Which boat to choose in Baie de Somme?

The Bay of the Somme is a nature reserve located in the north of the France. It abounds in fish, crustaceans and molluscs. It is an ideal hunting ground for marine predators. Indeed, there are many species in the Bay of the Somme which strongly attract hunters. In particular, it also attracts travellers to visit the seals which are among the many species on the vast sandbanks. They regularly appear to rest or nurse their young quietly on the surface at low tide. At high tide, consider boarding a boat to see them.

A boat trip to the Baie de Somme

There are 2 species: the grey seals and the marine calves. Discover the seal colony of the Bay of the Somme at low tide from Le Hourdel. You can also see their heads emerging from the water at high tide. In this case, you should bring binoculars or board a pirogue or on board a boat.

The Charcot family is a specialist in sailing in Bay of the Somme. It has been widely developed to accommodate 12-seater RIBs. There are generally two types of boats for a tour in Bay of the Somme : 

1- Circuit in Commandant Charcot or CDT Charcot III and V

Boats in the North of the France such as the Charcot CDT or the Commandant Charcot offer the best discoveries of the Bay of the Somme. For more than 20 years now, Discovering the World's Most Beautiful Bay has been passing on love and passion to its visitors.

• Charcot III CDT ride, departure from St Valery

The CDT Charcot III has 98 seats with an enclosed lounge heated during the winter. In general, boarding on the CDT Charcot III starts from Saint Valery. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility. To find out more about the Bay of the SommeThe walk is full of comments.

• Charcot V CDT ride, departure from Crotoy

The CDT Charcot V, which also has 98 seats, departs from the Crotoy. During the low tide period, it is impossible to navigate at the Crotoy. Consequently, departures are only possible from the Saint Valery. It is inaccessible to PRM or people with reduced mobility.

2- Excursion on the P'tits Charcot

The P'tits Charcot are recent vessels for visitors to the Bay of the Somme. These are 12-seater RIBs to make small excursions as close to the water as possible. Enjoy the discovery of the bay as well as the observation of seals guaranteed on this type of boat as well as on the Charcot CDT.

Prices for a cruise in the Baie de Somme

• A round trip from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme at Cape Hornu is done in 40 minutes. The walk takes you to the middle of the Bay of the Sommebetween the Saint Valery and le Crotoy. It allows you to see the whole bay. For adults, the price is up to 12€. A child between 3 and 12 years of age should 8€.
• For a circuit of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme to Le Hourdel takes 1h15 (round trip). This walk takes you from one end of the bay to the other. It goes from Saint Valery and flows into the Canal de la Sum at Hourdel to the port of Bay of the Somme before high tide. The adult fare is 16€ and children aged 3 to 12 should 11€.
• A round trip on a P'tit Charcot can be done with friends or family. It is a semi-rigid boat that holds 12 people with a departure at Saint Valery on Sum. It can be privatised for a more intimate discovery of the bay. The cruise lasts 1h30 and P'tit Charcot has a single rate of 35€ per person.