KapMer offers 6 different sea trips along the Côte Vermeille, each with its own atmosphere, duration and budget. If you are hesitating between the Three-Port Cruise, the Underwater Vision or the Dolphin Watching, this guide is for you. Three questions will help you choose: how much time do you have? who are you travelling with? and what makes you dream?
📊 The comparison at a glance
| Trip | Duration | Adult / Child | Ideal for | Key strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎠 Short Cruise | 40 min | €16 / €12 | Families with young children | Short and easy |
| 🌊 Three-Port Cruise | 1h30 | €22 / €16 | Essential first taste | Bestseller, three-village view |
| 🔭 Underwater Vision | 1h45 | €28 / €20 | Curious minds, children 5+ | 24 underwater windows |
| 🌅 Sunset Cruise | 1h30 | €22 / €16 | Couples, magical mood | Evening light |
| 🏖 Paulilles Bay Cruise | 1h45 | €26 / €18 | Nature lovers | Cap Béar included |
| 🐬 Dolphin Watching | ~3h | €64 / €49 | A unique experience | 50% refund guarantee |
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🎯 Choose by profile
1h30 is just right to keep the children engaged. The captain tells pirate stories, the children watch fish, the babies sleep. The absolute bestseller at KapMer.
A quick taste of the Côte Vermeille between Argelès and Collioure. Ideal if you are in a hurry, or to try a first sea trip on a small budget (€16 adult, €12 child).
3 hours at sea to meet wild bottlenose dolphins. Colibr-e electric boat, 50% refund guarantee if no observation. Book the morning trip (8–9 am depending on season) to maximise your chances.
When golden light sets the cliffs aglow and the villages light up one by one, it is simply magical. Trip running 10 July → 31 August, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
The look on the children's faces when they spot fish through the 24 large underwater windows of the Aquavista… unforgettable. A 5–10-minute underwater-vision stop at Cap Béar during the cruise.
The longest guided cruise: 1h45 including a pass by Cap Béar and its lighthouse, then Paulilles Bay, a protected natural site. For those who want to see as much as possible.
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Which trip is the most popular?
By a long way, the Three-Port Cruise. It represents more than 40% of our bookings. Perfect duration, affordable price, and the route that best sums up the Côte Vermeille (Argelès, Collioure, Port-Vendres).
Is the Dolphin Watching trip worth it?
Yes, as long as you bear in mind that nature is always unpredictable. Our sighting rate exceeds 85% across the season, but there are trips on which we do not see dolphins. That is why we offer a guarantee: 50% of the ticket refunded if no dolphins are observed. To maximise your chances: choose a morning trip on a calm sea.
Which cruise is best for a birthday?
For 6–12 people, the Three-Port Cruise or the Sunset Cruise on the standard schedule. For larger groups or a truly private event, we offer private charters for up to 141 people on the Aquavista.
Can I combine two trips in the same day?
Yes! Our most popular combination: morning shuttle Argelès → Collioure (20 min), 4 hours on site, then return on the Three-Port Cruise in the afternoon. For just €28, you get the transport AND the scenic guided cruise.
Do I need to be a good sailor?
No. Our catamarans (Barracuda, Aquavista) are particularly stable. Seasickness is rare except in heavy swell (unusual in season). For sensitive passengers, choose the shorter trips (Shuttle, Short Cruise) and take a seasickness tablet 30 minutes before.
🏆 Our recommendation, in priority order
If you really do not know where to start, here is our in-house ranking:
- Three-Port Cruise — the absolute bestseller, perfect for 90% of visitors
- Dolphin Watching — the experience to live at least once
- Argelès–Collioure round-trip shuttle + Three-Port Cruise return (€28) — the smart combo
- Sunset Cruise — the unforgettable choice for couples
- Underwater Vision — to wow the children
- Paulilles Bay Cruise — for nature enthusiasts
📚 Read also: Visiting Collioure by sea · All our FAQ