Half-Day Paddle Through Three Calanques: Port Miou, Port Pin and the Iconic En Vau

CASSIS KAYAK FIELD GUIDE

Half-Day Paddle Through Three Calanques: Port Miou, Port Pin and the Iconic En Vau

A guided, easy 3-hour sea‑kayak outing from Port Miou that visits Port Pin and includes a 30‑minute stop at the celebrated calanque d'En Vau, useful for planning what to bring and what to expect.

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Half-Day Paddle Through Three Calanques: Port Miou, Port Pin and the Iconic En Vau.

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Robert Eric Crews
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This half‑day guided kayak trip threads the limestone inlets of Cassis—setting out from Port Miou, slipping into the more secluded Port Pin and finishing with a pause at En Vau, long regarded as one of the region's most beautiful calanques.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Three iconic calanques in a single morning or afternoon

The route launches at Port Miou, continues into the quieter Port Pin and culminates with a 30‑minute stop at En Vau, offering a concise introduction to the area's best coastal coves.

THE STORY

Cinematic setting at Port Pin

Port Pin is the more confidential cove on the itinerary and is noted for its cinematic history: the film Borsalino with Alain Delon and Jean‑Paul Belmondo was shot there in 1970.

THE MOMENT

A deliberate break at En Vau

The outing finishes with a calm, 30‑minute pause at the calanque d'En Vau, celebrated by many as the most beautiful calanque in the region.

What the day feels like

What the half‑day feels like

You launch from Port Miou in a guided group and paddle along a short coastal corridor that reaches the intimate inlet of Port Pin before arriving at En Vau for a thirty‑minute stop — a compact, accessible sea‑kayak experience that highlights Cassis’s signature calanques.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this half‑day is made for — and who should reconsider.

1
Active familiesDesigned to accommodate family groups with children: the outing is guided and permitted from age 8 upward.
2
Beginner paddlersAn easy‑level, guided 3‑hour route that suits first‑time kayakers and those seeking a moderate coastal paddle.
3
Sightseers and film buffsThose interested in scenic coves and cinematic history will find highlights such as Port Pin—site of the 1970 film Borsalino—on the route.
4
Not suitable for young children under 8Participants must be at least 8 years old; the operator's age restriction makes this outing inappropriate for younger children.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The guided outing is a 3‑hour program covering about 4 km.

Meeting & Departure

Departure is from the calanque of Port Miou.

What the operator provides

The operator supplies the kayak, a paddle and a dry bag.

What to bring

Bring water, your picnic and a mask and snorkel to enjoy the underwater scenery.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the trip?

The guided outing lasts 3 hours.

How far will we paddle?

The route covers approximately 4 km.

Where do we meet?

The trip departs from the calanque of Port Miou.

What equipment is provided?

The operator provides the kayak, a paddle and a dry bag.

What should I bring?

Bring water, a picnic and a mask and snorkel if you want to explore the underwater environment.

Is there an age minimum?

Yes — the outing is available to participants from 8 years old.