School tripsYoung Sailor’s School (Day)
Un moussaillon sur le Bassin d'Arcachon lors de la balade Ecole du Mousse
Un bateau de l'UBA devant les Cabanes Tchanquées
La Cabane Tchanquée lors de l'école du Mousse
Un bateau de l'UBA devant la queue de la baleine

Young Sailor’s School (Day)

The day-long “Young Sailor’s School” program provides a boat tour of the port and Arcachon Bay.

On board, each student will receive their own logbook, a fun and educational tool used to raise questions and explore all the seafaring topics related to Arcachon Bay. The logbook can be completed in class to review the information provided by the captain.

Objectives 

A fun and original way to learn about a rich and diverse marine environment:
– Observe nature and natural phenomena, discover maritime heritage, understand the diversity of the landscapes, learn to use a map,
– Awaken curiosity and stimulate questions,
– Raise awareness about environmental protection.

Our suggestion: make a stopover at Cap Ferret to visit the top of the lighthouse for a 360° view!

What you need to know

~ 3 hours + stopover
6-12 years

Boarding points

Arcachon - Marina
76 boulevard de la plage, 33120 Arcachon
Cap Ferret - Bélisaire Pier
Allée de Bélisaire, 33950 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Outing suggestions

TourArcachon - Marina

Tour details

  1. Boarding in Arcachon at 10:00am
  2. Tour of the fishing port and marina
  3. Passage through the Mapouchet channel, beautiful view of the Île aux Oiseaux and the Cabanes Tchanquées
  4. Oyster farms (at low tide)
  5. Landing in Cap Ferret
  6. Stopover for a picnic (not provided) or activities of your choice on the peninsula (additional fee)
  7. Boarding in Cap Ferret
  8. Travel to the tip of Cap Ferret
  9. View of the great Dune du Pilat
  10. Arcachon waterfront, return at 2:30pm or 5:00pm

TourCap Ferret - Bélisaire Pier

Tour details

  1. Boarding in Cap Ferret at 10:00am
  2. Travel to the tip of Cap Ferret
  3. View of the great Dune du Pilat
  4. Arcachon waterfront
  5. Landing in Arcachon
  6. Stopover for a picnic (not provided) or activities of your choice in Arcachon (additional fee)
  7. Boarding in Arcachon
  8. Tour of the fishing port and marina
  9. Passage through the Mapouchet channel, beautiful view of the Île aux Oiseaux and the Cabanes Tchanquées
  10. Oyster farms (at low tide)
  11. Return 2:30pm or 5:00pm

Prices

From
Up to
35 people
€ 850
35 people - € 850
Up to
49 people
€ 1050
49 people - € 1050

Optional extras

1.
Activities during your stopover in Cap Ferret
For an additional fee
Make a stopover at one of the most iconic sites of Arcachon Bay. Available options (additional fee) during your stopover in Cap Ferret:
  1. The little train to Cap Ferret (€5 per student)
  2. Shore fishing on the Bay (€6 per student)
  3. Arès Lège-Cap-Ferret Nature Reserve (€100 per classroom)
  4. The Lighthouse and Peninsula (€4 per student)
1. Activities during your stopover in Cap Ferret - For an additional fee ()
2.
Oyster Museum “La Maison de l'Huître” in Gujan-Mestras
€3.70 per student
An “audio and image” guided tour through this Arcachon Bay museum completely dedicated to oyster farming. “Discovery” booklets can be provided to classes upon request.

Duration: ~1 hour
Access: 25-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina

2. Oyster Museum “La Maison de l'Huître” in Gujan-Mestras - €3.70 per student ()
3.
The little train in Arcachon
€195 / 30 people
A pleasant and fun tour of Arcachon’s winter town, home to beautiful 19th century villas. Take a journey back in time to the Belle Epoque... Educational booklets are available to complete during the tour.

Duration: ~ 40 min.

Access: 10-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina

3. The little train in Arcachon - €195 / 30 people ()
4.
The Ornithological Reserve of Le Teich
Contact us
A guided tour of the park and introduction to the numerous species of migratory and sedentary birds that find refuge there.

Duration: ~ 1.5 – 2 hours depending on the circuit

Access: 30-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina

4. The Ornithological Reserve of Le Teich - Contact us ()
5.
Tour of the Salt Meadows
€220 per class
Follow your guide to explore the flora and fauna of the Salt Meadows of La Teste. End the visit with a tour of the port and authentic oyster-farming huts.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Access: 10-min. bus trip (not included) from the Arcachon Marina

5. Tour of the Salt Meadows - €220 per class ()

Optional extras

1.
Activities during your stopover in Arcachon
For an additional fee
Make a stopover at one of the most iconic sites of Arcachon Bay. Available options (additional fee) during your stopover in Arcachon:
  1. Tour of the Salt Meadows (€220 per classe)
  2. The Ornithological Reserve of Le Teich (contact us)
  3. The little train in Arcachon (€195 per class)
  4. Oyster Museum “La Maison de l'Huître” in Gujan-Mestras (€3.70 per student)
1. Activities during your stopover in Arcachon - For an additional fee ()
2.
Arès Lège-Cap-Ferret Nature Reserve
€100 per classroom
This 500-hectare space classified as a nature reserve is home to nearly 150 species of birds and the richest flora in the region. Discover this space through 3 programmes:
  • The forest with your eyes closed (5 to 6 years)
Discovering the forest by awakening the senses.
  • Natural treasure hunt (7 to 12 years)
Compass in hand, discover the Salt Meadows Reserve and its hidden treasures.
  • Inspector Lafouine (7 to 12 years)
Discover the flora and fauna through a real investigation.

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours
Access: 30-min. bus ride (not included) from Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret

2. Arès Lège-Cap-Ferret Nature Reserve - €100 per classroom ()
3.
Shore fishing on the Bay
€6 per student
Discover the natural environment by shore fishing in L’Herbe.

Duration: ~ 2 hrs.
Access: 10-min. bus ride (not included) from Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret
Please note: Long trousers and boots required.

3. Shore fishing on the Bay - €6 per student ()
4.
The Lighthouse and Peninsula
€4 per student
From a height of 53 metres (258 steps), take in a 360° panoramic view of the Ocean, Peninsula and Arcachon Bay. Inside the lighthouse, “TRAVELLER HORIZONS”: 6 interactive exhibition areas. Open visit of the lighthouse blockhouse, right next door.

Duration: ~ 2 hrs.

Access: 30 min. walk from Bélisaire Pier, Cap Ferret

4. The Lighthouse and Peninsula - €4 per student ()
5.
The little train in Cap Ferret
€5 per student
Organise a picnic on the ocean beaches by taking the little train from Bélisaire Pier to Horizon beach. Very popular with children!

Duration: ~ 15 min.

Access: 2 min. walk from Bélisaire Pier, Cap Ferret.

5. The little train in Cap Ferret - €5 per student ()

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