It is one of the industrial jewels of Marseille. The Grand Port continues its transformation and makes eyes at the giants of cruises in the Mediterranean. Marseille is currently the leading cruise port in France.
An essential renovation of Marseille’s infrastructure
We call it Form 10. It hasn't been used for anything for around ten years, and now it's arousing everyone's interest. Major work is being undertaken to renovate it. They should end at the start of the 2016 school year.
Objective: to allow this platform to accommodate in dry dock and repair nships – container ships, gas tankers, bulk carriers – but also cruise liners, giants that measure more than 300 meters.
The first ship is expected in October 2016.
Embark from Marseille!
Within the broader context of the operation of the Marseille shipyard, the Costa Cruises group has just made a financial investment to help with the general modernization of the industrial site.
Because the group plans to further expand the list of cruises it offers and make Marseille a major strategic player in its development.
Within 5 years, the Costa group plans to double the capacity of its fleet.
It therefore needs a center of expertise which brings together upkeep, maintenance and modernization of its fleet, and it has chosen Marseille to achieve this !
So here are so many opportunities for each of us to discover the Phocaean city before embarking for a stay at sea!
In 2014, 1 passengers made a stopover in Marseille, a figure that has been steadily increasing since 315.
Check out our welcome booklet which offers an overview of the must-see Marseille sites departing from the Belle Vue hotel
