Hours Ashore
Boat & day trips

Château d'If

The island fortress made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo, by ferry from the Vieux-Port. Closed on Mondays and in bad weather.

Closed on Mondays.

⏱ Allow 2 h 00

From the ship

TerminalOne wayHow
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal (Môle Léon Gourret)60 minshuttle, then ferry from the Vieux-Port
J4 cruise terminal (La Joliette, beside MuCEM)60 minshuttle, then ferry from the Vieux-Port

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Nearby

Food & drink

Vallon des Auffes

A tiny fishing harbour under a road bridge, known for bouillabaisse and seafood lunches.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 36 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

Beaches & parks

Plage des Catalans

The closest sandy beach to the centre, a 20-minute walk from the Vieux-Port.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 34 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

SightsClosed Tuesdays

MuCEM and Fort Saint-Jean

A museum of Mediterranean life in a lace-like concrete cube, linked by footbridge to an old harbour fort. The fort, gardens and roof terrace are free.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 32 min by taxi or public transport from the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal

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