Getting around by boat and ferry Bouches-Du-Rhône

La Ciotat is the beginning of the Riviera after Marseille, the place where you finally feel like you're on the French Riviera. It looks like Cannes with its palm trees and seaside restaurants but much simpler. La Ciotat has 4 harbours that can accommodate more than 1,500 boats: theMarina, the Port des Capucins, the Port Saint-Jean, and finally the Port Vieux.Old but new at the same time, since it has just undergone a major rehabilitation project. 10 months of work and a result that has lived up to the expectations of the Ciotadens for many years.

The first phase of one of the windows of Marseille, the place of convergence of the Marseille people, took place just before the event Marseille Provence 2013. The semi-piétonisation of this highly mineral natural space pays homage to its original aspect of 26 centuries ago, when Protis reaches its vaisseau vessel in the calanque of the Lacydon. The Old Port has been completely redesigned, redesigned, and the beautiful share has been made to pedestrians that significantly reduce the previously dedicated place for motorists. The second stage, with the end of the paving of the Island of Neuve (delivery before summer 2016) and the Port Pier (in 2017), as well as the creation of a parks of the Catalans and Fort Saint-Nicolas parks, and that of a public garden in the Anse du Pharo, started in September 2015 and will end in 2020. If the barriers to the Old Port have disappeared, further improvements have been made to the use of recreational boaters.

La Méridionale is the historic company for crossings between Marseille and Corsica. On board, you'll enjoy a warm welcome and top-quality services. You'll enjoy a comfortable cabin and a tasty Corsican-inspired meal concocted by the chef and his brigade. You'll travel in serenity and relaxation. Crossings are made at night on board human-sized ships, and 90% of customers say they are satisfied with their crossings on board (survey of 2,494 customers in 2022).

The Autonomous Port of Marseille is the number one in France and is particularly used for its regular lines to the Maghreb, Corsica and its neighbouring island, Sardinia. It has enclosed and secure cruise terminals and is very easy to access, as it is served by numerous means of public transport via the Joliette, metro or tranway. Numerous cruises also stop here since the city's tourist boom in 2013.

A recent company created in May 2016 out of the ashes of SNCM. With a fleet of seven ships, it offers crossings from Marseilles on one of its four mixed cargo vessels (passengers and freight) to Ajaccio, Bastia, Ile-Rousse and Porto-Vecchio. Journeys to Sardinia, Algeria and Tunisia are also provided. Some ships can accommodate more than 2,000 passengers and up to 800 vehicles. The staff is attentive and comfortable, with each ship having bars, snack bars and restaurants. In 2017, Corsica Linea still carried 560,000 passengers. Promotions are offered online.

La Méridionale, the historic company for crossings between Marseille and Corsica, now offers a regular service between Marseille and Tangiers to discover Morocco. On board, you'll enjoy a warm welcome, comfortable cabins and a wide range of facilities (restaurant, play area). The atmosphere is one of conviviality. Crossings are made aboard a ship on a human scale. La Méridionale's excellent reputation for friendliness, service and hospitality is widely acclaimed by travelers.

Port Gardian is a pretty port, with a pleasant atmosphere, a bit like the ports of the past. This does not prevent it from having modern and efficient facilities. Originally a fishing port, Port Gardian also welcomes yachtsmen who travel the Mediterranean and seek shelter. Eighty-four berths (out of the three hundred and seventy available) are reserved for passage. Visitors will find many amenities in Port Gardian: free provision of bicycles (1/2 hour maximum), weather forecast each morning, wifi...

Cassis, a charming town on the Mediterranean coast, offers many opportunities to explore the magnificent Calanques and surrounding coastline. LocBateau is a boat rental company offering a variety of options to suit all tastes. Whether you have a boating license or not, LocBateau has what you need. Their no-license boats are perfect for a leisurely stroll along the Calanques, with capacities for up to 8 people. The boats are equipped with sun awnings to protect you from the sun, and you can rent water sports equipment such as wake-boards and towed buoys. LocBateau offers daily and half-day rentals, as well as special events such as birthdays and stag and hen parties. Whether you want to swim in the turquoise waters of the Calanques, observe the marine wildlife or simply enjoy a day at sea, LocBateau is here to help you make your dream come true.