About this tour
Spend seven hours sailing around Porquerolles aboard a traditional sailboat with a working crew. The day centres on feeling the rhythm of the sea—wind filling canvas, boat heeling gently, horizon stretching endlessly. Lunch arrives fresh and proper, paired with wine or beer, eaten at the rail whilst the island's pine-clad cliffs slide past. Whether you're alone or with others, this is sailing stripped back to essentials: movement, taste, and the Mediterranean's honest beauty.
Highlights
- Seven hours under sail around Porquerolles island
- Three-course lunch with local, seasonal ingredients
- Wine and beer included throughout the day
- Small crew attentive but unobtrusive
- Swimming opportunity in clear Mediterranean water
- Depart and return from accessible harbour location
- Suitable for non-sailors and families alike
What to expect
You'll board mid-morning and be shown the boat's layout. The crew handle the sail work whilst you sit, move about, or help if you wish. The rhythm of sailing—tacking, adjusting course, reading wind patterns—unfolds naturally. Around midday, lunch is served on deck: properly cooked food, not sandwiches. Afterwards, there's usually time for a swim in a sheltered anchorage before the return sail. Weather permitting, you'll catch the afternoon light on the water. The pace is deliberate, never rushed.
Good to know
Wear shoes with grip; sunscreen and a hat are essential. The boat moves, so secure loose items. If you're prone to seasickness, medication beforehand helps. Under-18s cannot drink alcohol. Infants must stay on an adult's lap. This isn't a gentle cruise—you'll feel the boat's motion and should be reasonably mobile.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.