Tour guide in Cannes Philippe D.

Only pro skipper on ToursByLocals. I am so glad to offer a boat tour that combines my experience as a guide and my passion for the sea. Let's make memories together by cruising around the Lerins islands ! I truly believe that the best way to discover and explore the French Riviera is with a private tour by a local guide. For the past 15 years I have shared with you the diversity of this amazing part of the world : On the road from Cannes to Monaco through Antibes, Nice and the medieval villages all the way to the nearby wilderness of the Alpes. I have designed private guided tours for you with the knowledge and the experience of a life-long local. After looking at the new dynamics of global tourism, and the interest of being away from the hustle and bustle, I have decided to launch for 2022 a new activity of private boat tours for you that will combine my passion for sailing and guiding. Now on, loaded with my professional captain licence, my aim , along with ToursByLocals, is to offer you the experience I would dream to have while visiting the rest of the world, making sure this boat tour will be as unique for you as for me, a day to remember forever. I've been sailing in the bay of Cannes since I was 3. At the age of 8, I joined a sailing club in Cannes where I still go and tackle the Mistral (strong wind) with their sport dingies. Now my two kids learn how to sail in the same club with the same coach I had. For the boat tours I have chosen a Rhea Marine, 27 ft PilotHouse. 5 passengers plus skipper. A vintage walkaround look, very elegant with a hull that guarantees an excellent seaworthiness. Large cockpit with benches and storage, PilotHouse with passenger seats and table, fore cabin with toilets. Large swim platform, snorkelling gear and Paddle board. A perfect fit for a boat tour to the Lerins Islands. As life goes on, I have to be honest, I enjoy life so much that I make sure that I love where I live and I love what I do. I have 30 years' experience working in the tourism industry in various fields. Starting as a summer-student job in the most famous Palace on the Croisette in Cannes, that was tough, but I definitely learnt a lot! Being trained as an artist I worked for 7 years in a local medieval village called Biot, selling my artwork to the rest of the world. I also spent 10 years in North America in search of adventure and other cultures. Along with my wife, we started and operated a resort by a lake in British Columbia where I used to offer guided services to our guests. Ten years ago, I finally came back home to the French Riviera with my wife and two kids to enjoy the multi-generational family time. Since I came back, I've been so excited to be guiding in one of the most beautiful places on earth. One thing that I find amazing with ToursByLocals, is when at the end of the day it has not just been a private day tour with a local guide but feels like we've spent the day together with friends. Yes! One of the most beautiful places on earth! Feel free to contact me and I will reply promptly to set up a great tour during your visit to the French Riviera. 16 years as a tour guide, 7 years in the local art industry, Degree in Art, Bachelors in History and Technique of Art through Civilisations. Holding all the licences and insurance to deliver private guided tours including government licence #EVTC of the ministry of Transport and Tourism, professional drivers licence for car/9 seater van/motorbike, French First Aid, Canadian Wilderness First Aid. French professional Captain licence, International Radio operator licence, marine medical certificate, CFBS (STW), French pleasure craft off-shore licence, Canadian pleasure craft licence (ext L1, BC) No national museums