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Half Day Guided Boat tour to Mala caves with stop in Villefranche
4.9
65 Ratings
Nice
Embark on a half-day guided boat tour from Nice to explore the enchanting Mala caves and stop in Villefranche. Swim in crystal-clear waters, discover the colorful village, and enjoy refreshments in this magical adventure.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mala Beach - Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Mala Cave, a hidden gem on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. Nestled amidst rugged cliffs and overlooking the azure waters, the cave offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and tranquility.
What's Included
- Music on board
- Life jacket
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Skipper
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Towel
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Starting off in Nice, you’ll set sail on a comfortable semi-rigid boat. Under the careful supervision of the captain, you’ll be guided to some truly enchanting locations. The initial leg of your journey will lead you to Mala Cave, found beyond the creek of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. A veritable natural treasure, the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula is celebrated for its unspoiled and genuine surroundings. You’ll have the opportunity to take a dip in the enticing sea. Upon reaching Villefranche, you’ll disembark for 45 minutes to explore the port, the vibrant, multicoloured village, its citadel and old town, perhaps taking a moment for some refreshments. Finally, the tour will conclude with a return to the Nice port.
- Not toilet/restroom on board for this activity
- Prohibited for children under 5 years old
- Prohibited for people weighing more than 110kgs
- Prohibited for the pregnant women
Location
Balade en mer, Boat Trip Nice | Nissa Croisières
Quai Napoléon 1er
Just in front of the tramway stop "Port Lympia"
30 minutes before departure
Delays not accepted
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(65 Ratings)
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Launa_m
Aug 18, 2024
Fun way to spend 1/2 a day - We absolutely loved this tour. It had the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, swimming, information and site seeing. The captain kept us safe and laughing throughout the morning. The sites and little town we stopped at were breathtaking. Would highly recommend.
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Angela_d
Aug 18, 2024
Beat the heat - The tour guide was great, and it was a nice excursion to beat the heat. The water was beautiful and we saw a bunch of fish. Maybe bring a pair of goggles, their equipment wasn’t the greatest, and they did not have enough for the 12 of us on board. It was still a really fun experience regardless and the tour guide was very funny and informative.
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Pamela_h
Aug 16, 2024
Perfect Summer Fun! - Our twin teenagers, my husband and myself all enjoyed the fun and funny boat captain! He made the day perfect with his explaining nearby yachts, interesting fa ts about the towns we were nearby, and historical points we all absorbed on the way to snorkeling in the cave. He threw out pool floaters and we all enjoyed the mysterious cave, lots of schools of fish to be seen. My son enjoyed jumping off the boat several times too! Great day, 5 Stars!
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Abduljabbar_a
Aug 15, 2024
Absolutely Amazing Tour - If you’re considering purchasing tickets to the tour… JUST DO IT!! It’s 110% worth it and easily the best part of my trip. The guides were amazing had provided tons of information about the surrounding towns. AGAIN, just buy the tickets you won’t be disappointed.
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Odyssey291622
Aug 13, 2024
Excellent Adventure! - The trip was amazing Jb was great and offered a lot of information about the trip. Great for families and beautiful views
worth the $
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Simon_b
Aug 12, 2024
Memorable One of a Kind. - It was a great experience, definitely worth it. My recommendation is to make sure to show up not hang over and with water to avoid sea sickness, bring water, a hat , sunscreen and sunglasses. you will have an amazing time.
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Avery_r
Aug 4, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - Leonard was an amazing guide! He made not only the activity of swimming in the cave very fun but the boat ride as well. Definitely one of my favorite tours I did while in the south of France. We had slight issues with communication regarding meeting before the trip (I received a text saying to meet at a location but also was sent a driver to our hotel) so I would just make sure to clarify that if going on this trip. Overall, this was such a cool life experience that someone MUST do if visiting the south of France!
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Mye_m
Aug 15, 2024
Nice boat tour - This boat tour with Nissa C. team was started off with lots of fun and excitement.The team was upbeat and very friendly. As we started the boat ride, music was loud and the boat very, very fast, a little disconcerting if there would be older people and younger teenagers. I was admittedly worried for my safety. When we got to Mala caves we were just asked to jump into the deep water, assumed to know how to swim. No life jackets. If a guest asked for one, he was given a flimsy inflatable. I had fun, but because i knew how to swim in the ocean, but got tired and a real flotation device would have been reassuring. After the swim we were taken to other sites to see from the coast. I enjoyed the Villefranche stop very much.
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Mye_m
Aug 15, 2024
Nice fun way to spend an afternoon - This was a fun boat tour with Nissa C. team. We went to the Mala caves, stayed and swim for about an hour, then went around the coast to see the other sites from the boat. The music was loud and the boat was very fast, too fast, it can be disconcerting to older and younger guests. During the boat ride, we have been given a floatation device, but only for the boat ride. We didn't have a standard life vest when we went into the water. When i asked for one, i was given a flimsy inflatable.
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Getaway493187
Aug 10, 2024
Boat ran out of gas ⛽️ - The boat tour was good. The first half we went to the Mala caves. On our way to Villefranche, the boat ran out of gas. Instead of finishing our tour we were stuck at sea and had to be towed back. If there was an engine failure I would have been more understanding but running out of fuel felt like a poor excuse. We made the most of it but it was a disappointing way to end the tour.
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