Arcachon Bay 2-hour Boat tour on Traditional Pinasse

2 hours
Commentary: Audio · en
Arcachon, France

About this activity

Enjoy a fantastic 2 hour private boat trip on the Bay of Arcachon aboard a local “Pinasse”, the traditional boats of the Bay. Add some delicious extras such as oysters, sea food & white wine to enhance your experience. 

Highlights

  • 2 hour trip on a traditional Pinasse Boat
  • Discover the stunning scenery of the region
  • Visit fishing villages & taste delicious oysters

Full description

All built out of wood, mention of the traditional Pinasse boats date back to the 1500’s at a time when they were used only for fishing. This pleasant ride will have you see the numerous oyster farms and admire ‘Birds Island’ with its “Tchanqués” huts built on wooden piles. The cruise and walk around Bird Island will allow you to leave with wonderful images of the region. Enjoy a dream cruise, lasting 2 hours, accompanied by a sailor from Arcachon. Let yourself be guided to the Bird Island and its secrets, in a couple, with your family or in a group.

Included / Excluded

  • Skipper
  • 2-hour boat trip on Arcachon Bay
  • Pinasse Boat
  • Meals, drinks unless purchased as extra
  • Personal expenses & travel insurance
  • Gratuities for the Skipper

Meeting point

Start Location

Arcachon, France

Important information

Know before you book

  • 2 hour boat trip on Arcachon Bay
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
  • Currency is in Euros
  • Optional services include Cheese, Cold Meat, Salmon & Sea Food Platters

Know before you go

  • Tour available from April to October
  • Prices are per group from 2 to 12 persons
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity starts

Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

VIATOR
Andrew_W
Jun 2026
5.0

Great experience, guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Victor brought us around the different sites and showed us so many cool sites

TRIPADVISOR
Gina M
Jun 2026
4.0

Alex was the most experienced, knowledgeable, and chilled tour guide of all the 5 tour guides we experienced. We learned a lot from him about the culture, history, and geology of the region. He also provided great context to understand the regions' wines. This tour to Cassis and the calanques was beautiful and would get a 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that this expensive tour did not include lunch. The wine tasting was good but I had better in Bordeaux and it included lunch.

TRIPADVISOR
Exploration601549
Jun 2026
5.0

Matt was an awesome tour guide. His passion for D-day made the experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable. Even my children were glued to his every word. Great experience!

Additional information

In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited