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Basque Coast Boat Tour: Discover French and Spanish Shores
4.7
6 Ratings
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you will embark on our boat for a 3h30 Spanish Excursion. You will discover the French and Spanish Basque coast, in small groups (maximum 10 passengers). On the program, discovery of the remarkable places of the Basque coast, swimming stops in the small Spanish coves. Snorkeling and Paddle equipment are available!
Departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you will embark on our boat for a 3h30 Spanish Excursion. You will discover the French and Spanish Basque coast, in small groups (maximum 10 passengers). On the program, discovery of the remarkable places of the Basque coast, swimming stops in the small Spanish coves. Snorkeling and Paddle equipment are available!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Port de Saint-jean-de-Luz. - Departure: Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Mythical port of the Basque Country, today fishing still remains the main activity there. - La Corniche Basque - We will follow the Basque cornice, a protected natural area, located between Hendaye and Ciboure. Today the hiking trail that winds around this cliff is closed to the…
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Port de Saint-jean-de-Luz. - Departure: Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Mythical port of the Basque Country, today fishing still remains the main activity there. - La Corniche Basque - We will follow the Basque cornice, a protected natural area, located between Hendaye and Ciboure. Today the hiking trail that winds around this cliff is closed to the public because of its fragility. We will have the chance to discover these Flysch cliffs from the sea.
- Jaizkibel - Then head towards Hondarribia and therefore the start of the Spanish coast. Hondarribia is home to one of the most important fishing ports on the Basque coast. A little further on we will discover the bay of Los Frailes and the Amuitz islet, the water there is often transparent and very calm.
- Pasaia - We will continue the boat trip along the Jaizkibel, between Hondarribia and Pasaia. This mountain range is none other than the beginning of the Pyrenees chain. The landscapes are sumptuous and certain coves are only accessible by boat, a change of scenery guaranteed! We will also observe unique geological formations in the rock, 45 million years old and called Paramudras.
- Chateau Observatoire Abbadia - On the return trip, the boat trip will continue with a visit to Loya Bay, a small French pearl accessible only by sea and dominated by Abbadia Castle. It was Antoine d’Abbadie, a French traveler and astronomer, who had this castle built between 1864 and 1870.
- Rochers des deux Jumeaux - Below the castle, we can admire the 2 Jumeaux, emblematic rocks. These two sentinels who watch over the open sea have resisted the onslaught of the ocean.
- Fort de Socoa - We will take a short detour to the port of Socoa dominated by its fort, a historical treasure of the Basque country and witness to a rich and captivating history.
What's Included
- Boat trip
- Professional skipper
- Boat trip
- Professional skipper
Additional Information
- travel time is included in the total tour time
- travel time is included in the total tour time
Location
Oceanboat64 - Promenade en Mer
Quai de l'Infante
Meet at the 3rd pontoon (Ponton A) of the Quai de l'Infante, (Same pontoon as the Maritime shuttle) at the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Come 10 minutes before the departure of the outing.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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319bartp
Aug 9, 2024
Exciting and quiet. - Very nice experience, whizzing over the water, swimming,... . Exciting and quiet at the same time. The explanation Paul gave was cool (not too much, not too little).
Photo: tuna fisherman.
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Jessica_d
Jul 26, 2024
Fantastic experience! - I cam highly recommend taking a biat trip with Oceanboat64. It was am amazing trip, snorkeling in clear water, getting informed about the history and landscape of the stunning places and even seeing dolphins. Looking forward to coming back, thank you!!
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Ewan_f
Jul 26, 2024
The hidden Gems of the Basque Country - Amazing trip with Paul! Brought us to beautifully scenic area of the Basque Country only accessible by boat! I highly recommend ocean boat 64 for an unforgettable boat trip and can’t wait to come back! 🙏
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Tristan_f
Jul 24, 2024
A Magical Basque Coast Adventure! - This afternoon boat trip from Saint-Jean-de-Luz was amazing! Exploring the pristine Basque coastline, far from tourist crowds and cars, was a dream. We swam in hidden coves, snorkeled, paddled, and were thrilled to spot dolphins! With only few passengers and friends, it felt personal and special. Highly recommend for a unique and serene experience!
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Melody_t
Jun 1, 2024
Deliver what you advertise. - It was a good boat ride. But no mention of snorkelling gear or kayaks on the tour.
We also were not given the offer of a drink soda or water on the trip.
The tour was also changed at the last minute.
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