Tour of the bay by traditional motorboat

Boat trips
Temporary closure

Adult €17.00 Child (6 to 11 years old) €13.00 Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €17.00 Free with the Pass!

Come aboard ‘Viking Ljös’, a traditional pinnace from the Arcachon Basin! Piloted by a professional skipper, you'll enjoy 1h15 of sailing from La Rochelle.

Included with the La Rochelle Ocean Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 sea excursion in La Rochelle from a choice of 4, depending on the seasonal calendar and the access conditions of our partners*: Tour of Fort Boyard with commentary; La Rochelle-Ile de Ré (Saint-Martin-de-Ré) return sea link; Discovery morning on a Catamaran; Tour of the Bay on a traditional motorboat.

Booking essential.

Additional information

Boarding point:

Pontoon located at 21 avenue Michel Crépeau opposite the Médiathèque de La Rochelle (Embarcadère Passeur électrique Yélo).

Visiting conditions :

. Presentation 10 to 15 minutes before boarding.

This boat with its retro charm from the Gironde coast, where it was built in 1961, evokes the heyday of yachting. At 12 metres long and 3 metres wide, it can accommodate a small group of up to 12 people.

On board, you'll sail as close to the coast as possible, and have a front-row seat to observe the boats, the different ports and the maritime heritage. You'll pass between the two towers that mark the entrance to the Port of La Rochelle and your skipper will reveal the secrets of the three ports and the La Rochelle coastline, to the tune of Dolce Vita!

Reservation
Reservations must be made by telephone with Kapalouest: 05 46 44 97 67 and your pass number; bookings are possible up to 1 week before the departure date.
Opening hours
July and August.

Discovery morning on a sailing catamaran

Boat trips

Embark on a 2-hour trip from the port of La Rochelle on a catamaran equipped with all the necessary comforts. With no predetermined route, you'll discover the joys of sailing in the ideal setting of the Pertuis d'Antioche in the company of the captain and his first mate.

Included with the La Rochelle Ocean Pass: your pass gives you access to 1 sea excursion in La Rochelle to choose from among 4 offered according to the seasonal calendar and the access conditions of the partners* : Tour of Fort Boyard with commentary; La Rochelle-Ile de Ré (Saint-Martin-de-Ré) return sea link; Discovery morning on a Catamaran; Tour of the Bay on a traditional motorboat.

Booking essential.

* During the summer period, Kapalouest accepts a limited number of bookings made with a La Rochelle Océan Pass for the morning discovery trip on a sailing catamaran.

  • Access by bike

    La Rochelle is on the Vélodyssée cycle routes.

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: get a 30% discount on bike hire.
    Present your pass at our partner Cycling Tour in La Rochelle and benefit from your discount (your pass must be activated and valid).

  • Access by bus

    Recommended bus stop :
    Aquarium - Lines illico 3 ; illico 4

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass: unlimited access to the Yélo bus network to get around La Rochelle. 
    In the application, press the ‘Transports en commun Yélo’ button: a camera opens and you can flash the QR stuck on the bus and located next to the driver, simply by passing your phone in front of it. Validation is compulsory at every stop on your journey.

    Details of routes, timetables and changes to Yélo bus services are available at www.yelo-larochelle.fr

  • Access by car

    Choose to park in the free Park & Ride sites at the city gates, then finish your journey by bus (free with the La Rochelle Océan Pass):

    Beaulieu: 130 spaces (including 5 PRM)
    Les Greffières: 300 spaces (including 8 PRM)
    Vieljeux: 60 spaces (including 2 PRM)
    Saint-Rogatien: 20 spaces (including 1 PRM)
    Simone Veil: 130 spaces (including 4 PRM)

Kapalouest

Experience an exceptional moment of conviviality on a choice of catamaran or pinasse outings, departing from La Rochelle.