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View Mediterranean on the mapLarge port city in Provence, southern France

Marseille

Marseille · France · 43.34, 5.34

France's largest port on the southern Mediterranean coast and one of the country's oldest cities. Its lively Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, and blue Calanques are highlights. A major gateway to Provence and Aix-en-Provence.

Port highlights

About 870,000 people
Population
The Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers with continued sunshine, while winters are mild but affected by the Mistral (cold, strong winds).
Climate
French
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to June and September to October. Spring and autumn are comfortable, avoiding the summer crowds and intense heat.
Best time to visit
Local food

Bouillabaisse (seafood soup), fresh seafood, Provencal cuisine, pastis (aperitif)

Sights
Old Port (Vieux-Port)Notre-Dame de la Garde BasilicaCalanques National ParkAix-en-Provence (day trip)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
12°
4°Jan
13°
4°Feb
16°
7°Mar
19°
9°Apr
24°
13°May
28°
17°Jun
31°
20°Jul
31°
19°Aug
26°
16°Sep
21°
13°Oct
16°
8°Nov
12°
4°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MARSEILLES-MARIGNANE · about 14.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)209 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€2.29
Water 500 ml
€4.65
Coffee
€15.45
Inexpensive meal
€7.80
Local beer
€5.60
Big Mac

Prices in Marseille. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MRS
Nearest airport
30–40 min
Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct–Nov 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

Costa Smeralda/ Costa Cruises
Barcelona›Palma de Mallorca›Civitavecchia (Rome)›+2›Barcelona
Indicative fare
From $932.00
Budget
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Savona

Costa Toscana/ Costa Cruises
Savona›Marseille›Barcelona›+2›Savona
Indicative fare
From €650.00
Budget
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

MSC World Europa/ MSC Cruises
Barcelona›Marseille›Genoa›+3›Barcelona
Indicative fare
From $750.00
Budget
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa

MSC Grandiosa/ MSC Cruises
Genoa›Civitavecchia (Rome)›Palermo›+3›Genoa
Indicative fare
From $700.00
Budget
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026 – Mar 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa

MSC Magnifica/ MSC Cruises
Genoa›Marseille›Barcelona›+5›Genoa
Indicative fare
From $800.00
Budget
10 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2027

11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)

Rotterdam/ Holland America Line
Barcelona›Palma de Mallorca›Marseille›+5›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
From $1,700.00
Standard
11 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanAug–Sep 2028

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

EXPLORA VI/ Explora Journeys
Barcelona›Palma de Mallorca›Ibiza›+3›Barcelona
Indicative fare
From $5,000.00
Luxury
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Legend of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Naples›Palma de Mallorca›+3›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
From $1,400.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Oct 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

Legend of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Barcelona›Palma de Mallorca›Marseille›+3›Barcelona
Indicative fare
From $1,468.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026 – Oct 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)

Viking Vela/ Viking Ocean Cruises
Barcelona›Barcelona›Sète›+4›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
From $2,599.00
Premium
7 nightsOne way · 6 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026 – Oct 2027

12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Venice / Trieste

Viking Star/ Viking Ocean Cruises
Barcelona›Barcelona›Marseille›+8›Venice / Trieste
Indicative fare
From $6,299.00
Premium
12 nightsOne way · 10 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Barcelona›Marseille›Genoa›+3›Barcelona
Indicative fare
From $1,083.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton

Queen Anne/ Cunard Line
Southampton›Cartagena›Civitavecchia (Rome)›+5›Southampton
Indicative fare
From £1,500.00
Standard
14 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanJun–Sep 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton

Queen Victoria/ Cunard Line
Southampton›Gibraltar›Cadiz›+5›Southampton
Indicative fare
From £1,500.00
Standard
14 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Northern Europe & FjordsSep 2027

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg to Savona

Costa Favolosa/ Costa Cruises
Hamburg›Zeebrugge (Bruges)›Le Havre (Paris)›+5›Savona
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay 2027

12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Savona

Costa Serena/ Costa Cruises
Savona›Barcelona›Alicante›+7›Savona
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
12 nightsRound trip · 9 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
MediterraneanSep 2027

12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Marseille

Costa Serena/ Costa Cruises
Athens (Piraeus)›Cape Sounion›Valletta›+8›Marseille
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
12 nightsOne way · 9 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay 2027

20-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

Costa Serena/ Costa Cruises
Athens (Piraeus)›Mykonos›Valletta›+14›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
20 nightsRound trip · 16 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
Northern Europe & FjordsMay 2027

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Marseille to Warnemunde

MSC Magnifica/ MSC Cruises
Marseille›Tarragona›A Coruna›+3›Warnemunde
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
10 nightsOne way · 5 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Palma de Mallorca

MSC World Europa/ MSC Cruises
Palma de Mallorca›Barcelona›Marseille›+3›Palma de Mallorca
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
MediterraneanJul 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Barcelona›Marseille›Genoa›+6›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Premium
10 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Barcelona›Palma de Mallorca›Marseille›+3›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Premium
7 nightsOne way · 5 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Marseille”, “Port of Marseille” (CC BY-SA 4.0)