Vieux Port
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Marseille Vieux Port is the oldest basin in the harbour of [[Marseille]] on the Mediterranean coast of [[France]]. Dating from the 15th century, it was only superseded by the commercial docks in the 1840s. Today it is operated as a marina and tourist attraction, surrounded as it is by the old quarter carefully reconstructed after World War II. The marina contains a total of 3,200 berths on its 40+ pontoons and can accommodate yachts of up to 90 metres and with a draft of up to 6.0 metres. Public visiting berths are limited to only 20 (although both the yacht clubs accept visitors) and you will be lucky to get one during high season. However, it may be possible to negotiate a berth with one of the yacht clubs, which have pontoon berths at the S end of the basin. | Marseille Vieux Port is the oldest basin in the harbour of [[Marseille]] on the Mediterranean coast of [[France]]. Dating from the 15th century, it was only superseded by the commercial docks in the 1840s. Today it is operated as a marina and tourist attraction, surrounded as it is by the old quarter carefully reconstructed after World War II. The marina contains a total of 3,200 berths on its 40+ pontoons and can accommodate yachts of up to 90 metres and with a draft of up to 6.0 metres. Public visiting berths are limited to only 20 (although both the yacht clubs accept visitors) and you will be lucky to get one during high season. However, it may be possible to negotiate a berth with one of the yacht clubs, which have pontoon berths at the S end of the basin. | ||
| - | + | ==Marina radio contact== | |
Contact the capitainerie on VHF channel 09 or tie up on the arrivals pontoon for instructions. Alternatively, telephone or e-mail one of the yacht clubs below to enquire about advance reservations. | Contact the capitainerie on VHF channel 09 or tie up on the arrivals pontoon for instructions. Alternatively, telephone or e-mail one of the yacht clubs below to enquire about advance reservations. | ||
| - | + | ==Yacht Clubs== | |
| - | + | {{contact | |
| - | + | | type= officials | |
| - | + | | name= Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon | |
| - | + | | address= Quai Marcel Pagnol, 13007 Marseille, France | |
| - | + | | phone= +33 491 598200 | |
| + | | fax= +33 491 598209 | ||
| + | | email= [email protected] | ||
| + | | web= http://www.cntl-marseille.com | ||
| + | | hours= | ||
| + | }} | ||
Operates 650 pontoon berths on the S side of the Vieux Port (max. 30 metres). | Operates 650 pontoon berths on the S side of the Vieux Port (max. 30 metres). | ||
| - | + | {{contact | |
| - | + | | type= officials | |
| - | + | | name= Societe Nautique de Marseille | |
| - | + | | address= Pavillion Flottant, Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France | |
| - | + | | phone= +33 491 543203 | |
| - | + | | fax= +33 491 334103 | |
| + | | email= [email protected] | ||
| + | | web= http://www.lanautique.com/accueil-passager-societe-nautique-marseille.asp | ||
| + | | hours= | ||
| + | }} | ||
Operates 547 pontoon berths on the S side of Vieux Port (max. 20 metres). | Operates 547 pontoon berths on the S side of Vieux Port (max. 20 metres). | ||
| - | + | ==Navigation/Approach== | |
| - | + | {{Image right| Marseilles.jpg| Fort St Jean at the entrance to Vieux Port, Marseille<br />''Click for larger view''}} | |
The Vieux Port is entered from WSW between a long breakwater to port, the Digue Sainte-Marie, and a prominent lighthouse on the headland of Pointe de la Desirade (and, further in, the square Fort St Jean) to starboard. The arrivals pontoon is situated also to starboard just after the entrance, in front of the capitainerie. Depths in the access channel are 6.0 – 8.0 metres and in the basin itself 5.0 – 6.0 metres. Shelter is excellent. | The Vieux Port is entered from WSW between a long breakwater to port, the Digue Sainte-Marie, and a prominent lighthouse on the headland of Pointe de la Desirade (and, further in, the square Fort St Jean) to starboard. The arrivals pontoon is situated also to starboard just after the entrance, in front of the capitainerie. Depths in the access channel are 6.0 – 8.0 metres and in the basin itself 5.0 – 6.0 metres. Shelter is excellent. | ||
| - | + | ==Berthing== | |
| - | + | {{Image right| MarseilleVieuxPortPlan (940x624).jpg| Plan of the Vieux Port - ''Click for larger view''}} | |
Berthing assistance may be available on request. Berthing is bows or stern-to on the pontoons and all berths are supplied with mooring lines. There are ostensibly 20 places available for yachts in transit (although they are very quickly taken in the season). The yacht clubs usually have berths available unless there is a major sailing event on. | Berthing assistance may be available on request. Berthing is bows or stern-to on the pontoons and all berths are supplied with mooring lines. There are ostensibly 20 places available for yachts in transit (although they are very quickly taken in the season). The yacht clubs usually have berths available unless there is a major sailing event on. | ||
| - | + | ==Marina facilities== | |
* Numerous restaurants all round the basin | * Numerous restaurants all round the basin | ||
* Supermarkets and provisions shops in the streets N of the basin | * Supermarkets and provisions shops in the streets N of the basin | ||
* Chandlery | * Chandlery | ||
| - | + | ==Repairs/Yard== | |
The yacht clubs have limited facilities for yacht repairs. '''Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon''' has a crane (8T). '''Societe Nautique de Marseille''' also has a crane (5T) and a slipway (max. 15T). Basic engine, mechanical and electronic repairs only. | The yacht clubs have limited facilities for yacht repairs. '''Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon''' has a crane (8T). '''Societe Nautique de Marseille''' also has a crane (5T) and a slipway (max. 15T). Basic engine, mechanical and electronic repairs only. | ||
| - | + | ==Security== | |
Moderate. | Moderate. | ||
| - | + | ==Marina Location== | |
