Set sail from Cannes for a private half-day voyage to the Lérins Islands. Enjoy guided sailing, snorkel-ready waters, and visits to historic Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat with a seasoned skipper.
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A wake of salt and sunlight parts behind the hull as you push off Cannes' harbour. The Mediterranean nudges the boat gently; wind fills the sails if Aeolus agrees, and the Lérins Islands grow from a blue smear to stone and green—chalk cliffs, low pine stands, and a medieval silhouette on Saint-Honorat.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity level; reasonable mobility for boarding and short swims, basic swimming ability recommended for snorkeling.
Wildlife
History
The Lérins Islands have housed monastic communities since the 5th century; Sainte‑Marguerite’s Fort Royal later served as a strategic prison and lookout.
Conservation
Posidonia oceanica meadows here are protected; operators avoid anchoring on seagrass and encourage reef‑friendly sunscreen and no‑litter practices.
Reserve your spot on the Private sailing Cruise to the Lerins Islands today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The operator emphasizes environmental protection—use reef‑safe sunscreen to protect Posidonia seagrass and marine life.
Wear non‑slip deck shoes
Soft‑soled, grippy shoes make boarding, moving on deck, and landing on rocky coves safer.
Time for calmer seas
Morning departures generally offer lighter winds and clearer snorkeling conditions; afternoons can be choppier.
Declare weight and special needs
Booking asks for passenger weights and special requirements—provide them so the skipper can trim the boat properly.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the Mediterranean's sensitive seagrass habitats.
summer
Non‑slip deck shoes
Safer footing on wet decks and when landing on rocky shores.
Light windbreaker
Blocks sea spray and the cool breeze once you clear the harbour.
spring
Swimsuit and quick‑dry towel
Ready you for snorkeling and post‑swim drying on deck.
summer