Arcachon Bay Boat tour on Traditional Pinasse

2 hours
Max 12 people
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

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
May 2026
5.0

We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
May 2026
5.0

Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉

GetYourGuide
Lindsay A
May 2026
5.0

Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!

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