Evening cruise at sunset
Description
"Magic" evening: sailing on a traditional schooner, swimming in a pretty cove in the Frioul archipelago, cocktail dinner at sunset with music. During the navigation, along the Château d'If, you can contemplate the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica and the bay of Marseille under the lights of the city. Capacity: 30 people Proposed program: – 7:00 p.m. Reception of passengers on the main quay of the Old Port, in front of the Town Hall (see: Access map). – Sailing in the harbor and stopover in the Frioul Archipelago. – Anchoring and swimming in the heart of the creeks. – Cocktail dinner served by the crew and offered by CASA CONSOLAT. Cold buffet: organic, local and seasonal cuisine. Drinks included: 2 glasses of rosé. – Relaxation and music (your playlists are welcome). – 10:30 p.m. Return to port.
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Itinerary
From the Old Port of Marseille, we cross the southern harbor to the Porte des Calanques. "La Baie des Singes" is a natural passage of exceptional beauty between Maïre Island and Cape Croisette. Our visit continues here in a natural setting where we evolve under sail like the first navigators who discovered new horizons. The Calanques of Marseille extend over more than twenty kilometers of coastline between the village of Goudes. It is one of the most remarkable sites in France, and a major area of natural resources and sporting activities. These Calanques are the favorite terrain of the Goélette Alliance. In 2012, the Calanques massif became a National Park to which La Goélette Alliance has privileged access. The decor is majestic between the limestone cliffs overlooking the wild coves and the old small fishing ports where the huts are nestled, modest typically Provençal settlements.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(57)
Beautiful experience A sailboat of great beauty, magical places, very pleasant team An activity I recommend for tourists and Marseille
Despite the wind not to set sail which is quite disappointing for a sailboat, for dinner the boat stuck in a creek to the other boats present. Cold and mediocre dinner like pasta salads, no sodas for children, bad wines in cubi etc... but the return to the Old Port at night is magical. However, the crew is intended. The owner must never eat on board. ...for 110 euros it's a bit of a tourist catch. In love with the sea, abstain.
We went for the boat trip on a trainning activity and we really had fun. The boat is very beautiful and confortable, the food were well presented and delicious, the crew is nice. The landscape is amazing! Sunset + moon born at thesame time was pretty spcial. Thanks!
An incredible sunset cruise! This was a beautiful experience and one you won't forget. The ride was smooth and the dip into the ocean felt luxurious! The crew were friendly and professional, the food was delicious, and the summer breeze couldn't have felt better. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Marseille!
This cruise was an excellent way to relax and enjoy the coast of Marseille. We had Miles and Alex as our guides and they were professional, fun, and considerate. The boat is beautiful and well kept, and you can move about it throughout the cruise. The dinner proved was delicious and plentiful as well. The views were beautiful and tranquil. It is definitely worth your time to book this excursion.
Not really a cruise, just motored out to the island, anchored off for a few hours, bit of swimming and salad, and motored back. I didn’t get a glass of wine as it had run out. A crew member then opened another bottle for me and gave it to us, I poured some for some other guests, who we didn’t actually know, assuming it was part of the trip. He then told us we had to pay €25 euro’s for for the wine! The food was salad and fruit salad for dessert. Nice, but a bit underwhelming. Good views of Marseilles and a lovely sunset but a bit of sailing or a bit more of a cruise or even a trip round the island, would have been better.
Great crew, and great relaxing experience to welcome us to Marseille! The food was very good (vegetarian Mediterranean cold salads and focaccia bread). It was wonderful to take a dip in Mediterranean after a very hot day!
A wonderful sea trip on an exceptional boat, super pleasant staff, tip-top meal, this evening will remain memorable, to test without any hesitation! A nod to our Captain Attilio! Thank you for everything! Diégo , Ali , and Tatiana
Wonderful time on this sunset cruise! The captain and crew thought of everything to make it enjoyable and comfortable. One recommendation, more for Viator, would be to remind the people on the ticket that they can swim.
The sunset sailing trip was fantastic. It was very relaxing and not a party boat atmosphere. The two man crew were very personable, professional, and funny. Unfortunately there wasn't enough wind that evening to actually sail. We anchored at a very nice spot to jump off the boat and swim for about 30 minutes before dinner was served. The water was very deep with no shallow area to stand, so if you aren't an ok swimmer you'll probably want to stay on the boat or inquire about using a flotation device. The meal included pasta with red sauce, lentil dish, and a third small zucchini or eggplant dish. There was also focaccia bread, which was delicious. Some guests on board had a gluten sensitivity and the lentil dish seemed to fit the bill for them. The view of the sunset was amazing. The only thing that could have been better was more history or information of what we were sailing by and where we anchored, though if you were going for a romantic time, you may not want to be talked to the whole trip.
