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    Arcachon → Cap Ferret

    Arcachon to Cap Ferret by boat.

    15 minutes across the basin instead of 1 hour driving around. No bridge, no detour — just a straight crossing.

    Duration
    15 min
    From
    180 €
    Distance
    7 km
    Comparison

    Why take the boat?

    By road

    50 min to 1h30 in summer

    No bridge connects Arcachon to Cap Ferret. You must drive around the entire basin via Biganos and Lège — 70 km through narrow roads jammed in summer.

    By sea

    15 min

    15 minutes straight across the basin. Board at the jetée Thiers in Arcachon, step off at Bélisaire pier in Cap Ferret. Done.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    15 minutes in normal conditions. The basin is sheltered, so conditions are calm most of the time.

    There is no bridge. Driving around the basin takes 50 min to 1h30 in summer traffic — 70 km of narrow roads through Biganos and Lège.

    At the jetée Thiers, right in the centre of Arcachon, next to the port de plaisance.

    At the Bélisaire pier, heart of the village. The lighthouse, beaches and oyster villages are all within walking distance.

    The basin is a sheltered lagoon — conditions are much calmer than the open ocean. We only cancel in exceptional weather.

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