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Board a Pershing 45 for a four-hour private cruise through the Golfe du Saint-Tropez, anchoring at Canoubiers and Salins for swimming and snorkelling, with a water-side view of Port Grimaud.
Board a Pershing 45 for a four-hour private cruise through the Golfe du Saint-Tropez, anchoring at Canoubiers and Salins for swimming and snorkelling, with a water-side view of Port Grimaud.
A low-slung Pershing 45 slips from the quay, bow cutting the Golfe du Saint-Tropez into a scatter of diamonds. Salt spray lifts off the Mediterranean; teak underfoot and a soft thrum of engines set the pace. For four hours the coastline unfolds—rocky bluffs, sheltered bays, and the painted facades of Port Grimaud sliding past as the yacht finds calm anchor in Canoubiers.
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Operated by Riviera Yacht Charter · Saint-Tropez, Var
A low-slung Pershing 45 slips from the quay, bow cutting the Golfe du Saint-Tropez into a scatter of diamonds. Salt spray lifts off the Mediterranean; teak underfoot and a soft thrum of engines set the pace. For four hours the coastline unfolds—rocky bluffs, sheltered bays, and the painted facades of Port Grimaud sliding past as the yacht finds calm anchor in Canoubiers.
The bay itself has long been a crossroads of Provençal life and leisure: fishing hamlets that became playgrounds for 20th-century artists and the jet-set. Geologically, the coast is mostly limestone and marl, scoured by wind and sea into coves and shallow shelves—ideal for snorkeling. Port Grimaud, by architect François Spoerry, echoes Venice with canals and colored shutters, while the Salins sector preserves salt-influenced wetlands that shaped local industry for centuries.
Participants can expect a tailored itinerary: a morning or afternoon departure, anchor stops for swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling, plus a water-approach of Port Grimaud. Practicalities matter—the Pershing 45 offers onboard restrooms, Bluetooth sound, towels, and snorkel gear; pickups are available from Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, Port Grimaud, and Marines de Cogolin. Mobility is easy but requires stepping on a ladder to board and into the tender when necessary.
For a smooth outing, choose the cooler departure (morning or late afternoon), secure sun protection, stash seasickness remedies if prone, and keep electronics in dry cases. The half-day format balances exploration with downtime—enough sea air to reset, without the fatigue of a full-day cruise.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to step on/off a vessel and climb a short boarding ladder.
Yes — basic snorkel masks and fins are included as part of the charter's equipment.
Pickups are available from ports in Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, Port Grimaud and Marines de Cogolin; confirm exact berth at booking.
Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap; operators note the vessel is suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for those with serious back problems.
Full refunds are available if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure; the tour may cancel for bad weather with refund eligibility per the provider's policy.
The Gulf evolved from fishing and salt-harvesting villages into a 20th-century resort destination; Port Grimaud was developed in the 1960s by François Spoerry to mimic canal-front Italian towns.
Respect local seagrass beds and avoid anchoring on Posidonia meadows; operators often use mooring-friendly anchoring to reduce seabed damage.
Riviera Yacht Charter operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A low-slung Pershing 45 slips from the quay, bow cutting the Golfe du Saint-Tropez into a scatter of diamonds. Salt spray lifts off the Mediterranean; teak underfoot and a soft thrum of engines set the pace. For four hours the coastline unfolds—rocky bluffs, sheltered bays, and the painted facades of Port Grimaud sliding past as the yacht finds calm anchor in Canoubiers.
A low-slung Pershing 45 slips from the quay, bow cutting the Golfe du Saint-Tropez into a scatter of diamonds. Salt spray lifts off the Mediterranean; teak underfoot and a soft thrum of engines set the pace. For four hours the coastline unfolds—rocky bluffs, sheltered bays, and the painted facades of Port Grimaud sliding past as the yacht finds calm anchor in Canoubiers.
The bay itself has long been a crossroads of Provençal life and leisure: fishing hamlets that became playgrounds for 20th-century artists and the jet-set. Geologically, the coast is mostly limestone and marl, scoured by wind and sea into coves and shallow shelves—ideal for snorkeling. Port Grimaud, by architect François Spoerry, echoes Venice with canals and colored shutters, while the Salins sector preserves salt-influenced wetlands that shaped local industry for centuries.
Participants can expect a tailored itinerary: a morning or afternoon departure, anchor stops for swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling, plus a water-approach of Port Grimaud. Practicalities matter—the Pershing 45 offers onboard restrooms, Bluetooth sound, towels, and snorkel gear; pickups are available from Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, Port Grimaud, and Marines de Cogolin. Mobility is easy but requires stepping on a ladder to board and into the tender when necessary.
For a smooth outing, choose the cooler departure (morning or late afternoon), secure sun protection, stash seasickness remedies if prone, and keep electronics in dry cases. The half-day format balances exploration with downtime—enough sea air to reset, without the fatigue of a full-day cruise.