--- title: "Marseille Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille description: "France's oldest city, salty and soulful" --- # Marseille πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· France Β· Western Mediterranean > "France's oldest city, salty and soulful" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.6 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.8h - **Departure Sailings:** 688 - **Visiting Sailings:** 3,754 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (576 sailings), Nov (512 sailings), May (488 sailings) ## About Marseille Marseille is France's oldest city and a gateway to Provence. The Vieux Port, the city's centre, is lined with fishing boats, yachts, and seafood restaurants. A daily fish market runs at Quai des Belges, and the mirrored OmbriΓ¨re canopy overhead reflects the movement below. Behind the port, Le Panier is the oldest quarter, with narrow alleys, pastel houses, and hidden courtyards. Above it all, the golden dome of Notre-Dame de la Garde offers wide views of the city and the Mediterranean. A free shuttle runs from the cruise terminal to the Vieux Port. From there, the Petit Train Touristique does a loop of the main sights. The MuCEM, a modern museum at the harbour mouth, covers Mediterranean culture and history. A short train ride from Saint-Charles station reaches Aix-en-Provence, known for its markets and architecture. Back in Marseille, bouillabaisse is the local dish to try, best ordered at one of the old-port restaurants that still follow the traditional recipe. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Europe/Paris (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; small change for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: 43.3086, 5.3667 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Marseille/@43.30864,5.3667,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Marseille&ll=43.30864,5.3667&z=13) ## Things to Do in Marseille Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9a97fcc0-af3e-45cd-8985-5106e847a173.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (654) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €74 | Viator | | [Private Quiz Game Session in Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/caebd39d-c586-43bb-8b72-ae5996854c4a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (232) | 1h 15m | βœ“ | €26 | Viator | | [Guided Tour in Marseille: Classic Vieux Port and Old City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/27270c6e-0d47-4993-8509-2a6baab6b6d4.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (152) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Private French Pastry Class in Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8675d8c9-71c5-4c37-a82e-9dfc7f3b4514.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (116) | 2h 45m | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | | [Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8f6e094f-1230-4513-b1a0-17d26f3747fe.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (72) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €49 | Viator | | [Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/886ac8a9-51cd-4523-ab59-45442ecf84f2.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (143) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | | [Marseille : 2-Hour Sidecar Sightseeing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fd5f5e13-01a6-4fe8-99eb-679487b2b27e.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (48) | 2h | βœ“ | €125 | Viator | | [Marseille Guided Tour for 2.5 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09be8fb7-530f-419e-abc6-c6534ba03dea.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (42) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [The Urban Walk of Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b46c8bdf-c578-4228-852d-cb44faeb25bb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (44) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €36 | Viator | | [Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0640aa4f-9592-427f-a274-fe51d11234de.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (45) | 2h | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | | [Guided hike in the Calanques National Park](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b291ad5c-6a81-476b-9965-6220a15b50a3.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (37) | 4h | βœ“ | €40 | Viator | | [Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/286e2fc8-2150-43a3-9dc9-32c47438a83e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (32) | 1h 20m | βœ“ | €72 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Toulon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/toulon.md): 27 nm - [Saint-Tropez](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/saint-tropez.md): 56 nm - [Cannes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cannes.md): 73 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/midnight-dash-barcelona-to-marseille~MSC-EURIBIA-20261020-1.md)** - **Price:** €64 per person (€128 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Euribia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-euribia.md) - **Duration:** 1 night - **Departure:** 2026-10-20 - **Itinerary:** Midnight Dash – Barcelona to Marseille ## Featured Cruises from Marseille Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Ancient Terracotta – Cagliari, Rome & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ancient-terracotta-cagliari-rome-marseille~COSTA-TOSCANA-20261025-7.md) | Costa Toscana | Costa Cruises | 2026-10-25 | 7 | €476 | | [Ocean Discovery – Marseille, Barcelona & Tunis](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-marseille-barcelona-tunis~COSTA-PACIFICA-20261025-7.md) | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 2026-10-25 | 7 | €506 | | [Marble & Bougainvillea – Rome, MΓ‘laga & Canaries](https://cruisello.com/cruises/marble-bougainvillea-rome-malaga-canaries~AIDA-AIDACOSMA-20261126-13.md) | AIDAcosma | AIDA Cruises | 2026-11-26 | 13 | €899 | ## Browse Cruises - 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