Port-Cros can only be reached by boat. From Hyères harbour (Port Saint-Pierre), TLV-TVM takes 35 minutes to an hour depending on the vessel, for €29 return per adult and €25 reduced in 2026. From Le Lavandou, Vedettes Îles d'Or cross in 30 minutes direct or 55 minutes via Le Levant, all year round. In season, boats also leave from Cavalaire (May to August) and La Croix-Valmer (May to September). In winter, TLV-TVM does not sail on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Key facts
- Hyères (Port Saint-Pierre): TLV-TVM, 35 min to 1 h, €29 return adult, €25 reduced, €17 one way (2026).
- Le Lavandou: Vedettes Îles d'Or, 30 min direct, 55 min via Le Levant, departures all year.
- From 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027: no TLV-TVM crossings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- July-August: two-island circuit Port-Cros and Le Levant from Hyères, €30 (€27 reduced).
Departure harbours
| From | Company | Crossing | Season | Price checked (adult, return) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyères, Port Saint-Pierre | TLV-TVM | 35 min to 1 h | all year (except Tuesday and Thursday in winter) | €29 |
| Le Lavandou | Vedettes Îles d’Or | 30 min direct, 55 min via Le Levant | all year | on the company’s website |
| Cavalaire-sur-Mer | Vedettes Îles d’Or | May to August | on the company’s website | |
| La Croix-Valmer | Vedettes Îles d’Or | May to September | on the company’s website |
Sources: TLV-TVM, Vedettes Îles d’Or and Port-Cros National Park, checked on 9 November 2026.
From Hyères
TLV-TVM boats leave from Hyères harbour (Port Saint-Pierre), 7 minutes’ drive from Toulon-Hyères airport and 6 minutes from Hyères station (OSRM). 2026 fares: €29 return per adult, €25 reduced (young people aged 4 to under 26, large families, over-65s, people with reduced mobility), €17 one way, free for under-4s. In July and August, the two-island circuit links Port-Cros and Le Levant in one day for €30 (€27 reduced). From 2 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, there are no crossings on Tuesdays or Thursdays and no online sales: tickets are bought at the ticket office.
From Le Lavandou
This is the shortest crossing: 30 minutes direct, 55 minutes when the boat calls at Le Levant first. Vedettes Îles d’Or sail all year round. In an east wind, the company sometimes reverses the order of calls (Le Lavandou, Port-Cros, then Le Levant): on 10 November 2026, for example, departures from Le Lavandou were at 9.30 am and 4 pm. See Le Lavandou.
Good to know before boarding
- Dogs: carried free by TLV-TVM but banned from beaches; on Port-Cros, allowed on a lead in the village only.
- Pushchairs not recommended on the trails, walking shoes advised (Vedettes Îles d’Or).
- Fire risk: in strong wind or drought, access to the island can be restricted; the company advises checking the day before from 6 pm. See when to go.
- To do two islands in a day, see Port-Cros and Porquerolles.
Book a trip
Boat trips from Hyères
Hyères: Morning Discovery or Relaxing Afternoon cruise3 - 4 hours★ 4.7 (225 reviews)from €70Check availability
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"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Which harbour should I leave from for Port-Cros?
Le Lavandou for the shortest crossing (30 minutes direct) and year-round departures; Hyères harbour if you are staying in Hyères or flying into Toulon-Hyères airport, 7 minutes' drive from the harbour.
How much is the boat to Port-Cros?
From Hyères with TLV-TVM in 2026: €29 return per adult, €25 reduced (ages 4 to 25, large families, over-65s), €17 one way, free under 4. Vedettes Îles d'Or publish their fares on their website.
Can I take my dog to Port-Cros?
TLV-TVM carries dogs free of charge, but they are banned from beaches. According to the national park, on Port-Cros dogs are allowed on a lead in the village only, between the Moulin fort and the statue of Saint Joseph.
Can boats be cancelled?
Yes, in bad weather. TLV-TVM posts cancellations on its website, and Vedettes Îles d'Or sometimes reverse the order of calls in an east wind. In strong wind or drought, access to the islands can also be restricted by prefectural order.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Ferry times and prices change: confirm before you go.
- TLV-TVM, 2026 fares (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- TLV-TVM, timetables: winter 2026-2027 (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Vedettes Îles d'Or, Port-Cros island: departures, advice (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Port-Cros National Park, practical information: crossing times (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Port-Cros National Park, regulations: dogs (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
