Besides the regular ferries to Port-Cros, Porquerolles and Le Levant, companies run boat trips around the Hyères islands. From Hyères, the morning or afternoon discovery cruise started at €70 (4.7 out of 5, 225 reviews) in November 2026, and the full day with lunch on board at €164. Sunset trips towards the Giens peninsula start at €54 to €69. On the Le Lavandou side, the offer is mostly jet-skis and catamarans towards the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The exact programme of each trip (islands passed, stops) is on its listing.
Key facts
- Discovery cruise from Hyères, morning or afternoon: from €70, 4.7 out of 5 (225 reviews).
- Sunset towards Giens: from €69, 4.9 out of 5 (171 reviews).
- Full day with lunch cruise: from €164, 4.7 out of 5 (111 reviews).
- To simply reach an island, the regular ferry remains cheapest (€29 return to Port-Cros).
The comparison
| Trip | From | From | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery cruise, morning or afternoon | Hyères | €70 | 4.7 (225) |
| Sunset towards the Giens peninsula | Hyères | €69 | 4.9 (171) |
| Signature day with lunch cruise | Hyères | €164 | 4.7 (111) |
| Morning coastal discovery by catamaran | Hyères | €70 | 4.7 (65) |
| Boat trip around Porquerolles and Giens | Hyères | €82 | 4.6 (34) |
| Dinner cruise, Fort de Brégançon | Hyères | €114 | 4.5 (31) |
| Brunch at sea on a maxi catamaran | Hyères | €144 | 4.9 (26) |
| Sunset at Giens | Hyères | €54 | 4.8 (11) |
“From” prices and reviews checked on GetYourGuide on 9 November 2026.
Ferry or cruise?
To spend the day on an island, the regular ferry is the right choice: €29 return to Port-Cros from Hyères (see getting to Port-Cros). Cruises are for seeing the islands from the sea, with commentary, swimming or a meal depending on the option. Check on the listing whether the trip stops or only follows the coast.
On the Le Lavandou side
In Le Lavandou, the online offer mainly covers the Maures coast and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: licence-free jet-ski tour (from €185), catamarans from Cavalaire and Port Grimaud. See Le Lavandou.
Book a trip
The most booked boat trips
Hyères: Morning Discovery or Relaxing Afternoon cruise3 - 4 hours★ 4.7 (225 reviews)from €70Check availability
Hyères: Signature day with lunch cruise8 hours★ 4.7 (111 reviews)from €164Check availability
Hyères to Giens Peninsula: Sunset at Sea Cruise2 hours★ 4.9 (171 reviews)from €69Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Do the cruises land on the islands?
It depends on the trip: some follow the coast, others stop. Read the programme on the listing before booking. To spend the day on Port-Cros or Porquerolles, take the regular ferry.
Which trip for the sunset?
From Hyères, two trips towards the Giens peninsula checked in November 2026: from €69 (4.9 out of 5, 171 reviews) and from €54 (4.8 out of 5, 11 reviews).
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Ferry times and prices change: confirm before you go.
- GetYourGuide widget, Hyères, Porquerolles, Giens, Le Lavandou listings (prices, reviews), accessed 9 November 2026
- TLV-TVM, 2026 fares (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
