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France · Ships call at Marseille, France
Warm, crowds thin out
Marseille in September offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 72°F and comfortable lows near 68°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Warm, crowds thin out.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Marseille, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during September, with the date each one leaves port.
The Best of the Mediterranean
Princess Cruises
Sails Aug 15, 2027
Southerly Sojourn Reykjavik to Istanbul
Oceania Cruises
Sails Aug 19, 2027
Grose Mittelmeer-Reise ab Mallorca 1
AIDA Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 2027
Mediterranean Meditations Trieste to London
Oceania Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 2027
Mediterranean & Adriatic Sojourn
Viking Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 2027
New! Mediterranean Explorer
Viking Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 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 September is 72°F, with a low of 68°F.
Marseille typically sees 2 days of rain in September. Warm, crowds thin out.
For a September cruise to Marseille, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.