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France · Ships call at Marseille, France
Mild, cruise season starts
Marseille in March brings cooler conditions, with highs around 55°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Mild, cruise season starts.
Crowds are moderate in March, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during March, with the date each one leaves port.
World Cruise from Civitavecchia | Rome
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 24, 2026
World Cruise from Savona
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 25, 2026
World Cruise from Marseilles
Costa Cruises
Sails Nov 26, 2026
World Cruise from San Francisco
Costa Cruises
Sails Jan 3, 2027
World Cruise from San Francisco
Costa Cruises
Sails Jan 3, 2027
World Cruise from San Francisco
Costa Cruises
Sails Jan 3, 2027
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.
The average high temperature in Marseille during March is 55°F, with a low of 51°F.
Marseille typically sees 2 days of rain in March. Mild, cruise season starts.
For a March cruise to Marseille, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.