Boat Tour in the Port of La Cotinière, Oléron Island
During the day or at sunset, spend a pleasant moment at sea in Oléron Island during a boat tour in La Cotinière!
Practical information
Take a boat tour around the port of La Cotinière and the surrounding area and discover the world of professional fishing!
- Tour on board a 12-seater speedboat
- Explanations of the different trades practised, how fishermen manage their resources, how fish are sold at auctions and how fish products are marketed
- End of the tour with a few bursts of speed in the bay of La Perroche
Course of events
- Meeting with the captain in front of the old fish auction on boulevard du Capitaine Leclerc in the port of La Cotinière, 15 minutes before the start of the activity
- Boarding the boat
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Departure for a 45-minute boat tour at the port of La Cotinière, ending with a few bursts of speed in the bay of La Perroche for some thrills
- Return to the port of La Cotinière, disembarkation and end of the activity
Activity requirements
Required minimum weight: 77 lbs / 35 kg
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people, people with disabilities or people with heart or back problems.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
FrenchIncluded
- Guide
Do not forget to bring
- Waterproof jacket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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On the west coast of Oléron Island, La Cotinière is a village famous for its fishing port, which is the leading artisanal fishing port in Charente-Maritime. A tour there is highly recommended if you are visiting the island, as is a boat tour in La Cotinière to learn more about the world of professional fishing! Thanks to the local guide accompanying you on this experience, you will be able to find out about the different trades practised in the area, how the fish are sold at the auction, and so on. It is sure to be a fun and rewarding experience!
This boat tour in Oléron Island from La Cotinière is available not only during the day (45-minute cruise), but also at sunset (1-hour and 15-minute cruise). You will board a 12-seater speedboat, ideal for a small group outing, in the company of adults and children aged 12 and over. And to round off the activity in style, the captain will take you to La Perroche Bay, south of La Cotinière, to show you what his boat's got up its sleeve: get ready for a thrill-packed experience!
Perfect for spending quality time with the family, your partner or your friends, this discovery of the port of La Cotinière by boat on Oléron Island is a great way to visit La Cotinière, while learning all sorts of interesting things about the world of professional fishing. Whether you are intrigued by this area or simply want to escape to sea for an hour or so, you are sure to enjoy this experience with Les Croisières Oléronaises!
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