--- title: "Marseille Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille description: "France's oldest city, salty and soulful" --- # Marseille 🇫🇷 · France · 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:** 651 - **Visiting Sailings:** 3,649 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Photos - ![Marseille, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1739353190153-f857475cf242?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjU3ODZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Carnet de Voyage d'Alex](https://unsplash.com/@alexisribeyrecarnetdevoyage?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/marseille/marseille-pexels-35458301.webp) © [Elijah Cobb / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-view-of-marseille-city-and-coastline-35458301/) - ![Marseille, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613828802410-edbb5e3402d3?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDY5Mzh8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Ray Tiller](https://unsplash.com/@ray_b?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Marseille, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1617408789305-ce90710e9a97?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MTMzNDV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Andrei koscina](https://unsplash.com/@andreikoscina?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Marseille, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1675721337186-46c9bbc122b7?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MDQyMzF8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Clément Griffet](https://unsplash.com/@cricri13340?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Marseille, France](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608037580875-df901b196878?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTk2MzZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Hugo Vidal](https://unsplash.com/@hugovidal?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/marseille/marseille-pexels-32734935.webp) © [Nao xotl / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-aerial-view-of-marseille-in-summer-32734935/) - ![Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/western-mediterranean/marseille/marseille-pexels-32162708.webp) © [Jordi Young / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/stunning-view-of-marseille-with-notre-dame-de-la-garde-32162708/) ## Peak season Apr – Nov 4,452 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: May (494 sailings), Oct (489 sailings), Sept (459 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 Ombrière 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. ## Your day in Marseille Free shuttle to Joliette, on the edge of the centre. No walking through the port. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Môle Léon Gourret west quay, Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal (MPCT) (43.34236, 5.33224) - **Shuttle stop** (43.30557, 5.36435) - **Train to Aix-en-Provence**: Marseille Saint-Charles, 24 min walk (43.30326, 5.38119) - **Boat to Château d'If**: Vieux Port ferry quay, 22 min walk (43.29442, 5.37368) Walking times from the shuttle stop: - Within 15 min: La Vieille Charité, Marseille Cathedral - Within 30 min: Vieux Port, MuCEM, Le Panier Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/79b3926f-4793-4c5f-967c-764ef37ebdde.geojson) ### What to see #### Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica on a 149 m hill with a gilded Madonna and city views. Hike up, about 1 h (155 m climb). (43.28395, 5.37124) ![Notre-Dame de la Garde](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1630836741356-240933683544?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxN3x8Tm90cmUtRGFtZSUyMGRlJTIwbGElMjBHYXJkZSUyME1hcnNlaWxsZXxlbnwxfHx8fDE3OTM2ODcyMDV8MA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [fred pet](https://unsplash.com/@fred_el_peqenito?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) #### Vieux Port Greek-founded harbour with a daily fish market on the quay. 20 min walk. (43.29530, 5.37370) ![Vieux Port](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q437959/6a21bc56d9151994-1440.webp) Photo: [Stephan Leuzinger](https://www.pexels.com/@stephan), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/scenic-view-of-marseille-s-old-port-in-summer-35241829/) #### MuCEM Mediterranean civilisations museum from 2013, with a footbridge to Fort Saint-Jean. 17 min walk. (43.29672, 5.36103) Tickets: [Mucem - Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations: Fast Track Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/976518?via=markdown) from €11 ![MuCEM](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576660791293-e2a779f7d68b?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyMXx8TXVzZXVtJTIwb2YlMjBFdXJvcGVhbiUyMGFuZCUyME1lZGl0ZXJyYW5lYW4lMjBDaXZpbGlzYXRpb25zJTIwTWFyc2VpbGxlfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzY4NzIwN3ww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [Frank Eiffert](https://unsplash.com/@feiffert?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) #### Le Panier Oldest quarter, narrow alleys and pastel houses behind the port. 18 min walk. (43.29771, 5.36817) ![Le Panier](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2426692/f0da53f5adcdd515-1440.webp) Photo: [Nadine Ginzel](https://www.pexels.com/@nadine-ginzel-80607840), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/stairs-in-an-alley-in-marseilles-20121149/) #### La Vieille Charité Almshouse by Pierre Puget, 1671 to 1749, with a domed chapel and museums. 13 min walk. (43.30052, 5.36791) ![La Vieille Charité](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1065120/dc3a318c802edca8-1440.webp) Photo: [Aliguieri](https://www.pexels.com/@aliguieri-166055944), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/historic-architecture-at-la-vieille-charite-in-marseille-37422748/) #### Marseille Cathedral Romanesque-Byzantine Revival cathedral begun in 1852, 142 m long. 13 min walk. (43.29981, 5.36498) ![Marseille Cathedral](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1680600498421-1637af92f76c?