Round-trip crossing + Free stopover on Saint Nicolas Island + Guided cruise in the archipelago
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Description
Of all the islands in Brittany, the Glenan archipelago is only an hour’s crossing from the mainland, but the 22 islands and islets make for a complete change of scenery.
Let your mind wander, gaze at the evocative blue-green of the sea, imagine your own authentic “Brittany”, breathe in that wonderful iodized air, between sky and sea, and soak up the invigorating marine atmosphere. Welcome to the Glenan Islands!
Les Vedettes de l’Odet first moors at the slipway on Saint Nicolas island for a free stopover. The whiteness of the sand and the transparency of the water invite you to relax and unwind. Saint Nicolas Island, though small in size, offers magnificent views over the archipelago, and beautiful stretches of beach to bask on.
At low tide, the Tombolo, a sandbar on the island of Saint Nicolas, opens up to join the island of Bananec. Beautiful setting for souvenir photos!
In the afternoon, you’ll embark on a one-hour guided cruise of the Glenan archipelago. The on-board guide, who is passionate about the region, will share his knowledge. Penfret, Bananec, Le Loch, Drenec, Fort Cigogne and all the other Glenan islands will hold no secrets for you. Just like the flora and fauna that inhabit the islands: oystercatchers, terns and other seabirds. Navigation, fishing and historical anecdotes will round out this great guided cruise. A must if you want to visit the Glenans for real!
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Luggage
Two pieces of hand luggage per person are allowed on board, up to a maximum of 30 kg.
Dogs on leash
Dogs are allowed on board the boats, provided they are kept on a lead. They do not have reserved seats. On the Glénan Islands, dogs are permitted to walk on the footpath only and must be kept on a lead; they are prohibited on the beaches and the foreshore (the part of the coastline periodically covered by the tide, including the rocks), in accordance with the prefectural decree of 19 January 2018.
Accessible
This service is accessible to people with reduced mobility in manual wheelchairs only, subject to a number of criteria to be checked by telephone before booking (tide, ship, port of embarkation, etc.).
Picnic
It is recommended to bring a picnic and plenty of water to keep hydrated. There are no shops on Saint Nicolas island.
Family rate
15% discount for 2 adults and 3 children (under 17). Bookings at the agency or by phone only.
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FAQs
Saint Nicolas is the only island with a slipway where our boats can dock. During your guided cruise through the archipelago, you’ll sail as close as possible to all the other islands, without disembarking.
You’ll enjoy maximum visibility to port and starboard as there are fewer people on the launch during the guided island tour. The guide’s anecdotes will capture your attention and that of your children!
Seals and dolphins occasionally frequent the Glenan archipelago, so get out your camera if you’re lucky enough to come across them! Most of the time we can see them during the crossing.
Guest reviews
A short cruise from Bénodet to the Glénans archipelago, with an extra hour exploring the archipelago on the afternoon of 29 May. The boat was excellent, and one particularly welcome touch was having a proper guide, Justine, with a microphone, speaking in both French and English (rather than a recorded message that you can’t understand). She was a charming, cheerful young woman who really knew her stuff. It got a bit chilly at times depending on the wind, so do remember to bring something to cover up with, even if the weather is lovely. Thank you!!
A great tour on the Odet… Very good, with clear explanations… The highlight is the Glénans discovery tour… Magnificent, with a stop on Île Saint Nicolas and its white sandy beach… always with clear explanations… and the icing on the cake was that on the way back from Île Saint Nicolas we spotted some dolphins 🐬 – it was absolutely brilliant and completely unexpected…. thanks to the captain for the little detour 😁
A superb trip – we were lucky enough to spot a few dolphins in the distance 🐬 We took the tour of the Glénan archipelago to learn more about the islands that make it up. On arrival at the island of St Nicolas, the water was magnificent, with its shifting hues and a soothing calm. It was such an enriching and relaxing experience. The price is €49 per person. For the return journey to the ‘mainland’, make sure you bring a warm coat and perhaps a blanket to put over your legs if you feel the cold and want to stay outside on the boat; otherwise, there is of course a covered area inside the boat.
