
Give your students the opportunity to experience an action-packed Mediterranean adventure on the southern French coast. This compact five-day school trip combines two full days of professionally instructed watersports with a fun leisure excursion and four nights of full-board accommodation in Port-Leucate.
Students can experience activities including catamaran sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding at Canet-en-Roussillon. For a typical group, pupils are divided into smaller activity groups so they can rotate through sessions with qualified instructors, helping them develop practical skills, confidence, communication and teamwork.
At just four nights away, Port-Leucate provides schools with an exciting alternative to a full week overseas. Coach travel from the UK, full-board accommodation and a structured activity programme combine to create a manageable school adventure with plenty of time on the Mediterranean.
Combine Mediterranean sunshine, professionally instructed watersports and a fun-filled programme on this exciting South of France school adventure.
Morning: Depart from school by executive coach and begin your journey towards France.
Afternoon: Continue through France towards the Mediterranean coast.
Evening: Arrive in Port-Leucate, check into Rives des Corbières and enjoy your evening meal.
Morning: Breakfast followed by travel to Canet-en-Roussillon for your first professionally instructed watersports sessions.
Afternoon: Continue your watersports programme, with activities potentially including catamaran sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Evening: Return to Port-Leucate for dinner and time to relax at the accommodation.
Morning: Enjoy breakfast before departing for your full-day leisure excursion.
Afternoon: Continue enjoying your waterpark or leisure attraction with your group.
Evening: Return to Rives des Corbières for your evening meal.
Morning: Return to Canet-en-Roussillon for your second full day of professionally instructed watersports.
Afternoon: Build on the skills developed earlier in the trip and enjoy further activity sessions with your group.
Evening: Return to Port-Leucate for your final evening meal and overnight stay.
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation before checking out.
Afternoon: Begin your return journey through France towards the UK.
Evening: Continue your journey home, with final arrival timings dependent on your school’s departure point and travel arrangements.






Photos above are from our sample itineraries, excursions and activities – each trip is tailored to your group.
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New!Take to the Mediterranean for an exciting introduction to catamaran sailing. Students work together to control their boat, learning how to steer, manage the sail and respond to changing wind conditions. As well as developing practical sailing skills, the activity encourages teamwork, communication and confidence as pupils work closely with their crewmates throughout the session.
New!Students can experience the challenge and excitement of windsurfing under the guidance of qualified watersports instructors. Sessions help pupils develop balance, coordination and confidence while learning how to control the board and sail. The Mediterranean coastal setting provides an exciting environment in which students can try a new activity and develop their skills at their own pace.
New!Stand-up paddleboarding offers a fun and accessible way for students to get out on the water. Pupils can practise balance, paddling and board control before taking part in challenges and group activities. It is a great activity for developing coordination and confidence while giving students another opportunity to enjoy the Mediterranean environment with their classmates.
New!Add even more fun to the programme with a full-day waterpark or leisure excursion during your stay. Positioned between the two watersports days, this provides students with a change of pace and the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with their classmates. The exact excursion will be confirmed according to your travel dates and the operating schedules of local attractions.
Your Mediterranean watersports school trip is based in Port-Leucate on the sunny southern French coast. Located between Narbonne and Perpignan, this Mediterranean resort provides the perfect setting for an active overseas school adventure. Students can enjoy the coastline, sandy beaches and Mediterranean atmosphere while travelling to nearby Canet-en-Roussillon for their professionally instructed watersports programme.

Rives des Corbières provides full-board accommodation in Port-Leucate on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. School groups stay in multi-bed accommodation, while accompanying teachers are accommodated separately from pupils. The centre offers direct access to a large sandy beach, an outdoor swimming pool, classroom and group spaces, Wi-Fi and a range of recreational facilities, making it a convenient base for an active school trip.
Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
Tour Type: Adventure
Duration: 4 nights
Tour Type: Adventure
Duration: 5 days & 4 Nights
Tour Type: Adventure
Duration: 5 days & 4 Nights
Tour Type: Adventure

School Trips are more than just a break from the classroom—they’re transformative experiences that foster learning, build confidence, and create lasting memories.
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