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Fort Boyard 5-Hour Sailing – Private Shore Tour

La Rochelle, Franceby taxiGo DMC

  • 5 hours
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  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This Private Shore Tour is perfect for guests who prefer a relaxing sailing experience on the Atlantic coast. Departing from Port des Minimes in La Rochelle, enjoy a 5-hour cruise on a monohull sailboat or catamaran. Sail across the Pertuis d’Antioche toward the famous Fort Boyard, an impressive offshore fortress known worldwide from French television. Get close to the monument for photos and enjoy the fresh sea air and coastal views. The tour usually ends with a short sail through the charming Old Port of La Rochelle before returning to the marina.

What's included

  • Drinks and water
  • Snack
  • Pick up and drop off from/to port
  • Private round-trip transportation by sailboat
  • English-speaking skipper
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    La Rochelle

    15 min

    Meet your skipper at Port des Minimes and board a comfortable sailboat or catamaran. After a safety briefing, begin your scenic sail along the Atlantic coast.

  2. 2

    Fort Boyard

    2 hours

    Relax on deck while crossing the Pertuis d’Antioche. Enjoy panoramic sea views and learn about the history of this iconic 19th-century fortress.

  3. 3

    Fort Boyard

    15 min

    Photo Stop at Fort Boyard. Approach the fort for unforgettable photos. Admire this impressive monument rising from the sea.

  4. 4

    La Rochelle

    1.5 hours

    Enjoy a peaceful sail back toward La Rochelle, feeling the wind and waves of the Atlantic.

  5. 5

    Vieux Port de La Rochelle

    30 min

    Short panoramic sail through the historic Old Port before disembarkation.

  6. 6

    La Rochelle

    30 min

    After the guided tour returning to the Port des Minimes

Meeting and pickup

The skipper will meet you in the Port des Minimes with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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