Frequently asked questions

KapMer fares range from €13 for a one-way shuttle Argelès–Collioure to €79 for a Premium dolphin watching cruise with a naturalist on board. The Three-Port Cruise (the most popular) is €22/adult and €16/child.

Babies under 3 sail free. Exact fares and availability are shown during online booking.

Booking is 100% online on reservation.kapmer.fr. You choose:

• Your date and your trip
• The departure time (and return time for shuttles)
• The number of passengers (adults, children, babies)
• Any options (cancellation, carbon offset)

Payment is secured by card. You receive your ticket by email immediately after payment.

On-site purchase is still available, but online booking is strongly recommended in peak season as trips often sell out.

Yes, with the Cancellation option (to be ticked during booking, a few euros), you can cancel or modify your ticket up to 8 hours before boarding with a full refund.

Without this option, cancellation is still possible but not refunded. You can also reschedule your ticket on another date subject to conditions — call us on +33 4 83 43 26 36.

Yes, KapMer gift cards are an excellent idea for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's/Father's Day. Available from €20, valid 1 year, usable on all KapMer trips.

Purchase online only on reservation.kapmer.fr.

Yes, KapMer offers private charter of its boats for private events: hen and stag parties, birthdays, weddings, corporate seminars, school trips.

Quote on request, depending on duration, boat and number of people (up to 141 seats on the Aquavista). Request your quote at devis@kapmer.fr or via the contact form.

The Argelès-sur-Mer to Collioure crossing takes about 20 minutes by boat, compared to 30 to 45 minutes by car in peak season due to traffic.

It is by far the fastest and most pleasant way to reach Collioure from Argelès, with a spectacular view of the Côte Vermeille as a bonus.

Yes, KapMer runs daily Argelès → Collioure shuttles (and return) throughout the season, from April to September.

Several return trips per day. Online booking strongly recommended in July and August.

Yes, KapMer runs Argelès → Port-Vendres shuttles on certain days, only from late June to mid-September. The crossing takes about 35 minutes.

Check the days and timetable on the Shuttles page or directly during booking.

Our best-seller is the Three-Port Cruise: 1h30 discovering the three iconic ports (Argelès, Collioure, Port-Vendres). The skipper provides live commentary, in French and English depending on the passengers on board.

For nature lovers: the Dolphin Watching Cruise or the Underwater Vision. For a short trip with children: the Short Cruise.

All options on the Sea trips page.

Cap Béar is one of the most beautiful natural sites of the Côte Vermeille, with its iconic 1905 lighthouse and spectacular cliffs.

Difficult to reach by land, Cap Béar reveals its most beautiful perspectives from the sea: wild coves, turquoise waters, rich marine wildlife.

The dedicated Cap Béar cruise is currently not running. But you can easily observe Cap Béar during:

• The Three-Port Cruise
• The Underwater Vision Cruise
• The Paulilles Bay Cruise

Yes! KapMer offers special fireworks trips to watch the main Côte Vermeille fireworks from the sea:

• Every Wednesday in Argelès-sur-Mer in July and August
• 14 July
• 15 August
• The Saint-Vincent in Collioure (16 August)

A unique experience with an exceptional viewpoint. Booking very strongly recommended as these trips are highly sought after and fully booked weeks in advance.

The Côte Vermeille (Pyrénées-Orientales) is one of the best spots in France to see wild dolphins in the Mediterranean.

KapMer runs dolphin watching cruises from Argelès-sur-Mer with a unique guarantee: if you don't see any dolphins, 50% of your ticket is refunded.

Dolphins can be observed on the Côte Vermeille from April to September.

KapMer schedules dolphin watching cruises in the morning only, as statistically the chances of an encounter are higher. Ideal departure times:

• 9 a.m. in low season
• 7:30 a.m. in high season (July-August)

Ideal conditions: light wind and a flat sea.

All KapMer trips departing from Argelès leave from Quai Marco Polo, Port of Argelès-sur-Mer (66700).

📍 GPS: 42.5428, 3.0519

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to board. The quay is easily accessible on foot, by bike or by car.

Yes, several car parks are available at the Port of Argelès-sur-Mer:

• Paying car park right next to Quai Marco Polo (closest)
• Several free car parks 5-10 minutes away on foot

In peak season (July-August), arrive 30 minutes before departure to find a space easily.

Wear comfortable clothes suited to the weather:

• A windbreaker or fleece (it is cooler at sea than on land)
• Flat non-slip shoes (avoid heels)
• A cap or hat, sunglasses
• Sunscreen

For sunset or night trips, bring an extra layer as temperatures drop quickly at sea.

Nothing specific! Our trips last between 45 minutes and 1h45 max (up to 3h for the dolphin watching cruise). Just remember:

• Your ticket (paper or phone)
• Sunscreen
• Your camera if you want to capture the trip

If you are seasickness-sensitive, bring your tablets. That's it!

In case of unfavourable weather (strong wind, rough sea, storm), KapMer may cancel or reschedule the trip for safety reasons. You will be notified by text or phone.

You can then choose between:

• A reschedule on another date
• A full refund

No cancellation fee will be charged if the decision comes from KapMer due to weather.

Our catamarans (Barracuda and Aquavista) are particularly stable and greatly reduce seasickness. If you are sensitive:

• Take an anti-seasickness tablet 30 minutes before boarding (over the counter at pharmacies)
• Stay outside on the upper deck (fresh air helps)
• Look at the horizon, avoid reading during the crossing
• Choose shorter crossings (Shuttles, Short Cruise)

Yes, most KapMer trips (Three-Port Cruise, shuttles, Short Cruise) are perfectly suited for families with young children.

Babies under 3 sail free.

Only the Dolphin Watching Cruise is not recommended for children under 5, due to its duration and distance from shore.

We would sincerely love to welcome everyone on board, and our boats are fully equipped for that.

Unfortunately, the quays and pontoons of Argelès-sur-Mer, Collioure and Port-Vendres do not yet allow safe boarding for passengers with reduced mobility. This is beyond our control, and we very much hope the port infrastructure will evolve soon.

If you have any doubt or would like to discuss it, please get in touch — we will do everything we can to find a solution.

Yes, dogs on a lead are welcome on most KapMer trips (except dolphin watching cruises).

No extra charge for small dogs. A muzzle may be required for category 1 or 2 breeds. Please bring a water bowl for your companion.