--- title: "Villefranche-sur-Mer Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/villefranche-sur-mer description: "A Riviera gem tucked into a perfect bay" --- # Villefranche-sur-Mer πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· France Β· Western Mediterranean > "A Riviera gem tucked into a perfect bay" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 92 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: May (17 sailings), Oct (16 sailings), Jul (14 sailings) ## About Villefranche-sur-Mer Villefranche-sur-Mer is a small Riviera town between Nice and Monaco, built around a deep natural harbour. Ships anchor offshore and passengers tender to the waterfront. The old town has narrow alleys, steep steps, and the Rue Obscure, a 13th-century covered passage that runs under the buildings. The Chapelle Saint-Pierre, decorated by Jean Cocteau with scenes of fishermen and the life of Saint Peter, is a small but well-known sight. The citadel above the harbour dates from the 16th century and now holds free museums and a courtyard with views. The beach is pebbled and curves along the bay. Nice is about 10 minutes by train, and Monaco is about 15, making Villefranche a useful base for both. Restaurants along the waterfront serve fresh fish, ratatouille, and socca, a chickpea flatbread from Nice. The euro is the currency, and French is the language, though English is common in tourist spots. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** French - **Timezone:** Europe/Paris (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; small change for exceptional service ## Location Coordinates: 43.6962, 7.3085 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Villefranche-sur-Mer/@43.6962,7.30851,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Villefranche-sur-Mer&ll=43.6962,7.30851&z=13) ## Things to Do in Villefranche-sur-Mer Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Full Day Tour of Nice Eze and Monaco from Nice](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e80dd0d5-ecea-4527-9bd7-cf1f25884a0a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (70) | 5h | βœ“ | €160 | Viator | | [Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze - From Villefranche Harbor-Small Group](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1bcc83f1-a6f3-4cc7-8c4e-f7d89e8ae4ab.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (112) | 6h | βœ“ | €150 | Viator | | [Private Boat Tour from Nice to Monaco, Cannes, Menton](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d419c6da-7577-4b6a-a2cb-f41915642adc.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (56) | 4h | βœ“ | €850 | Viator | | [From Nice: Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7794681b-8483-4084-877a-57cd0e2636b5.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (45) | 5h | βœ“ | €165 | Viator | | [Shore Excursion: Half-Day In Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/74b1a54f-0c1c-404a-909d-0cd614ff8cc8.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (21) | 4h | βœ“ | €258 | Viator | | [Private Customized French Riviera Tour from Port Villefranche 6H](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/31dedca3-81d7-4c36-b24e-4c21f43e5ee4.md?via=markdown) | 4.1β˜… (49) | 6h | βœ“ | €400 | Viator | | [Shore excursion to Nice Eze Monaco Monte Carlo from Villefranche](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/74638cd1-5ae8-4181-b3d3-e892b2e6025c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (24) | 6h | βœ“ | €720 | Viator | | [Private Yacht Charter with Skipper on The French Riviera](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7ef0c635-ff74-4ffd-b7ed-177a99e513c4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (13) | 4h | βœ“ | €2,300 | Viator | | [Sea trip from Villefranche sur Mer to Mala with swimming](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/12f684ec-044e-4063-9450-a0c544be5016.md?via=markdown) | 4.5β˜… (13) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze Day from Villefranche Small-Group and Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b4452fcb-ce30-4faa-b05f-f2111c979836.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (81) | 7h | – | €115 | Viator | | [Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/21de4aa0-3d85-44e0-9971-03887cde775f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (4) | 2h | βœ“ | €39 | Viator | | [Private excursion from Villefranche in CitroΓ«n MΓ©hari to Eze and Monaco](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8c90019d-8145-4c5a-9c8a-0f36877f7792.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (4) | 4h | βœ“ | €349 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Cannes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cannes.md): 16 nm - [Saint-Tropez](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/saint-tropez.md): 39 nm - [Savona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/savona.md): 63 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/timeless-mediterranean-riviera-rome-barcelona~RCL-EXPLORER-20270906-7.md)** - **Price:** €671 per person (€1,341 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Explorer Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/explorer-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-06 - **Itinerary:** Timeless Mediterranean Riviera – Rome & Barcelona ## Featured Cruises from Villefranche-sur-Mer Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Breezy Mediterranean Riviera – Rome & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breezy-mediterranean-riviera-rome-barcelona~RCL-EXPLORER-20270524-7.md) | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-24 | 7 | €805 | | [Mediterranean Grand Tour – Athens to Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-grand-tour-athens-to-barcelona~CEL-CELEBRITY_INFINITY-20261102-12.md) | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 2026-11-02 | 12 | €1,406 | | [Riviera Cobalt – Villefranche & Naples](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-cobalt-villefranche-naples~CEL-CELEBRITY_CONSTELLATION-20270508-7.md) | Celebrity Constellation | Celebrity Cruises | 2027-05-08 | 7 | €853 | ## Browse Cruises - 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