A Boat Trip to the Sept-Îles from Perros-Guirec: The Practical Guide

Off the coast of Perros-Guirec, the Sept-Îles archipelago is one of France’s oldest nature reserves. It is home to the country’s only gannet colony, puffins in spring and a colony of grey seals. You can only land on one island, the Île-aux-Moines; the others are best admired from the boat.

Where the boats leave from

Boat trips leave from the Trestraou beach ferry terminal in Perros-Guirec, just a few minutes from L’Anse Bleue. Trips are run by Armor Navigation, generally from April to September (2026 season: 1 April to 30 September).

Two options

• The archipelago tour with no stop (around 1 h 45): you sail past the islands and the bird colonies.
• The tour with a stop on the Île-aux-Moines (around 2 h 30): as well as the tour, you land to explore the island’s lighthouse and fort.

As a guide, 2026 prices were around €22–25 per adult and €16–18 per child aged 3 to 12, free for under-3s. Check times and prices with the company, and book ahead in summer.

What you might see

• Northern gannets: thousands of white birds on the Rouzic island, a striking sight in spring and summer.
• Puffins: present in spring and early summer, though sightings are never guaranteed.
• Grey seals: often seen on the rocks at low tide.
• Other seabirds: guillemots, razorbills and cormorants, depending on the season.

Our tips

• Choose a calm day: in rough seas, trips can be cancelled. Check the day before.
• Bring a windbreaker and binoculars, even if the weather is fine on land.
• Travelling with a dog: pets are only allowed on the trip with no stop.
• With young children, the shorter trip with no stop is often plenty to delight them.
• Combine it with Trestraou beach: a swim or an ice cream once you’re back at the harbour.

After the trip

Back at L’Anse Bleue, the hot tub overlooking the bay is the perfect way to round off a day out at sea. For your dates, check availability; and for the next stage of your stay, read our guide to the customs officers’ path.