Croisières Maritimes

Embark on exceptional nautical activities on the Côte Vermeille! Croisières Maritimes welcomes you to Port-la-Nouvelle, a charming seaside resort located on the Aude coast, in the Narbonnaise region. Entirely oriented towards the Mediterranean, Port-la-Nouvelle is a privileged site for organizing various excursions on the waves, which have an adventure in store for you that will amaze you.

In the heart of the Narbonnaise Regional Natural Park in the Mediterranean and the Saint Lucia reserve, immerse yourself in the preserved nature of the Gulf of Lion! Admire from the water the protected coastline that stretches out before you. Behind the coastal dune cord and on the other side of Port-la-Nouvelle stretches a vast lagoon made up of several ponds, which are incredible reserves of biodiversity and provide exceptional landscapes. By the sea, thefine sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, up to the hills forming the eastern tip of the Pyrenees.

We offer you various activities, which will suit young and old alike and will perfect your vacation in Narbonnaise!

• Boat trips: set sail for a speedboat trip and enjoy the panoramic view of the Gulf of Lion and its dune coastline. On board an approved boat, our varied itineraries and the surprises they reserve will make your vacation as authentic as it is unforgettable!
• fishing outings: in the morning, embark with our team to taste fishing on the Côte Vermeille, rich in fish
• Dolphin watching: go hunting for marine mammals with our experienced guides! While being respectful of their environment and their tranquility, go and meet the dolphins of the Gulf of Lion.

All our activities take place from the port of Port-la-Nouvelle and are carried out with the support of a qualified professional. They are of course accessible to children, to share an exceptional moment with the family!

Croisières Maritime will meet you on the quay! You will find us 30 minutes by car from Narbonne, 40 minutes from Perpignan and around 45 minutes from Béziers.

Have you always dreamed of meeting dolphins? Welcome to Croisières Maritimes, where we will make your most precious wish come true! Whether you are passionate about aquatic fauna or want to discover marine mammals in their natural habitat, our excursions to meet cetaceans in the Gulf of Lion will suit all curious people!

Embark to meet the Bottlenose Dolphin, the easiest species of delphinid to observe from the coast! Venturing very little offshore unlike its cousin the blue dolphin, the Bottlenose Dolphin can easily be encountered on the Côte Vermeille. Even if it is curious and appreciates meeting humans, our naturalist excursion takes place with the greatest respect for its habitat and its tranquility.

Departing from the seaside resort of Port-la-Nouvelle, our speedboat the Atlantide 2 ventures off the fine sandy beaches to explore the wild nature.

Our excursions to meet cetaceans are the ideal activity to share with the family: make your little ones' dreams come true by taking them directly up close to one of the most wonderful species of the Mediterranean. If you're lucky, dolphins will swim alongside our boat to give you an unforgettable dance on the azure waters. Don't forget your cameras to immortalize this magical moment!

Fortunately, dolphins are not the only inhabitants of our waters. During your walk, you will also encounter many endemic species of the region: bluefin tuna, sunfish... but also a wide variety of coastal birds, which find refuge in the biodiversity reserves of the surrounding lagoon. From the waters to the skies, Croisières Maritimes promises you a breathtaking encounter with local wildlife!

Meet on the quays of Port-la-Nouvelle, towards the lighthouse. Just 30 minutes from Narbonne, on the coast of Aude.

On vacation in Narbonne or Béziers, don't miss the opportunity to sail on the Mediterranean waters during one of our boat trips! Departing from the seaside resort of Port-la-Nouvelle, Croisières Maritimes offers several aquatic itineraries combining gastronomy, cultural heritage and natural wonders. In the heart of Occitan country and near the Narbonnais Regional Natural Park in the Mediterranean, let yourself be seduced by an afternoon between land and sea, between local history and breathtaking nature.

We mainly organize three types of excursions departing from the quays of Port-la-Nouvelle and aboard our speedboat the Atlantide 2, all of which are supervised by our team.

• Our boat trips to Witch's Rock: let yourself be seduced by the local folklore and the breathtaking landscapes that accompany it! Mystical place surrounded by legends that will leave you speechless, the Rocher de la Sorcière, located at Cap Leucate, marks a steep border between the beaches of Narbonnais and Roussillon. On board the Atlantis 2, contemplate the varied landscapes that make up our region and shiver while listening to the myths that inhabit them...
• Our oyster tasting cruises: off the beaches of Vieille Nouvelle and La Franqui, taste this exceptional local dish. A gastronomic cruise to share with your loved ones, immersing you in the heart of the heritage of our region
• Ourbarbecue and swimming cruises: embark on an excursion dedicated to relaxation and idleness under the southern sun. On the program, tasting of regional specialties and stopover on the vast fine sandy beaches of the Narbonne coast.

Unique adventures, to share with family or friends! Come discover the jewels of the Côte Vermeille from the water! We look forward to seeing you at Croisières Maritimes, to share our love for our land and offer you the experience of your dreams. Meet in Port-la-Nouvelle, 30 minutes from Narbonne and halfway between Béziers and Perpignan.

Amateur fisherman, or complete beginner wishing to discover the fish-filled waters of the Côte Vermeille? At Croisières Maritimes, we welcome you for morning fishing excursions taking you off the coast of Aude. We accompany you to the best fishing spots in the region, from where you can also enjoy a breathtaking view of the fine sandy beaches as far as the eye can see.

The outing departs from Port-la-Nouvelle, a small town in the Narbonne region whose history is built around tourism and local fishing. Facing the sea, it is an ideal setting for a memorable fishing session!

Pageots, conger eels, mackerel and other sarans… the waters off Barcarès are full of different species prized by coastal consumers. More than an ideal fishing ground, they are also a natural refuge for a large number of aquatic species and birds that you will have the chance to observe from our speedboat, the Atlantis 2 Seagulls, gulls... and even a few bottlenose dolphins, if you're lucky.

Our team on board the boat provides you with all the necessary equipment and leaves you in perfect autonomy to carry out the activity at your own pace. Compete with coastal birds to make the best catches! The ideal recipe to, for example, pass on to your children the joys of traditional sea fishing.

The Atlantide 2 departs from the docks of Port-la-Nouvelle, near its lighthouse. Croisières Maritimes will meet you just 30 minutes from Béziers, on the Côte Vermeille. Let yourself be seduced by a fishing trip on the Mediterranean!