Boats and Sailing in Provence

‘Tall Ship Race’ - Toulon, July 21-23 2007. Event organized by the Sail Training International

Pointus de Sanary (Fr)

Deep Sea Fishing

Mistrigri-Albacore
Sanary/Mer – Tel 04 94 74 36 54
Day-long fishing trip off the coast of Sanary. Specialized in tuna and swordfish fishing.
Departure at 6:00 am from Sanary harbor; return in the evening – July, August and September only.
170 Euros / Person, all fishing gear included.

Flawless
Sanary/Mer – Tel 06 80 45 28 45
Fishing and whales/dolphins/tortoise… watching. Day trip on 13 meters long fishing boat.
Departure at 6:00 am from Sanary harbor; return at around 8:00 pm from June through October, 7/7.
140 Euros / Person, fishing gear provided, catch between 3 to 6 Kg (6 to 12 pounds) of fish.

Sailing and Daily Cruise

Office de la Mer Organization

Var Croisieres Eole
Toulon – Tel 04 94 32 73 04
Daily trips to Embiez, Porquerolles islands… on a 14 meters sailboat.
Sample Program: Departure at 9:00 am, lunch in a ‘Calanque’ (Creek) or at the harbor at Porquerolles Island, return at around 6:00 pm at Toulon.
80 Euros / Person (plus 5 Euros for meal) for a day trip, 70 Euros for children under 15 years old. Week end rate: 199 Euros.

Croix Du Sud
Sanary – Tel 06 09 87 47 97
Regular trips to Embiez island, daily cruises to Cassis and Marseille ‘Calanques’, whales and dolphins watching in collaboration with Regard du Vivant.
Rates from 12 to 25 Euros with discount for children between 3 and 12 years old.
Reservation at the Croix du Sud location on Sanary harbor.

L’Atlantide
Bandol – Tel 04 94 32 51 41
Saint Cyr – Tel 04 94 26 73 73
Discover the seashore trail between Bandol and La Madrague, hiking at the Cassis and Marseille Calanques.
Rates from 10 – 32 euros / person (8 to 22 for children between 4 and 12 years old).

Frédéric Mistral
Departure from Bandol, Embiez Island, Le Brusc for daily trips to Cassis Calanques.
Rates from 9 Euros (children from 2 to 12 years old) to 18 Euros (adults).
Information at 04 94 10 65 20

Aquavision
At the Embiez Island discover the underwater world aboard an underwater observatory equiped ferry. Information at 04 94 10 65 20.

Sailing Schools and Boat Rentals

Sanary Nautical Society
Sanary – Tel 04 94 74 16 39
The school is affiliated with the French Federation of Sailing, the Provence/Cote d’Azur League, French Sailing School Quality Label and Certified with the Department of Youth and Sports.
The school offers initiation, training and certification for all ages (starting for 7 years old children).
Rates vary from 100 – 160 Euros

Nautiq Conseil
Boating school of Sanary
Information at 04 94 88 05 04 or contact@permis-bateau-sanary.com

Boat Rentals
Sanary – Tel 04 94 88 31 39
Located near the Port Authority, on the Baux Pier in Sanary (next to the lighthouse).
Rentals of 6 CV to 225 CV (6 to 15 persons), with or without boat permit.
Rates from 70 – 350 Euros / rentals (1/2 or full day)