Marsille(France)

Marseille cruises: discover Avignon and Aix-en-Provence

Marseille is where Provence comes crashing into the sea: bustling city and beautiful coastline, Belle Époque facades and bold street art, Provençal and multicultural traditions. France’s oldest city is also its most original, appealing to both first-time and seasoned visitors, as you’ll discover on a Marseille cruise.

Snap photos of wooden boats lining Le Vieux-Port harbour and hop between cafes, restaurants and bars – grab an outside table to watch the world go by and appreciate the gentle hubbub. Marvel at limestone fjords in Calanques National Park, home to Château d’If.

This 16th-century island prison was made famous in The Count of Monte Cristo, and sits one of the Frioul Islands, an archipelago offering coastal walks and quiet beaches. Soak up views from Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, before getting lost in Le Panier’s cobblestone streets.

Perched in the south of France between Italy and Spain, and across from North Africa, Marseille is perfectly positioned for a Mediterranean cruise. Choose your own adventure among the cruises from Marseille 2024-2025.

Explore historic Mediterranean capitals like Genoa, Naples and Palermo in Italy, Barcelona in Spain, and Valetta in Malta. Traverse the Med’s deep-blue waters on your cruise from Marseille, arriving at the North African cities of La Goulette (Tunisia) and Casablanca (Morocco). Island-hop between Ibiza, Mahón (Menorca) and Olbia on Sardinia’s Emerald Coast, plus Funchal (Madeira) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands) in the Atlantic Ocean.

As France’s longest-running port, Marseille has welcomed ships from all over the globe for centuries. Continue this tradition with Regal Grand Voyages, setting sail from the Marseille cruise port around the Mediterranean, past the Canary Islands on North Africa’s western coast and across the Atlantic to Brazil, Puerto Rico or Miami.

Take your pick of our Marseille cruises and dive into France’s oldest city.

Every Marseille cruise invites guests to immerse themselves in this Mediterranean city. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Le Panier while gazing at its street art. Enjoy the ocean views and cafe culture of Le Vieux-Port. Discover the Mucem museum, its exhibits and its daring architecture. Visit Marseille’s highest point, the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, for a 360-degree view and nautical interior. Hike or bike the famous La Corniche coastal road. Explore Marseille’s surroundings – like the lavender fields of Provence or the port of Cassis – on an Regal Cruises excursion.

A cruise to Marseille will awaken your appetite for exploration, so pair your trip with visits to other coastal cities like Barcelona, Lisbon and Palermo. After enjoying Marseille’s charm and bustle, try the Med’s major islands, such as Sardinia, Sicily and Malta.

Climb to the Heavens

Climb the steps to 19th-century Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, rising 150 meters above the water. At its peak is a large golden statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, said to watch over Marseille's maritime community. The basilica incorporates a renaissance-era fort that includes a serene chapel with ornate stained-glass windows.