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNnx8TWFyc2VpbGxlJTIwQ2F0aGVkcmFsfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzY4NzIxMXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo by [Kristin Snippe](https://unsplash.com/@frausnippe?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Aix-en-Provence**: Train from Marseille Saint-Charles, 45 min. About 4 h in Aix-en-Provence. Tour: [Cassis and Aix en Provence Sightseeing Tour from Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/3547MARSEILLECASSIS?via=markdown) from €140 - **Château d'If**: Ferry from Vieux Port, 20 min. About 3 h round trip, 1 h at Château d'If. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Europe/Paris (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; small change for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: 43.3424, 5.3322 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Marseille/@43.34236,5.33224,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Marseille&ll=43.34236,5.33224&z=13) ## Things to do in Marseille Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | 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?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (662) | 3h 30m | 11:00 AM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €74 | Viator | | [Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/035e98ce-e77e-4748-a1d6-105d33d7bf2c?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (315) | 4h | 9:15 AM–1:15 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €74 | Viator | | [Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/886ac8a9-51cd-4523-ab59-45442ecf84f2?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (144) | 4h 30m | 9:00 AM–1:30 PM, 1:45 PM–6:15 PM, 6:45 PM–11:15 PM, 7:00 PM–11:30 PM, 7:15 PM–11:45 PM, 7:30 PM–12:00 AM+1 | Fits your port day | €79 | Viator | | [Private French Pastry Class in Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8675d8c9-71c5-4c37-a82e-9dfc7f3b4514?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (117) | 2h 45m | 10:00 AM–12:45 PM, 1:30 PM–4:15 PM | Fits your port day | €95 | Viator | | [Marseille Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e3b4e54d-ce3e-49f5-a4cb-f3f8c42ea3d0?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (80) | 2h | 8:00 AM–10:00 AM, 9:45 AM–11:45 AM, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM, 2:45 PM–4:45 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €38 | Viator | | [Shore Excursion: Drive a Convertible to Cassis & Calanques](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b7aab73c-3e60-493d-bdc0-55ea1d395ff4?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (252) | 7h | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM | – | €549 | Viator | | [Guided kayak excursion in creeks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4a47d104-d590-466e-940a-06074f79952c?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (119) | 3h | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:15 AM–1:15 PM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 1:45 PM–4:45 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €60 | Viator | | [Private Quiz Game Session in Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/caebd39d-c586-43bb-8b72-ae5996854c4a?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (232) | 1h 15m | – | Fits your port day | €26 | Viator | | [Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f307a8d5-b77e-478c-b989-cd7e1bbecd22?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (23) | 4h | 9:00 PM–1:00 AM+1 | Fits your port day | €25 | Viator | | [Authentic visit of Marseille](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ad7cbf6e-d61c-4eb2-9dc2-0e1950909877?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (31) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €25 | Viator | | [Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/286e2fc8-2150-43a3-9dc9-32c47438a83e?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (33) | 1h 20m | 12:15 PM–1:35 PM, 3:00 PM–4:20 PM, 5:30 PM–6:50 PM, 6:00 PM–7:20 PM | Fits your port day | €72 | Viator | | [Marseille Guided Tour for 2.5 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09be8fb7-530f-419e-abc6-c6534ba03dea?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (42) | 2h 30m | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Toulon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/toulon.md): 54 km (29 nm) · France - [Saint-Tropez](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/saint-tropez.md): 106 km (57 nm) · France - [Cannes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cannes.md): 137 km (74 nm) · France ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.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 →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-dash-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261113-1.md)** - **Price:** €51 per person (€102 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Seaview](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-seaview.md) - **Duration:** 1 night - **Departure:** 2026-11-13 - **Itinerary:** Riviera Dash – Marseille to Genoa ## Cruises from Marseille Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sunlit Stone – Marseille, Barcelona & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-stone-marseille-barcelona-rome~COSTA-TOSCANA-20261113-7.md) | Costa Toscana | Costa Cruises | 🇮🇹 Genoa | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €476 | | [Grotto Light – Sicily, Genoa & Provence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/grotto-light-sicily-genoa-provence~MSC-MAGNIFICA-20261113-7.md) | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €539 | | [Mediterranean Magic – Marseille & Palermo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-magic-marseille-palermo~MSC-EURIBIA-20261114-7.md) | MSC Euribia | MSC Cruises | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €559 | [See all Marseille cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=marseille) ## Ready to sail to Marseille? 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