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A short boat ride from Nice takes you to the sheltered reefs of Villefranche-sur-Mer for a guided snorkeling session with state-certified eco guides. Discover sea bream, wrasse and rocky seabeds while using provided equipment in a family-friendly two-hour outing.
A short boat ride from Nice takes you to the sheltered reefs of Villefranche-sur-Mer for a guided snorkeling session with state-certified eco guides. Discover sea bream, wrasse and rocky seabeds while using provided equipment in a family-friendly two-hour outing.
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Operated by Chango Diving · Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Standing on the quay in Nice, the boat rocks gently as the harbor light splits across turquoise water. Ten minutes of coastal navigation brings the group to the broad, sheltered bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, where limestone cliffs frame shallow reefs and the sea invites a careful, curious entry.
moderate.
2 hours.
Should be comfortable swimming short distances and treading water; not suitable for complete non-swimmers
No — masks, fins and snorkels are provided by the operator; you may bring your own mask if you prefer a personal fit.
The meeting point is in Nice at the dive center near the port; navigation to Villefranche-sur-Mer is roughly a 10-minute boat ride.
Yes — it’s often family-friendly, but children must be able to swim and remain under supervision; operators set age and fitness guidelines at booking.
Tours may be cancelled for bad weather or insufficient participants; for a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure per the operator’s policy.
Villefranche-sur-Mer’s deep natural harbor has been a strategic anchorage since medieval times; the 16th-century citadel still overlooks the bay.
Guide-led snorkeling helps limit disturbance to fragile seabeds; guests are encouraged to use reef-safe products and avoid touching marine life.
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