Discover the islands of Charente Maritime

Prelude to the Charente Maritime Islands

Inter-island cruises offer sea trips from the port of La Rochelle, but also from the ports of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, La Tranche-sur-Mer, Boyardville and Saint-Denis d’Oléron. The company is also present in the Vendée. The fleet of the Inter-îles company is composed of recent and comfortable boats allowing commented cruises. They are equipped with toilets, sheltered panoramic lounges and upper decks converted into solariums. Their capacity is between 184 and 336 passengers. The ship l’Espérance is regularly dedicated to private receptions at sea or on land.

The different islands to visit

Croisières Inter-îles offers you crossings from La Rochelle to the island of Aix, the island of Oléron, and the island of Ré. Guided cruises also take you to the famous Fort Boyard. The crossing to Île d’Oléron is bound for Boyardville from April to November, as well as Saint-Denis in July and August. The sailing time from La Rochelle is about one hour. One-way or a stopover of a few hours, the company offers several packages.

On Oleron Island, you can visit the ornithological reserve of the Papineau marsh, the salt marsh, the Chassiron lighthouse, the Salmonard forest and its large fine sandy beaches, or the oyster farm at Fort Royer. Head for the island of Ré to discover the fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the salt marshes and the various picturesque villages of the island! The crossing time from La Rochelle is also one hour. The cruise to the island of Aix is an opportunity to spend time near the famous fort Boyard. From the port of La Rochelle, the crossing lasts from 1h00 to 1h15 and allows you to spend half a day on the island discovering its remarkable natural sites preserved by the ban on motor vehicles. The cruise to the island of Aix via Fort Boyard is also made from the islands of Ré and Oléron.

Activities in the surroundings

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