the calm morning water, a swim in a deserted calanque early in the season, lunch at anchor. For a shorter trip, our 2 to 4-hour boat rides let you enjoy a cove without devoting the whole day to it.

For companies

Water activities are a great team bonding tool: paddleboard and kayak team challenges, a regatta between sailboats, a rally from one cove to another. We build the programme with you according to the size of the group, everyone’s level and the objectives of the day. See our formats on the team building in Marseille page.

Choosing the right boat

The sailboat offers real sailing thrills and suits groups of up to 10 people. The catamaran brings space and stability, with a wide stern platform from which to launch the paddleboards: it is the ideal boat for a string of water activities for up to 20 people. For larger groups, our classic sailboats and multi-boat trips keep everyone together at anchor.

Relaxing or thrilling

Everyone enjoys the day at their own pace. Some move from paddleboarding to snorkelling and jumping off the boat, others prefer to read in the sun on deck or watch the coast go by. Tell us in your request which programme suits you: a contemplative day from cove to cove, an active day with challenges and the towed ring on the Côte Bleue, or a mix of the two. The skipper then adjusts the day on the spot, depending on the group’s energy, the water temperature and the day’s wind.

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.