Water

Our section on navigating around Provence by sea or on its rivers and canals offers guides to the Marseille ferry and cruise ports and the cruise ports in Toulon and La Seyne sur Mer. Plus we have a survey of current sea cruises departing from Marseille and the range of boat tours along the Rhône river and the waterways of the Camargue.

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barges moored barthelasse avignonThe Rhône is one of Europe's great rivers. And there are many ways to experience its grandeur, from ten day cruises to ten minute boat ferries. This is our guide to river tourism in Provence.

toulon cruise portToulon has two cruise ship ports: one in the heart of the city and one in the nearby town of La Seyne sur Mer across the other side of the bay. This is a guide to both of them.

Marseille cruise ship terminalMarseille is France's main cruise ship port and cruising has been a cornerstone of tourism in the region. However much has changed over the last couple of years and the industry has had to adapt in dramatic ways to the "new normal".

MSC SplendidaMarseille is a superb starting point for a cruise holiday. It’s easily reached by air, road or high-speed rail. It's a fast springboard to some of Provence's loveliest spots. And there are many terrific attractions in Marseille itself.

Poster for the port of Marseille by Roger BroderMarseille's identity is deeply bound up with its ancient origins as a port and the vast network of sea routes that opened up the city to the world. This is a guide to its ferry terminals and the services from them today.

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