7 Sunset Cruises in France to Build a Day Around

1.Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,225 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Our pick

Spend an hour on the Seine with views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose a daytime, sunset, or evening departure, then collect a crepe, waffle, ice cream in summer, or soft drink at Les Terrasses du Trocadéro. Audio commentary is available in many languages, but bring your own headphones.

“is youre going to do anything in Paris this the one to do....make sure you do it at night to experience how magical it is.”

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2.La Rochelle: 2-Hour Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Meet Kapalouest by La Rochelle’s old harbor for a two-hour sunset sail on a 16-meter maxi-catamaran. Cruise past the Richelieu Tower and Les Minimes, then stop the engine offshore and let the sails carry you into sunset. Bring a picnic, dress warmly, and expect French-language hosting with some English help when possible.

“Hello everyone Thank you so much for this incredible journey. I felt safe, relaxed and valued thanks to the crew and for all their thoughtfulness. The trip was beyond words - I can't use fantastic, fabulous or brilliant - I need better words that describe this experience. I always wanted to ride on a catermaran, especially at the front. But I never got the nerve. But thanks to the professionalism of the crew and craft, I absolutely had a most wonderful ride which I will never forget. Thank you so much, Best wishes to everyone Virginia McAllister-Evans”

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3.Sanguinaires Islands Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $57Top rated

From Porticcio, JPS Aventure takes you by boat to Mezzu Mare, the largest Sanguinaires Island. You get about an hour to walk to the 1870 lighthouse and semaphore, swim, or enjoy the view before the return ride. Captains Greg and Thomas are often praised for their humor, explanations, music, and warm service.

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4.Ajaccio/Porticcio: Sanguinaires Sunset Cruise & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 539 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $82

Set out from Ajaccio or Porticcio for a 3 to 4-hour cruise to the Sanguinaires Islands. A sommelier and winemaker guide Corsican wine tasting, local delicacies are served, and live Corsican singers add music as the sun sets. The tour is French-language and wheelchair accessible.

“Ambiance festive avec dégustation de vins Corse et ainsi que des spécialités délicieuses. Le vigneron présent et sympathique plus que généreux dans ses portions. Musiciens et musique pour égayer la soirée. Belle sortie en mer.”

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5.Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Buffet and Organic Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 459 reviews · 3h 30m · from $94

Set out from Marseille’s Old Port on Eco-Calanques’ small electric boat for a 3.5-hour evening cruise. Captain Patrick, Eric, François, or another English-speaking skipper may guide the trip toward the Frioul archipelago, where you can swim, eat a fresh vegetarian buffet, sip Provençal wine, and watch the sun set over the sea.

“Excellent!!! An amazing sunset dinner on a boat. Small group with so friendly captain. Recommend for everyone!”

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6.Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Join the Goélette Alliance at Marseille’s Old Port for an evening sail aboard a traditional wooden schooner. You’ll cruise toward the Frioul archipelago, swim in a sheltered cove, eat a fresh vegetarian buffet, sip Provençal rosé, and return beneath the city lights. English, French, and Italian are spoken onboard.

“It was a fab evening. Beautiful scenery and welcoming crew. We moored up and swam then had a delicious meal. 10/10.”

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7.From Calvi: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise to Revellata Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 340 reviews · from $59

Leave Calvi’s port at 6:30 or 7 pm in June, July, and August for a two-hour cruise toward Revellata. Your English- or French-speaking guide shares local history, with a swimming stop at Alga Beach, snorkel masks, music, and a Corsican aperitif at sunset. Guides have included Theo and Charlotte.

“Theo was a perfect guide and pilot. He made us share a moment out of time and we thank him. Isabelle and José”

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