Cannes Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Jenny Andersson / News Oresund (CC BY 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Ermina Padalovic, ümit tomar, Marcin Libera, Pascal Chanal, Richard T. (စဝ်ခွန်ဆေ) · via Google Maps
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Western Mediterranean
- Coordinates:
- 43.5525° N, 7.0214° E
No Cannes deals today — current no-fly cruises from the UK
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Belgium Mini Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027
from £419 pp · Ocean View
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Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 20 Apr 2028
from £599 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Five-Night Europe Mystery Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 7 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Ocean View
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Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 25 May 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 1 Jun 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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About Cannes
Cannes is a resort city located on the French Riviera. It is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and is the host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences.
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Things to do in Cannes on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes · via Google Maps Events Venue
Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes
4.4 (23,502) 0.3 km from port
Modern, multi-story convention center hosting high-profile events like the Cannes Film Festival.
Near: Cannes Yachting Festival - Vieux Port (18 m) · Dolce&Gabbana (61 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “We were at Cannes just 2 days before the Great Cannes Festival, so there were barricades everywhere and there was…” — umang jain
- 5 · “Attended the 79th Cannes Film Festival and spent 10 days at the Palais. The venue is well organized despite the…” — Efi Kyp
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Photo: Walter Aguilar · via Google Maps Market
Marché Forville
4.4 (8,360) 0.7 km from port
Local produce & flowers are the focus of this indoor market that also sells seafood, cheese & more.
Near: La Compagnie des Saumons et Caviars (Dépositaire Petrossian) (29 m) · La Boulangerie du Marche (31 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
- 5 · “Got there when some of the sellers where packing to go home, so I would recomend to come in the…” — gegeris jekabs
- 5 · “IF YOU ARE A TOURIST READ THIS: IT JUST OPENS ON THE MORNINGS (Usually midday they start packing) A regional…” — Mateus Prestes
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Photo: yannick · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Fort Royal de l'Île Sainte-Marguerite
4.3 (2,132) 3.7 km from port
Fortress with prison cells & Roman relics at the Museum of the Iron Mask & the Royal Fort.
Near: Le Méditerranoscope (39 m) · Musée du Masque de fer et du Fort Royal (140 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:45 pm
- 5 · “Very beautiful place. Just note for swimming, there are a lot of rocks you will be walking on.” — Kimberly Hughes
- 5 · “Amazing spot when you want to clear up your mind and stay away from busy towns. Only around 20 minutes…” — Alex Smirnov
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Photo: Jan Goedemé · via Google Maps Church
Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance de Cannes
4.6 (1,807) 0.9 km from port
Hilltop Gothic-style stone church completed in the 1600s, featuring a musical crèche & city views.
Near: Musée de La Castre (63 m) · Cannes Fine Arts Association (74 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “Église Notre-Dame d’Espérance in Cannes is a true piece of historic art, standing proudly atop Le Suquet with breathtaking views…” — Hassan Aldarbesti
- 5 · “Beautiful old church on top of the hill where the origin of Cannes begin. Nowadays a beautiful square with a…” — Jef
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Tourist attraction
Cannes Walk of Fame
4.2 (1,623) 0.3 km from port
Near: Le Chemin Des Etoiles (31 m) · Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes (49 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “So much fun walking around the hand prints. Love that you can put your hand in the prints and see…” — Dan & Chris Penrose
- 4 · “The Cannes Walk of Fame, located near the Palais des Festivals, is a fun and unique stop for movie lovers…” — Marie P
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Museum
Écomusée sous-marin par Jason deCaires Taylor
4.5 (346) 4.7 km from port
Near: Cannes Beach (94 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The sculptures change over time - marine life takes over, but it’s really fun to swim around them. The statues…” — Irina G
- 5 · “Clear blue water. Great for snorkeling. Bring a floating device because the statues under water are a bit far from…” — Erik Askvik
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Tourist attraction
Cannes Sign
4.6 (218) 0.9 km from port
Near: Musée de La Castre (28 m) · Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance de Cannes (30 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The Cannes sign is one of the most iconic spots in the city. It’s a beautiful place to visit, take…” — Saad Al.shehri
- 5 · “Be prepared for a steep climb but it’s worth the view from the top of city of Cannes. We did…” — Shruti Sinha
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Tourist attraction
Plage des Rochers de la Bocca
4.7 (216) 3.0 km from port
Near: Plage Du Midi Surveillée (12 m) · Plage des Rochers (67 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Amazing” — Olivia Rabossit
- 5 · “Lovely little beach. Quiet when we were there in April. We were staying at an apartment in the Chateau de…” — Tim Cumming
Map of Cannes and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Cannes
Cruises to Western Mediterranean mostly sail April to October.
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