Calanque de Sugiton boat tour

The Calanques from Marseille to Cassis

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Calanques boat tour: Calanque de Sugiton
Can be adapted according to weather and swimming conditions

Sugiton Calanque by boat

Why choose to arrive by sea?

Sugiton is famous for its postcard-perfect scenery, featuring two small coves with translucent waters and its iconic rocky islet. Due to its extreme popularity, the National Park has introduced a mandatory reservation system for land access during the summer. Arriving by sea remains the ultimate privilege to admire the cliffs without the constraints of land quotas and to enjoy a panoramic view of the Luminy massif.

Did you know? While the hiking trail requires a steep 60-minute descent (and climb back up) under the scorching sun, our speedboat provides direct access to this turquoise lagoon in just 35 minutes from the Port de la Pointe Rouge or 45 minutes from the Old Port.

Navigation and anchoring in Sugiton

  • Anchoring conditions: the Sugiton area is highly protected. Anchoring is strictly regulated to preserve the Posidonia seagrass and coralligenous reefs. We are perfectly familiar with the authorized sandy areas and generally prefer to drop anchor in the neighboring cove: les Pierres Tombées or the Blue Cave.
  • Weather protection: Sugiton is well-sheltered from East winds but remains exposed to the Mistral and South winds. Your captain monitors wind changes in real-time to choose the best approach angle, ensuring a relaxing moment away from the swell.

The cliffs and the art of living

  • The "Torpedo Boat" Islet (le Torpilleur): at the center of the calanque stands a massive rock whose shape resembles a warship. It is a legendary spot for cliff jumping and an unmistakable visual landmark as you arrive by sea.
  • The pebble beach: from the boat's deck, you will see the coves nestled at the foot of dizzying limestone walls. Unlike the inhabited calanques, Sugiton offers a wild and mineral face, typical of the erosion found in the Calanques massif.
  • History and Nature: close to the Luminy university site, Sugiton is an open-air laboratory for marine biodiversity. While cruising gently, it is common to spot schools of fish taking shelter in the rocky crevices of the islet.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Permit reservations are only mandatory for hikers wishing to access the site by land during the summer. By choosing Bleu Évasion, you don't need any permit: we visit Sugiton by sea, with complete freedom. It is the ideal alternative to admire the Calanque without the constraints of land quotas, while respecting the site's tranquility.

The Torpilleur (Torpedo Boat) is an iconic rocky islet located at the entrance of the Calanque, named for its silhouette that resembles a warship emerging from the water. Our skippers will position you at the best angle to observe this world-famous geological curiosity, which locals also affectionately call the 'Swan' depending on the viewing angle.

Absolutely! Sugiton is unique for having two small pebble coves nestled at the foot of towering cliffs. From the deck of the boat or catamaran, you enjoy an unobstructed view of both inlets simultaneously. It's a privileged perspective that allows you to grasp the full verticality of the massif, which is much more impressive from the open sea than from the trail.

Sugiton is a true natural aquarium thanks to its rocky seabed and clear waters. Although we do not drop anchor in the very heart of the Calanque to protect the ecosystems, the swimming areas around Sugiton and the Torpilleur offer exceptional visibility. It's a perfect spot to observe schools of salema porgy, sea bream, and the colorful marine flora of the National Park, with fun passages between the various small islands.

Right next to Sugiton, the tour takes you to the Pierres Tombées Calanque, famous for its spectacular scree slopes and turquoise waters. Just a few minutes of navigation away, we also pass by Cape Morgiou and its famous Blue Cave. This area is one of the wildest and most photogenic parts of our Marseille Calanques circuit.