The basin of the Vieux Port is situated in the heart of the old quarter, surrounded by nujmerous cafes and restaurants. Great if you like bustle; less so if you value peace and tranquillity. | The basin of the Vieux Port is situated in the heart of the old quarter, surrounded by nujmerous cafes and restaurants. Great if you like bustle; less so if you value peace and tranquillity. | ||
| - | + | ==Transport== | |
* Marseille international airport to NW (15 kms) | * Marseille international airport to NW (15 kms) | ||
* Airport shuttle bus from railway station (25 mins) | * Airport shuttle bus from railway station (25 mins) | ||
* Trains from Marseille St-Charles station to most destinations | * Trains from Marseille St-Charles station to most destinations | ||
| - | + | ==Price== | |
Current daily berthing price for typical 13 metre yacht (2013): unknown. | Current daily berthing price for typical 13 metre yacht (2013): unknown. | ||
| - | + | ==Contact== | |
| - | ''See yacht clubs above''. | + | ''See [[#Yacht Clubs|yacht clubs]] above''. |
| - | + | ==Personal experience== | |
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina. | Post your personal experience and rating of this marina. | ||
* Great place if you can get a berth and put up with the noise – earplugs are a definite advantage. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] | * Great place if you can get a berth and put up with the noise – earplugs are a definite advantage. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:25, 23 January 2016
| Vieux Port | |
.jpg) Vieux Port from W - Click for larger view
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 | 43°17.76′N, 05°21.42′E |
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 | Photo gallery |
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| Radio: | VHF channel 77 |
| Berths: | 3200 |
| Max length: | 90 metres |
| Max draft: | 5.5 metres |
| Fuel: | Yes |
| Water: | Yes |
| Elect: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Laundry: | Yes |
| Internet: | Yes |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes (a charge is made) |
| Cable TV: | No |
| Phone: | See yacht clubs below |
| Email: | See yacht clubsbelow |
| Web: | See yacht clubs below |
| More notes about the Marina | |
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Marseille Vieux Port is the oldest basin in the harbour of Marseille on the Mediterranean coast of France. Dating from the 15th century, it was only superseded by the commercial docks in the 1840s. Today it is operated as a marina and tourist attraction, surrounded as it is by the old quarter carefully reconstructed after World War II. The marina contains a total of 3,200 berths on its 40+ pontoons and can accommodate yachts of up to 90 metres and with a draft of up to 6.0 metres. Public visiting berths are limited to only 20 (although both the yacht clubs accept visitors) and you will be lucky to get one during high season. However, it may be possible to negotiate a berth with one of the yacht clubs, which have pontoon berths at the S end of the basin.
Marina radio contact
Contact the capitainerie on VHF channel 09 or tie up on the arrivals pontoon for instructions. Alternatively, telephone or e-mail one of the yacht clubs below to enquire about advance reservations.
Yacht Clubs
Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon
- Phone: +33 491 598200
- Fax: +33 491 598209
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: http://www.cntl-marseille.com
- Address: Quai Marcel Pagnol, 13007 Marseille, France
Operates 650 pontoon berths on the S side of the Vieux Port (max. 30 metres).
Societe Nautique de Marseille
- Phone: +33 491 543203
- Fax: +33 491 334103
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: http://www.lanautique.com/accueil-passager-societe-nautique-marseille.asp
- Address: Pavillion Flottant, Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France
Operates 547 pontoon berths on the S side of Vieux Port (max. 20 metres).
Click for larger view
The Vieux Port is entered from WSW between a long breakwater to port, the Digue Sainte-Marie, and a prominent lighthouse on the headland of Pointe de la Desirade (and, further in, the square Fort St Jean) to starboard. The arrivals pontoon is situated also to starboard just after the entrance, in front of the capitainerie. Depths in the access channel are 6.0 – 8.0 metres and in the basin itself 5.0 – 6.0 metres. Shelter is excellent.
Berthing
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Berthing assistance may be available on request. Berthing is bows or stern-to on the pontoons and all berths are supplied with mooring lines. There are ostensibly 20 places available for yachts in transit (although they are very quickly taken in the season). The yacht clubs usually have berths available unless there is a major sailing event on.
Marina facilities
- Numerous restaurants all round the basin
- Supermarkets and provisions shops in the streets N of the basin
- Chandlery
Repairs/Yard
The yacht clubs have limited facilities for yacht repairs. Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon has a crane (8T). Societe Nautique de Marseille also has a crane (5T) and a slipway (max. 15T). Basic engine, mechanical and electronic repairs only.
Security
Moderate.
Marina Location
The basin of the Vieux Port is situated in the heart of the old quarter, surrounded by nujmerous cafes and restaurants. Great if you like bustle; less so if you value peace and tranquillity.
Transport
- Marseille international airport to NW (15 kms)
- Airport shuttle bus from railway station (25 mins)
- Trains from Marseille St-Charles station to most destinations
Price
Current daily berthing price for typical 13 metre yacht (2013): unknown.
Contact
See yacht clubs above.
Personal experience
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.
- Great place if you can get a berth and put up with the noise – earplugs are a definite advantage. --Atheneoflymington
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
- June 2002 --Atheneoflymington
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