
Pinasse, pinassotte, sailboat, catamaran... What if you set sail on the water for a boat trip on the Arcachon Bay?
Embark on a boat to navigate through the oyster farms, cruise along the oyster villages of Lège-Cap Ferret, make a stop on Banc d'Arguin and see the iconic "Cabanes Tchanquées" . You can also get lost in the wild alleys of the Leyre Delta. With so many options, you're sure to have moments of true vacation bliss!
Add to this excursion a platter of oysters and a glass of wine at sunset for a perfect day!
Crossings by maritime boat shuttles
What if we leave the car aside during the holidays? Say farewell to the traffic jams after a day at the beach; here we get around by boat! The numerous boat shuttles of the UBA sea shuttles allow you to cross the Arcachon Bay in just 30 minutes. And for those who want to explore the Bay, know that you can take your bicycles on certain shuttles!


Boat trips
Embark on a boat trip to take a grand tour of the Bassin, to the gates of the Ocean!
Cast off to discover the must-see sites of the Arcachon Bay.
The Île aux Oiseaux (Bird Island), the iconic cabanes tchanquées (cabins on stilts), the Banc d'Arguin, the Dune du Pilat, the Lege-Cap Ferret and the Leyre Delta…
These are landscapes that you won’t forget!
Renting a boat
Feeling like an independent sailor?
Don’t worry, it's entirely possible to to rent a sailboat , a pinasse, a pinassotte, or an electric or motorboat with or without a license.
Prefer to relax on the boat and fully enjoy your vacation?
It's the perfect time to book a private a boat and let yourself be rocked by the gentle waves of the Arcachon Bay!
