Itineraries from the Calanques to the heart of Marseille
Paddling around Marseille means exploring a vast field of attraction and exploration between city and nature.
Bordering the coast, the white rock so characteristic of Marseille and its Calanques gives the water that clear turquoise color (so hard to resist!).
As you glide over the posidonia seagrass meadows, you'll experience a succession of welcoming, sheltered sites—the calanques—and less hospitable stretches of coastline.
Most of these sites are only accessible by sea, which is what makes sea kayaking such a privilege.
Departing from Pointe Rouge:
The sunset - 2h
Description: For romantics and sensitive skin, with a swim if you feel like it!
This ride towards Les Goudes takes place during the softest hours of the day. Heading towards Les Goudes, it's a succession of small beaches and Calanques, providing plenty of opportunities for a dip: Le Bain des Dames, L'anse des Sablettes, La Madrague, Samena...
The island tour - 4h
Description: This is the tour for explorers!
Heading towards the Calanques, you will pass in succession Bain des Dames, Anse des Phocéens, the small fishing port of La Madrague... all the way to Les Goudes and Cap Croisette. From there, you will begin the tour of Maïre Island and Tiboulen Islet, with impressive cliffs, a deep-blue atmosphere, and a greeting from Sunfish if they are in the mood.
The return trip goes through Cap Croisette and the Baie des Singes cove.
The Calanques ride - 6h
Description: This is the tour for sports enthusiasts!
Heading towards the Calanques, you enter the Calanques National Park with its flora, fauna, and protected sites: La Madrague de Montredon, Les Goudes, Cap Croisette, Maïre Island, Tiboulen Islet, Callelongue, Marseilleveyre...
...and other hidden treasures that we leave for you to discover!
The Corniche tour - 5-6h
Description: it's the city ride!
Here is a ride that does not lack charm even though it takes place along the edge of the city.
Many aspects escape us from land and reveal themselves to us from the sea, and it is a delight!
Along the Prado beaches, Prophète, Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, Marégraphe, Malmousque, Vallon des Auffes, Rocher des Pendus, Endoume islands, Degaby islet, and Catalans beach just before the Old Port of Marseille, you will discover the secrets of the Corniche and, for the most imaginative, spot mermaids!
Departing from Côte Bleue:
Magic Blue Tour kayak (3h-40€)*
Departing from Côte Bleue *
A change of scenery and coast for a magical tour above the turquoise waters of Marseille's northern bay.
The magic of this coast also comes from offering excellent protection against the mistral wind!
July/August: Wednesday 9am
Meeting 8:30am:175, Port de la Lave - 13016 Marseille
Monte-Cristo Expedition - 3-4h
Description: A thrill-seeker's tour! Heading toward the island of Château d’If, you’ll approach the legendary prison where Edmond Dantès—hero of Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel The Count of Monte Cristo—was imprisoned. Gazing upon this steep rock, you’ll feel the chill of his 14-year confinement until his daring escape. Behind you, the Corniche, Notre-Dame de la Garde, the Frioul Islands, and the Marseille harbor set the scene. If conditions allow, a brief stop may be possible.