Guided Snorkeling Excursion in Villefranche-sur-Mer Bay from Nice

Organized by Chango Diving
This offer is very popular 288 people chose this activity this year

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 2 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From 5 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Discover the beauty of the underwater landscapes of the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer on a guided snorkelling excursion departing from the port of Nice!

With its superb seabed teeming with fish, the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the best places on the French Riviera to go snorkelling in Nice from a boat. And if you are not sure what to expect underwater, or where to look to observe the underwater fauna, nothing beats this guided snorkelling excursion departing from the port of Nice!

Providing all the snorkelling equipment you need (fins, mask and snorkel, and even a full wetsuit if required), as well as the advantage of having a guide by your side and a fish identification booklet on board the boat, this activity will give you an unforgettable snorkelling experience in Nice. Right from the start, you will be delighted to be able to admire the port and cape of Nice from the boat, as well as the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, which you will sail towards to reach the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer.

Once you arrive at the snorkelling site, you will have the pleasure of diving into the clear and warm waters (24 to 28°C) of the Villefranche harbour in a small group of 12 people maximum, at depths ranging from 2 to 6 metres. The guide will be in the water with you for 20 minutes to show you from the surface the treasures that are hidden here (starfish, sea urchins, and even small octopuses for the lucky ones), then will come back on board the boat to leave you 25 to 30 minutes of snorkelling on your own, still under his supervision.

Suitable for anyone who can swim, from the age of 5 upwards, this guided snorkelling excursion in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer will give you up to 1 hour of swimming in fish-filled waters, a refreshing experience not to be missed from Nice!

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide at the Chango Diving base in the port of Nice

- Gear up at the base (distribution of snorkelling equipment and, if desired, fitting of full wetsuits and life jackets) where you can leave your personal belongings if needed

- Board in the boat in front of the base

- Sail for around 10 minutes to the snorkelling site in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer

- Equipment check and safety briefing before the gradual launch with a few short in-water exercises lasting 5 minutes

- Departure for approximately 20 minutes of guided snorkelling in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, followed by 25 to 30 minutes of independent snorkelling around the boat

- Return to the boat where you can identify the fish you see on an identification plate

- Return trip of around 10 minutes to the port of Nice

- Disembarkation, de-equipping at the base and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors between 14 to 18 years old to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

Special terms

The activity is not recommended for pregnant people over 3 months.

Participants who wear glasses can bring their own mask adapted to their eyesight. Otherwise, please ask your optician if you wish to wear contact lenses during the activity.

People wishing to take part in the outing as a companion, without taking part in the launch, pay the same price as the participants.

Included
  • All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask ans snorkel)
  • Full wetsuit (on request)
  • Life jacket (on request)
  • Guide
  • Water
  • Photos
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Water bottle
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Meeting point
Chango Diving - Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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4.7 / 5
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  • 4 / 5

Loved it

  • 4.8 / 5

Well planned

  • 4 / 5

The guide (Lili) was very nice and kind, it was fun to bath in a different place.

  • 3.5 / 5

Great boat ride.

  • 5 / 5

Worth the money, and very fun. Lots of interesting ocean life to see. Would do again

  • 5 / 5

Great boat ride and snorkeling!

  • 5 / 5

I thoroughly enjoyed my snorkelling with Chango.

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Snorkeling with a group of 6.

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Snorkelling at Grand Baie near Nice

  • 5 / 5

Enjoyed every minute, would go again if we were staying in Nice for longer

  • 5 / 5

Heerlijk gesnorkeld mooie dingen gezien

  • 4.5 / 5

Brilliant time, highly recommend

  • 5 / 5

Nice

  • 5 / 5

Everything was super! The place is beautiful, everything is well organized.

  • 5 / 5

Abbiamo fatto snorkeling in una caletta di VillaFranca sul Mer

  • 4.5 / 5

Really fun, and the guide was really helpfull and kind

  • 5 / 5

Was a great trip in family and everyone enjoy it a lot! Highly recommend it.

  • 5 / 5

Snorkeling! This is for any level. They provide life jackets and wet suits. Definitely bring water, sunblock, and a hat. It's hot on the boat ride over.

  • 5 / 5

A great trip if you’re new to snorkelling! Instructor was super helpful and friendly, we had an amazing time.

  • 5 / 5

Good location, friendly staff. Great fun!

  • 4 / 5

The activity is interesting and the Big bay where you are conducted for it is amazing! No need to be expert as swimmers but it is a plus, since sometimes there are some boats around and the snorkeling area can be near them.

  • 5 / 5

We had a great time snorkeling and boating with the team! Good opportunities to go close or further based on your comfort level. Including equipment was clean and good quality

  • 4.3 / 5

Super activité avec un personnel adorable, nous avons bien pu profiter de l’activité et le cadre était très joli

  • 5 / 5

I thoroughly enjoyed the activity.. so many fishes to follow around! The water was warm and super clear. The activity itself is about 1hour. It takes about 30mins to get everyone ready and dressed + 30 mins on the boat (1h back and forth)

  • 4.8 / 5

Magnifique reposant instructif

  • 5 / 5

Super activité, et ce pour tous les profils , des plus sportifs aux amateurs. Le temps de baignade est idéal pour profiter pleinement de l’activité .

  • 4 / 5

Activités ok, matériel ok, durée ok. Seul regret ... l'aspect guidé a été moyen. Pas facile avec un groupe important

  • 5 / 5

Exciting to watch the sea life of the Mediterranean Sea. A bit cold cause of the weather so maybe wet suit is a good option. :)

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Snorkeling

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Cool

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Randonnée aquatique

  • 4.3 / 5

We stayed in Nice 3 full days and snorkeling was a very good time spending out there. Of course you could organize this yourself, just would need to have some equipment like flippers and mask with tubes and to travel to the right spot.

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expérience extraordinaire

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Randonnée palmée

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Enjoyed it great experience. Kind staff