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Commented cruise passing Argelès, Collioure and Port-Vendres. Discover the 3 ports in 1h30.
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3 Ports€22€16
🏖 Long cruise
Paulilles Bay Cruise
Our longest and most complete cruise! Sail from Argelès to the stunning Paulilles Bay, passing Collioure, Port-Vendres and Cap Béar. Discover the former Nobel dynamite factory now turned into a protected natural site.
⏱ 1h45
🏖 Paulilles Bay
👶 Babies sail free
🎤 Commented
📅 1 July — 31 Aug · Mon–Fri only
The cruise
Why it is our finest cruise
1h45 to see the whole Côte Vermeille from the sea
The Paulilles Bay Cruise is our longest and most complete cruise. For 1h45, you sail along the entire Côte Vermeille from Argelès-sur-Mer to the famous Paulilles Bay.
You will pass the wild coves, the iconic bell-tower of Collioure, the fishing port of Port-Vendres, the vertiginous cliffs of Cap Béar and its legendary lighthouse, before reaching the stunning Paulilles Bay — former Nobel dynamite factory, now converted into a protected natural site.
👀 What you will see
- The hidden coves and beaches inaccessible by land
- The Château Royal of Collioure and its bell-tower right in the water
- The commercial port of Port-Vendres and its historic quays
- The Cap Béar lighthouse, the easternmost point of the Pyrenees
- The Vauban fortifications and Fort Béar
- Paulilles Bay, natural jewel of the coast
- The terraced Banyuls vineyards plunging down to the sea
📍 Route
The full itinerary
6 stops along the Côte Vermeille
1
Argelès-sur-Mer
Departure from Quai Marco Polo. Panoramic view of the seaside resort and the Albères massif.
2
Collioure
The jewel of the Côte Vermeille! Château Royal, Notre-Dame-des-Anges church standing right in the water.
3
Port-Vendres
The deepest natural port on the Catalan coast, in use since Antiquity.
4
Cap Béar
The legendary lighthouse perched on the schist cliffs. The easternmost point of the Pyrenees.
5
Paulilles Bay
Former Nobel dynamite factory turned into a natural jewel. Turquoise waters and wild coves.
↩
Return to Argelès-sur-Mer
Return to the port, sailing along the coves and cliffs from another angle.
Fares & info
Everything you need to know before boarding
AdultChild (3-11)
Paulilles Bay Cruise€26€18
Baby (under 3)Free 🎉
📍 Departure
Argelès-sur-Mer
Quai Marco Polo
⏱ Duration
1h45 cruise
Commented by the skipper
🚢 Boat
Barracuda
97 passengers max.
👶 Age
All ages welcome
Babies (under 3) sail free
🎟 Booking
Book the Paulilles Bay Cruise
Choose your departure date
Available from 1 July to 31 August, every day except Saturdays and Sundays.
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Frequently asked questions about the Paulilles Bay Cruise
What makes Paulilles Bay special?
Paulilles Bay is an exceptional natural site, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area of the Pyrénées-Orientales. A former Nobel dynamite factory (1870-1984), it has been decontaminated and converted into a natural park. The bay offers three successive beaches lined with red schist cliffs and preserved Mediterranean vegetation. Inaccessible by car, it is ideally discovered from the sea.
How long does the Paulilles Bay Cruise last?
The Paulilles Bay Cruise lasts 1h45, our longest sea trip. The whole route is commented by our skipper: departure from Argelès-sur-Mer, passing Collioure, Port-Vendres, rounding Cap Béar, then approaching Paulilles Bay as close as possible.
What do you see during the cruise?
The cruise covers the whole of the Côte Vermeille: Château Royal of Collioure, the bell-tower lighthouse, the hidden coves of Ouille and Bernardi, Port-Vendres and its Vauban fortifications, the Cap Béar lighthouse (the most powerful on the French Mediterranean coast), the wild coves of Cap Béar, and Paulilles Bay with its red cliffs.
Can you swim during the cruise?
No, the Paulilles Bay Cruise is a non-stop cruise with no swimming: you observe the Paulilles beaches from the boat without going ashore. To explore Paulilles Bay on foot and enjoy the beaches, you need to get there by car or on foot from Port-Vendres.
When does the Paulilles Bay Cruise run?
The cruise is scheduled from 1 July to 31 August, Monday to Friday (except Saturdays and Sundays). Booking is recommended as seats fill up quickly in peak summer. Fare: €26 adult, €18 child, babies sail free. Boarding at Quai Marco Polo, Port of Argelès-sur-Mer.
From what age can people take part?
The cruise is open to all ages: babies sail free, children aged 3 to 11 pay €18. The boat (Barracuda, 97 passengers) has on-board toilets, an air-conditioned covered cabin and an open upper deck. The 1h45 format is comfortable for children from 4-5 years old.
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Book your cruise and explore the wildest jewel of the Côte Vermeille
The full story of Cap Béar, Paulilles and the Banyuls vineyards
Beyond Port-Vendres lies a wilder, more dramatic coast — schist cliffs, the Cap Béar lighthouse, Paulilles' beaches and the terraced vineyards of Banyuls. Discover it in detail.
🍷 Cap Béar & Paulilles — the full story →