Skip the crowds of the Croisette and take a private boat from Cannes to the Îles de Lérins for clear-water swims, snorkeling among Posidonia meadows, and quiet island walks. A 3–4 hour private charter gives you coastal views, anchorage in sheltered coves, and short hikes to monastic ruins.
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You step off the Esplanade Pantiero with the harbor’s varnished timbers and the smell of diesel and salt in the air. The skipper settles the lines, the engine finds a steady hum and Cannes—its palms and promenades—slides astern. Ahead, the low-profile silhouettes of Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat sit like green coins on the Mediterranean, their cliffs and pine-swept coves promising quiet and clear water.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Low fitness required; able to climb a short gangway and step onto rocky beaches for brief walks.
Wildlife
History
The Lérins Islands have monastic roots dating to the 5th century; Fort Royal on Sainte‑Marguerite later held prisoners, including the man supposedly linked to the ‘Man in the Iron Mask.’
Conservation
The coastal seagrass (Posidonia) is protected—anchoring is usually restricted to sandy patches and operators encourage reef-safe sunscreens and minimal disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Cannes Excursion to the Lerin Islands by private boat today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book calm-water windows
Choose a morning or evening departure for the smoothest seas and best light for photos.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The islands have protected seagrass beds; use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce environmental impact.
Pack reef shoes and a towel
Rocky shores and pebbled beaches make reef shoes useful for shore landings; bring a quick-dry towel.
Have cash for the skipper fee
The advertised price excludes a local skipper fee (~€200) that is typically paid in cash on boarding.
Reef shoes
Protects feet on rocky landings and in shallow reefs.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the Posidonia seagrass habitats.
summer
Light wind shell
Useful for cool breezes on open water, especially in morning/evening departures.
spring
Waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables dry and lets you photograph marine life from the boat.