Explore on your own rating
The terminal is far from the old port, but the free shuttle plus public transport makes it doable.
Where ships dock
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal (MPCT), north of the city
Getting to town
A free shuttle on ship days runs from the terminal to Place de la Joliette (about every 20–30 minutes). From there, bus or metro to the Vieux-Port (fare about €1.70 reported).
Public transport and taxis connect to the city; tours go to Aix-en-Provence and Cassis.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- MuCEM
- Le Panier quarter
Beaches
- Plage des Catalans
- Calanques (boat tour)
Safety & tips
- Have coins or a card for the bus/metro.
- Watch for pickpockets.
- Notre-Dame de la Garde is a steep climb; take the bus or tourist train.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 45–60 minutes from the Vieux-Port to the ship.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.