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Marseille: Maritime shuttles resume service, here is all the practical information for 2026

From this Saturday, 25 April, the maritime shuttles set sail again. The lines concerned are those connecting the Vieux- Port to Pointe Rouge and to L'Estaque.

Publié par Jean-Baptiste Fontana le 24/04/2026 - Mis à jour le 24/04/26 17:25
Marseille: Maritime shuttles resume service, here is all the practical information for 2026

Summer is approaching, and with it the long-awaited return of the maritime shuttle to Marseille! From 25 April to 27 September 2026, board these ferries to enjoy in a unique and refreshing way discovering or rediscovering the Phocaean city… by sea.

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In practice: Where to go and how to use the maritime shuttles in Marseille?

The public transport operator, RTM, runs three regular lines departing from the Vieux-Port, L'Estaque, Pointe-Rouge and Les Goudes.

1. Vieux-Port  ⇄ Pointe-Rouge

From 25 April to 26 June and from 31 August to 27 September 2026: departures every hour and every day from 7am to 7pm (Pointe-Rouge) and from 8am to 7pm (Vieux-Port).
The RTM network is shut down on 1 May, but the maritime shuttles nevertheless continue to operate that day.

From 27 June to 30 August
: extended hours until 10pm, perfect for summer evenings.

Attention, on 14 July and 15 August, due to festivities and the fireworks, the departure is usually moved to the Mucem because the basin of the Vieux-Port is closed to maritime traffic.

2. Vieux-Port ⇄ L'Estaque

From 25 April to 26 June and from 31 August to 27 September 2026 : departures every hour and every day from 7:30am to 7:30pm (L'Estaque) and from 8:30am to 7:30pm (Vieux-Port), including 1 May.

From 27 June to 30 August: in service until 10:30pm.

Attention, on 14 July and 15 August, due to festivities and the fireworks, the departure is usually moved to the Mucem because the basin of the Old Port is closed to maritime traffic.

3. Pointe-Rouge ⇄ Les Goudes

Active connection only from 30 May to 30 August 2026, every day from 8:50am to 8:20pm, with departures every hour.

In May, an alternative is offered directly from the Vieux-Port, and on weekends and public holidays.

Duration & Capacity

Vieux-Port ⇄ Pointe-Rouge : 20 to 25 min / max capacity: 123 passengers

Vieux-Port ⇄ L'Estaque : 35 min / max capacity: 123 passengers

Pointe-Rouge ⇄ Les Goudes : about 15 min / max capacity: 48 passengers

Fares

€5 for the single crossing (between two points, without shuttle connection).

€8 for the crossing Vieux-Port <> Pointe-Rouge <> Les Goudes, with guaranteed connection.

Tickets available exclusively on board, on support leticket.


Free for certain RTM subscribers!

Holders of the Permanent, Annual, 30-day, 7-day Pass, or combined packages Frioul + Pass and Free Movement, can board free of charge.

Seniors (over 65 years old residing in the metropolitan area) and children under 11 years old benefit from free travel upon presentation of their mobility card. Without this mobility card, free travel is possible only for children under 6 years old.

Attention: City Pass, Pass 24h/72h or top-ups in euros are not valid.

 

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