The cruises are definitely a must when you come to Saint-Nazaire in the summer!
Cruises take place on ships having a capacity of 150 seated passengers. You will be accompanied by professional guides. Live commentary in French. According to the tide and the weather, tours can vary slightly.
Duration: 1½ hours, 2 hours, 3 hours, all day (depending on the chosen formula)
Croisière découverte + phare This tour takes you along the beaches and cliffs which make the coast in Saint-Nazaire so attractive. The ship sails along tiny coves, rocks and cliffs, sandy beaches… and offers unhindered views of a largely unspoilt and wooded coast. After having turned back, the ship sails upstream on the Loire River, past the shipyard and some of the impressive harbour terminals, but also underneath the Saint-Nazaire bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
Croisière découverte A surprising excursion that combines a 90-minute boat trip, and a 30-minute visit to the EOL Wind Turbine visitor centre.
Embark on an unexpected journey to Saint-Marc-sur-Mer. Two musicians and a narrator tell you about the multifaceted history of Saint-Nazaire.
Duration: 1½ hours
Phare nocturne Step on board and admire the beauty of coastal landscapes in the magic light of sunset. Let yourself dream as you are lulled by the golden waters of the Atlantic Ocean before the sky grows dark. Either at sea or along the shores, lighthouses have shone and guided ships safely to shore for centuries. A very special moment to figure out the art of nighttime navigation.
Duration: 2 hours
France’s first offshore wind farm is located off the coast of Saint-Nazaire. This cruise gives you the incredible opportunity to venture around the wind turbines, or éoliennes in French, named after the Greek god of wind. This trip will blow you away, and give you a whole new view into offshore wind farms. Spectacular!
Duration: 3 hours
Leaving from Saint-Nazaire, this trip to Noirmoutier island (Herbaudière Port) promises both discovery and relaxation. On the island itself, head for the beach, aquarium, salt marshes, the woodland walks of Bois de la Chaise – whatever appeals to you!
Duration: all day (departure at 10 am from Saint-Nazaire, departure at 5 pm from Noirmoutier)
Prices – Discovery cruises | ||
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| Full | Reduced | Children aged 4-17 |
| €26 | €24 | €13 |
Prices – Cruise ‘At sea with the wind turbines’ – 3 hours | ||
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| Full | Reduced | Children aged 4-17 |
| €30 | €28 | €15 |
Prices – Cruise ‘To the island of Noirmoutier’ – All day | ||
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| Full | Reduced | Children aged 4-17 |
| €38 | €35 | €19 |
Meeting point: Avenue de Saint-Hubert –near Écomusée– at least 15 minutes before departure time.
There are several car parks close by.
Public transportation:
For further clarification or information, please call +33 (0)2 28 540 640
