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Boat Trips
 
The ferry to St Tropez  takes 1hr 15 mins leaving Cannes 1-30 June and 15-30 September every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and daily from 1 July to 15 September.  The boat leaves at 10.15am from Quai Laubeuf and returns from St Tropez at 4.30pm, arriving 5.45pm. Return trip cost 41 an adult. Advance booking required.
From 23 June to 31 October you can visit the Brigitte Bardot exhibition - tickets from the St Trop tourist office 11 euros.
Every Tuesday and Saturday there is a Provencal market.
Giant street sale takes place 23-24 October. Boat leaves at 9.30am returning at 4pm and costs 41 euros. 
 
The ferry to Monaco costs 46 and leaves Quai Laubeuf at 10am.  It returns from Monaco at 4.30pm arriving Cannes 5.45pm, operating 15 June to 15 September every Wednesday and Friday. Advance booking required.
Changing of the guard at the palace takes place daily at 11.55am.
 
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 June to 30 September a two hour pleasure cruise, with commentary, along La Corniche d'Or is available costing 25.  It departs Quai Laubeuf at 2.30pm. You need to book in advance.
 
Enjoy the fabulous summer fireworks in Cannes Bay from a boat. Price is 18 euros and the boat leaves at 9.15pm. Dates: July 14,21 and 29 and August 7,15 and 24.  NB Dates correct at time of writing but please check.
 
Get up close to watch the Royal Regatta, Cannes Bay:  21-25 September costs 30 euros and the boat leaves at 1.30pm. On 26 September it costs 55 euros departing 11.30am and returning 3.30pm.
 
Bookings.  Telephone 04 92 98 71 30 or 04 93 99 37 67 or Email croisieres@trans-cote-azur.com

 

Iles de Lerins - several ferry companies operate from Quai Laubeuf to Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat all year round. There are regular sailings costing 11.50 return for adults and 9 for the over 60's.

          

See website  for St Marguerite                                                                     

See website for Saint-Honorat

 

There is a combined St Marguerite and Corniche d'or excursion leaving 1 June-30 September Monday, Wednesday and Fridays costing 30 euros. Prior booking needed.

 

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Fort Royal on Sainte-Marguerite is where the Man in the Iron Mask was held in the 17th century.

 
Iles des Lerins -   You can take a picnic, eat at the kiosks or La Guerite restaurant on St Marguerite.
 
On St Honorat the cafe and restaurant, La Tonnelle, is available.
 
For details on visiting the monastery contact them on 04 92 99 18 07.
 
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A Baia One 43' boat with one crew will set you back 2,400€ a day for two cabins and two bathrooms and 44 knots from two Yanmar 480HP engines.  It is available from Oceandrive at 79 avenue des Freres Roustan, Golfe Juan.  See Website 

 

Insider knowledge:  They will even hire you a fully crewed boat for eight couples to travel to Saint Tropez and back for 7,000€ - food and drink extra!