Marseille cruise port guide

France · Ships call at Marseille, France

Marseille is one of the busiest places to start a western Mediterranean cruise. Big ships use the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal at Môle Léon Gourret, inside the commercial port north of the Old Port. The airport is about half an hour away by car, and there is no public transit straight to the terminal.

Getting to the ship in Marseille

Ships leave from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, Môle Léon Gourret, 13015 Marseille, entered through Gate 4 on Chemin du Littoral. (Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)

Airports

MRS · Marseille Provence Airport
About 16 miles to the port, 25–35 minutes by car. (Source: ClickNCruise)

Rideshare, taxi and transit

A taxi is the fastest way from the airport and costs around €55–70. There is no direct public transit from the airport to the terminal. (Sources: Marseille tourist office, ClickNCruise)
The airport shuttle bus goes to Saint-Charles train station in about 25 minutes, up to 50 at rush hour. (Source: Marseille tourist office)
From Saint-Charles, take Metro Line 2 to Joliette, then bus 35T to the Terminal Croisières stop. The 35T runs only on cruise days, and from the stop you may still have a long walk to the ship. (Source: Marseille tourist office)

Parking

The terminal car park costs €15 per 24 hours, or €150 for stays of 10 to 30 days. Pay by card or cash at the machines in the baggage area. (Source: Marseille tourist office)
Drive in from the A55, exit 5. (Source: Marseille tourist office)

Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.

What cruisers do in Marseille

What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.

Notre-Dame de la Garde
The basilica on the hill above the city, with views of Marseille and the coast. Walk up or take the tourist train.
On your own
Source: ClickNCruise
Vieux-Port
The Old Port, with its morning fish market and waterfront cafés. Bouillabaisse is the dish to try.
On your own
Source: ClickNCruise
Le Panier
Marseille’s oldest neighborhood, on the hill just above the Old Port.
On your own
Source: ClickNCruise
Calanques boat trip
A boat ride along Calanques National Park to turquoise coves under white cliffs.
Book ahead
Source: ClickNCruise

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Marseille cruise FAQ

What is the best time to cruise to Marseille?

The best months to visit Marseille by cruise ship are May, June, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.

What are the top things to do in Marseille?

Cruisers most often mention: Notre-Dame de la Garde; Vieux-Port; Le Panier; Calanques boat trip.

Which cruise lines stop at Marseille?

Marseille is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Marseille.

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Getting to the ship in Marseille

Ships leave from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, Môle Léon Gourret, 13015 Marseille, entered through Gate 4 on Chemin du Littoral. (Source: Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)

Airports

MRS · Marseille Provence Airport
About 16 miles to the port, 25–35 minutes by car. (Source: ClickNCruise)

Rideshare, taxi and transit

A taxi is the fastest way from the airport and costs around €55–70. There is no direct public transit from the airport to the terminal. (Sources: Marseille tourist office, ClickNCruise)

The airport shuttle bus goes to Saint-Charles train station in about 25 minutes, up to 50 at rush hour. (Source: Marseille tourist office)

From Saint-Charles, take Metro Line 2 to Joliette, then bus 35T to the Terminal Croisières stop. The 35T runs only on cruise days, and from the stop you may still have a long walk to the ship. (Source: Marseille tourist office)

Parking

The terminal car park costs €15 per 24 hours, or €150 for stays of 10 to 30 days. Pay by card or cash at the machines in the baggage area. (Source: Marseille tourist office)

Drive in from the A55, exit 5. (Source: Marseille tourist office)

Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.

What cruisers do in Marseille

What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.

Notre-Dame de la Garde

The basilica on the hill above the city, with views of Marseille and the coast. Walk up or take the tourist train.

On your own

Source: ClickNCruise

Vieux-Port

The Old Port, with its morning fish market and waterfront cafés. Bouillabaisse is the dish to try.

On your own

Source: ClickNCruise

Le Panier

Marseille’s oldest neighborhood, on the hill just above the Old Port.

On your own

Source: ClickNCruise

Calanques boat trip

A boat ride along Calanques National Park to turquoise coves under white cliffs.

Book ahead

Source: ClickNCruise

Tours you can book

Picked from Viator by reviews and how well each tour fits a port day. Affiliate links — these help keep our site free by earning us a commission at no extra cost to you.

Tours via Viator. Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. Booking through our links keeps this site free at no cost to you.

Marseille cruise FAQ

What is the best time to cruise to Marseille?

The best months to visit Marseille by cruise ship are May, June, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.

What are the top things to do in Marseille?

Cruisers most often mention: Notre-Dame de la Garde; Vieux-Port; Le Panier; Calanques boat trip.

Which cruise lines stop at Marseille?

Marseille is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Marseille.