Escal'Ouest

Lorient - Groix crossing, tours of Groix Island and fishing trips

Escal'Ouest is a maritime company based in Lorient that offers boat crossings from Lorient to Port-Louis to Groix from April to September, tours of the island of Groix in the summer, and also introductory fishing trips.

Lorient – Groix crossing

Escal'ouest offers the boat crossing Departing from Lorient La Base, with free, unlimited, unsupervised parking. Crossings from April to September, every weekend, on public holidays, and every day in July and August.

  • Departure from Lorient-La Base at 09:00 and 16:30
  • Departure from Port Tudy on Groix at 17:45 and 10:15

The shipping company also offers additional services on Saturdays in July and August and extra boats from July 14 to August 24, 2025.
Information and crossing fares: here.

Guided tour of Groix Island

Take a step back with Escal'Ouest, and change your perspective. From the sea, Garnet Island It then reveals its full beauty. Insightful commentary from a guide of the island's nature reserve.

Every Tuesday from July 8th to August 26th, 2025.
Adults: €15 | Children (5-17 years): €10.
Departure from Port-Tudy at 10:15 and return at 11:30.
Information and prices for island tours: here.

Discovery and introduction to sea fishing

Join retired fishermen for a 3-hour fishing trip around the island of Groix with Escal'Ouest. Enjoy the thrill of the line, especially since you might even catch some mackerel and whiting for your midday barbecue!

Wednesdays, July 7th and 21st, and August 4th and 18th, 2025:
Fishermen: €50 | Non-fishing companions: €35
Departure from Port Tudy at 08:00 and return at 11:30
Information and prices for sea fishing trips: here.


Company headquarters address: 7 rue Amiral Dordelin, Building C, Celtic Submarine 3, Port of Lorient – La Base, 56100 Lorient

← Leisure Welcome
Crossing Lorient - Île de Groix:
Every weekend from Easter to the end of September.
Every day in July and August.
Adults: from €22 return
Children: from €15 return


Tour of Groix Island:
Every Tuesday from July 9th to August 27th
Departure at 10:15 - Return at 11:30
Adult: €15
Child (5-17 years): €10
Free for children up to 4 years old

Fishing trip around Groix:
Wednesdays, July 10th, 24th and August 7th and 21st
Departure at 08:00 - Return at 11:30
Fishermen: €50 | Non-fishing companions: €35
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