Boat trips and excursions in La Manche

Our selection of ways to discover La Manche from the sea
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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

In a kayak or a sailing boat, cast off to discover the most beautiful spots in La Manche. From the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel to the Cotentin Peninsula, with a stop in Chausey, hop on board for a unique experience. There’s something for everyone in our selection of boat trips and excursions.

Canoeing, kayaking and sand yachting: all of our nautical adventures

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Exploring aquaculture in Chausey: paddle away!

Granville

Alban, an oyster farmer, and Ian, a fisherman and kayak guide, will take you to find out all about aquaculture in the exceptional setting of the Chausey islands.

Starting in Granville, hop on board the fishing boat “La Grande Ancre”, and set sail for the eastern part of Chausey, with its wild islets: the perfect spot for a picnic! As the tide goes out, you’ll discover the mussel beds in a two-person kayak (suitable for beginners). At low tide you’ll head off on foot to explore the oyster and clam beds, before kayaking back to the boat for the ride back to Granville.

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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

Practical information:

  • Children from 12 years accompanied by an adult
  • 65€/adult and 50€/child (up to16 years) – excluding picnic
  • Duration: full day - 1h30 outward and return journey, lunch and 2 to 3h of kayaking

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Kayaking with Mont Saint-Michel as a backdrop

Saint-Jean-le-Thomas

How about kayaking for a new way to discover the bay of Mont Saint-Michel? You’ll explore the bay, the cliffs at Champeaux, the nearby beaches and the Dragey dunes. A fun family excursion that’s accessible to all, guided by Ian and Nicolas. The departure point is the beach in Saint-Jean-le-Thomas or the Sol Roc slipway, depending on the tidal coefficient. You’ll paddle along the coast, with stunning views of Mont Saint-Michel. If you’re lucky, you might see some seals!

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Photo, © Xavier Lachenaud

Practical information: 

  • Children from 12 years accompanied by an adult
  • 25€/adult and 15€/child (up to 16 years)
  • Duration: 1h30

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Paddling one of the most beautiful bays in the world

Pontaubault

This kayak excursion is perfect for families. You’ll paddle along the River Sélune towards Mont Saint-Michel. On the way, you’ll have an unforgettable experience discovering the quicksand, a natural phenomenon that’s great fun for all ages!

Practical information: 

  • Children from 12 years accompanied by an adult
  • 25€/adult and 15€/child (up to 16 years)
  • Duration: 1 hour

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Photo, © Ian Wood
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Kayak - La baie du Mont Saint-Michel

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Sea kayaking to explore the treasures of Chausey

Granville

From the water, observe the flora and fauna typical of this gem in the Manche. Frédéric and David, your guides for the day, will take you sea kayaking to explore the different islets of the archipelago. You’ll stop in different spots to admire the unique landscapes. This excursion is suited to more advanced paddlers with experience of sea kayaking.

Practical information:

  • Book with the Canöe Club d’Avranches Canöe Club d’Avranches / ckca50@wanadoo.fr 
  • Advanced kayakers (from 12 years)
  • 85€/adult and 70€/child (up to 16 years)
  • Duration: full day (time in Chausey varies according to the tides)
  • 2 possible meeting places: port of Granville or Chausey

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Canoeing on the River Sélune: a unique experience

Ducey-les-Chéris

This excursion takes you up the Sélune, a coastal river that flows into the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. You’ll be able to admire the pretty landscapes, with their varied fauna and exceptional flora. With Frédéric and David, your guides, you’ll paddle along the edge of the Ardennes woods to the small town of Ducey. Welcome to the Mortain region!

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Sand yachting in Sciotot

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Tester le char à voile à Sciotot

Les Pieux

On the wild coast of the Cotentin Peninsula, between the headlands of Le Rozel and Flamanville, Guillaume invites you to join him for an original foodie excursion in the bay of Sciotot. After briefing you on how to handle the sand yachts, he’ll tell you the secrets of the bay: its history, legends, stories, seabirds, marine mammals, and the plants of its heaths and dunes. By the end you’ll know everything there is to know about this protected natural area. Enjoy a unique experience combining culture, excitement and a dose of fresh sea air!

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Photo, © David Daguier - CD50

Practical information:

  • Book with OSLC Char à Voile, Centre d’activités Voiles et Vent Sciotot
  • From 12 years of age
  • 35€/person
  • Duration: 3 hours

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Sailing boat trips: la Manche from the sea

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Set sail for Chausey

Granville

Franck invites you to join him for a foodie experience on his boat, “Mangrove”. From Granville, set sail for Chausey. Head off to explore this little corner of paradise with all its natural diversity during an excursion to the island or a shellfish gathering experience. On board, you’ll try some delicious local specialities: cider, apple juice, oysters, fish rillettes, fish soup, cheese, and teurgoule (Normandy rice pudding).

Practical information: 

  • Book with Voidie Voile Croisières / franck@voidievoile.fr 
  • Accessible to all (children under 10 years accompanied by an adult)
  • 72€/adult and 57€/child (up to 14 years)
  • Duration: 4 hours outward and return journey and 3 hours in Chausey

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Photo, © Captain Yvon
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Sail the seas in the bay of Granville and Mont Saint-Michel

Granville

In Granville, all aboard the Charles Marie to discover the treasures of la Manche: Chausey and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. The trip includes a presentation of the boat, the history of Granville, an explanation of manoeuvres, the journey across to Chausey and time there to discover the islands (for full-day trips).

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Photo, © Cécile Ballon

Practical information:

  • Book with Charles Marie / contact@charles-marie.fr
  • Accessible to all
  • 70€/adult and 35€/child up to 18 years, for the full-day trip
  • 45€/adult and 25€/child up to 18 years, for the half-day trip

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Explore the harbour in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Discover one of the biggest artificial harbours in the world on this full-day boat trip. You’ll visit this exceptional infrastructure, hear about the history of the forts in the harbour and sail towards Omonville-la-Rogue, a picturesque village typical of the Cotentin Peninsula. Feast your eyes on the wild landscapes of la Manche!

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