Marseille, France

Located near Place de la Joliette, about a 15-minute walk from Marseille’s Vieux-Port, the Joliette Terminal (often referred to as J4) serves small to mid-size cruise vessels, yacht-style ships, and ferries. It offers a charming, convenient waterfront arrival close to central city attractions. This terminal typically hosts luxury boutique and expedition cruise lines, as well as select Mediterranean operators such as Azamara, Seabourn, Windstar, Crystal Cruises and smaller ships from other cruise lines

Terminal A is one of the primary and largest cruise terminals in Marseille, located at the Léon Gourret Pier. This terminal is equipped to handle some of the world’s largest cruise ships and serves as a key turnaround point for major cruise lines such as MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line. It features modern amenities including check-in counters, baggage handling systems, VIP lounges, customs and immigration facilities, and dedicated bus and taxi access. Designed for efficiency and passenger comfort, Terminal A is a central hub for high-volume cruise operations in the Mediterranean.

Terminal B is a versatile and spacious terminal designed to handle large passenger volumes during the busy cruise season. It regularly accommodates cruise ships operated by Carnival brands, Princess Cruises, and AIDA Cruises. The terminal offers a wide array of passenger services, including boarding bridges, air-conditioned waiting areas, baggage services, and ample transport connections. Like Terminal A, it is fully integrated with the Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal complex, providing seamless port operations for embarkation and disembarkation.

Terminal C is one of the supporting terminals at Léon Gourret Pier, often used in conjunction with Terminals A and B to manage multiple ship calls simultaneously. It provides comprehensive embarkation services and is used by cruise lines such as Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line. The terminal includes core passenger facilities such as customs control, baggage handling, duty-free shops, and lounges. Its flexible design allows it to support peak traffic days and serve as a secondary turnaround port when needed.

Terminal D, the smallest of the four main terminals at Léon Gourret Pier, is used primarily for overflow traffic, smaller cruise ships, and select seasonal calls. Though more compact than the other terminals, it maintains all essential passenger amenities, including check-in counters, security screening, and taxi access.