The Calanques of Marseille by boat

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THE CALANQUES OF MARSEILLE, DEPARTURE FROM VIEUX-PORT OR POINTE ROUGE

Visit the calanques of Marseille differently with Bleu Evasion, departing from the Vieux-Port or Pointe Rouge. Embark on an unforgettable experience, in the morning, in the heart of the most beautiful landscapes of the National Park, with the Calanques of Marseille: the majestic calanque of Sormiou, the picturesque Morgiou and the impressive Sugiton. You will also visit the Calanques of Callelongue, La Mounine, Marseilleveyre, Les Queyrons, Podestat, L’Escu, La Triperie (Cosquer Cave), the Blue Cave, Les Pierres Tombées, L’Oeil de Verre, and Monasterio on Riou Island. On board our comfortable boats, let yourself be guided by a professional skipper who will share anecdotes, history and local secrets with you during the tour. You will feel like a local friend from Marseille has shown you his treasures.

Access and mooring: it takes approximately 30 minutes from Marseille’s Old Port (Vieux-Port) to reach the Calanques of Marseille. The area is full of heavenly mooring spots, including the islands of Jarre, Jarron, Riou, and Plane. It is also possible to drop anchor at Sormiou, Morgiou, or Sugiton, provided you respect the designated mooring zones.

Departure from Vieux-Port: ideal for those who wish to enjoy an exceptional view of Marseille from the first minutes of navigation. Our boardings take place at the CNTL opposite the Criée.

Departure from Pointe Rouge: ideal for immediate access to the heart of the National Park, thus avoiding the long crossing of the bay. + large free car park.

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The Calanques on our boats

The most dazzling
calanques
and our little secrets
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the Calanque of Sugiton
Amazing Cave visited on calanques excursion, by Christian Chazot
Zoomed view of the Calanques tour circuit

Frequently Asked Questions

It is entirely possible, and it is actually at the heart of our expertise! During our afternoon or full-day tours, we visit the entire National Park by boat: from the Marseille basin (Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton) to the famous Cassis Calanques (En-Vau, Port-Pin, Port-Miou). Sailing across the entire massif allows you to grasp the full diversity of the landscapes, from the wild archipelagos of Marseille to the towering cliffs on the Cassis side.

For an unforgettable swim, the Riou archipelago and the Sormiou Calanque are at the top of the list. The south of Riou Island offers 'tropical' clarity and dazzling white seabeds. Sormiou, with its vast turquoise basin, is also a must-see. Our skippers choose the best spots daily based on the wind to guarantee calm, clear, and crystalline water, accessible directly from the boat.

Absolutely, and it is one of the highlights of Bleu Évasion. Located off the coast of Marseille, the Riou archipelago is the wild jewel of the National Park, accessible only by boat. We take you to explore its uninhabited islets, its seabird reserves, and its paradisiacal coves like Monasterio, where the feeling of being at the end of the world is absolute.

The difference is primarily geological. Most of the massif (Sormiou, Morgiou, Sugiton) consists of Urgonian limestone. The Marseille Calanques are also wider, inhabited by historic 'cabanons,' and bordered by archipelagos (Riou, Frioul). Moving east, the limestone is slightly younger and often richer in fossils (the famous Cassis stone used for quays and sinks). The Cassis Calanques (En-Vau, Port-Pin) are narrower, encased between very high vertical cliffs, and offer a more 'mountainous' setting. Exploring them by boat is the only way to compare these two unique facets of the coastline.