The 6 Best Ferry Tickets in France

1.Round-Trip Ferry to Ste. Marguerite Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,747 reviews · from $24Our pick

Take a 15-minute ferry from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island, then explore at your own pace. Walk pine and eucalyptus trails, spot birds at Batéguier Pond, visit Fort Royal and its Maritime Museum, or swim near the underwater eco museum. Your ticket covers transport only, so bring water, food, and walking shoes.

“I recommend this boat trip to this beautiful island! We loved it! On the island they have both a nice restaurant and a café with ice cream. Go to the other side of the island to enjoy a small private beach away from all the people.”

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2.Nice to St Tropez Ferry Ticket and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 320 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Take Trans Côte d’Azur’s round-trip ferry from Nice to St Tropez, with about 2.5 hours on the water each way and free time to explore alone. You may pause at Cannes or Sainte Marguerite Island. There is no guide, so plan your own visit to the port, Citadelle, markets, shops, and beaches.

“Great way to see the coastline and travel to St Tropez. Even though the boat was busy there was still plenty of seating inside or out for all! Worth knowing that even though the details do not tell you this also stops at the island of St Marguerite and Cannes on the way, a good way to a catch a glimpse of them if you’re not planning on visiting them. Onboard bar does not take card so take plenty of cash with you if you want drinks/ snacks.”

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3.Ferry from Nice to Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $69

Take a round-trip ferry from Nice to Monaco in about 45 minutes each way, with the day free for your own plans. See Monaco from the water, explore the Prince’s Palace, Casino of Monte Carlo, Oceanographic Museum, or Exotic Garden, then return to Nice with commentary from the captain and crew.

“Ferry ride was great, in fact better than Monaco itself…..the crew is professional, seats are comfortable, you have toilet & food & drink options on board & please do carry your motion sickness medicines if you have motion sickness as the waves can get pretty rough. A good way to get in & get out & you have the hop on & hop off bus stop near the port so you can just get a ticket & spend your day in Monaco before returning back.”

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4.Ferry from Cannes to St Tropez

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $104

Take a round-trip ferry from Quai Laubeuf in Cannes to St Tropez, with about a day to explore independently. Enjoy Riviera views, indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, and a small cash-only bar. There is no guide, hotel transfer, or meal included, so plan your own visit around the port, citadel, museums, shops, and beaches.

“Pretty new, very clean and comfortable boat. Would be great that smoking would be prohibited on the top deck, now all non-smokers have to breath that smoke...”

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5.Ferry from Cannes to the island Ste Marguerite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Take a short round-trip ferry from Quai St Pierre in Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite Island. Explore at your own pace, walk forest trails, swim and snorkel, visit Fort Royal and its museum, or watch birds at Batéguier Lake. Bring food, water, cash, and good shoes, especially outside the summer season.

“Great mini trip from Cannes. The boat ride was enjoyable. The views were incredible. The old fort was interesting as well as the museum. Enjoyed walking the trails to the beach.”

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6.Quiberon: Ferry tickets from/to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Le Palais

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 33 reviews · from $23Best value

Take a Compagnie Océane ferry from Quiberon to Le Palais on Belle-Île-en-Mer. The 50-minute crossing offers indoor and outdoor seating, luggage transport, and wheelchair access. Once on Brittany’s largest island, you can explore more than 100 kilometers of trails and visit the Citadelle Vauban at your own pace.

“I had bought the ferry tickets from Trainline in the UK, and discovered that the QR codes on them had to be converted to actual tickets when we got to the port at Quiberon. However this was done efficiently by the staff there.”

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