Cannes Cruise Port
Cannes, France · Mediterranean
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Cannes — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysTender port in the Bay of Cannes with the old town, La Croisette and island ferries right by the tender landing.
At a glance
Port summary
Cannes is a tender port: ships anchor in the Baie de Cannes and tender to Quai Laubeuf beside the Vieux Port. The old town, Palais des Festivals, La Croisette and the Lérins island ferries are all within a short walk, and the SNCF station (about 10 minutes on foot) reaches Antibes, Nice and Grasse.
Cruise docks
Quai Laubeuf — Cruise Tender Landing
Tenders land at Quai Laubeuf beside the Vieux Port and the Lérins-island ferry berths. Step-off is a short walk from the Palais des Festivals, La Croisette and the old town.
Latitude: 43.54687, Longitude: 7.014168
See dock on port map →Baie de Cannes — Cruise Anchorage
Cruise ships anchor in the sheltered Baie de Cannes off La Croisette and tender passengers to Quai Laubeuf. No alongside berthing for large cruise ships.
Latitude: 43.535, Longitude: 7.023
See dock on port map →Getting to Cannes
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for most things; keep some coins for the Forville market and the island-ferry kiosk.
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Ready-made port days
14 plansCannes Old Town & Icons Classic
The red-carpet steps, the Provençal market and the old-town climb — Cannes' postcard trio in one easy half day on foot.
The Free Cannes Day
Red-carpet steps, the Croisette, a market and the best view in town — a full Cannes day that costs nothing but shoe leather.
La Croisette & the Beach
The palm-lined promenade, a swim off a fine-sand beach and an easy waterfront lunch — the low-effort glamour day.
Île Sainte-Marguerite Nature Escape
A 15-minute ferry to a car-free island of pine trails, eucalyptus and hidden coves for a swim off the rocks.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Cannes?
- Cannes is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Cannes?
- Yes. Cannes is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Cannes centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Ferry, Other transport, Local bus, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Cannes?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Cannes independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Cannes and are cards accepted?
- Cannes uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Cannes cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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