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
The old town, Palais des Festivals, La Croisette and Marché Forville are all a short walk from the tender landing.
📍 Step off the tender at Quai Laubeuf into the Vieux Port
Riviera Lines and Trans Côte d'Azur run frequent boats to Île Sainte-Marguerite in about 15 minutes.
📍 Lérins ferry kiosks at Quai Laubeuf, beside the tender landing
SNCF regional (TER) trains run to Antibes (~12 min), Nice (~30 min) and Grasse (~35 min).
📍 Gare de Cannes, about a 10-minute walk from the tender landing
Local buses reach Mougins, Grasse and along the coast; scenic but slower than the train.
📍 Palm Bus / Zou! stops near the Hôtel de Ville and Gare routière
Handy for Mougins, Grasse or Antibes; agree the fare or confirm the meter before departing.
📍 Taxi rank by the Palais des Festivals on cruise days
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for most things; keep some coins for the Forville market and the island-ferry kiosk.
Things to do
Le Suquet & Musée des explorations du monde
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Climb the cobbled Le Suquet to the castle museum and a sweeping view over the bay and rooftops.
🕐 Morning before the heat; the tower view is best in clear light
Palais des Festivals & Walk of Fame
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The film festival's red-carpet steps and the stars' handprints on the Allée des Étoiles.
🕐 Any time; quieter early morning for photos
La Croisette Promenade
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll the palm-lined Croisette past grand hotels, sandy beaches and film festival handprints.
🕐 Late afternoon for the golden light and people-watching
Plage de la Croisette
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Relax on the fine-sand beaches lining La Croisette, with public stretches and chic beach clubs.
🕐 Late morning to afternoon for swimming and sun
Marché Forville
Short stop🛒 Market
Browse a bustling covered Provençal market of flowers, cheeses, olives and local produce.
🕐 Morning; closed Monday except the flea market
Fragonard Perfumery, Grasse
🎯 Activity
Take a free guided tour of a historic Grasse perfumery and learn how fragrances are made.
🕐 Late morning; tours run through the day in season
Le Suquet Dining (Rue Saint-Antoine)
🍽️ Restaurant
Eat Provençal seafood in the candlelit restaurants climbing Le Suquet's old lanes.
🕐 Lunch or early dinner before the ship's all-aboard
Fort Royal & Musée du Masque de fer
🏛️ Museum
Tour the island fort that jailed the Man in the Iron Mask, now a maritime museum.
🕐 Late morning after the ferry; check seasonal hours
Picasso Museum & Old Antibes
🏛️ Museum
Visit Picasso's seaside Château Grimaldi studio, then wander old Antibes and its Provençal market.
🕐 Morning; combine with the covered market before it closes
Mougins Old Village
📸 Viewpoint
Wander a car-free hilltop village of galleries, gardens and gastronomy with wide coastal views.
🕐 Morning or late afternoon; midday is quiet for lunch
Île Sainte-Marguerite Coastal Walk
🌿 Nature
Follow shaded pine trails around a car-free island to quiet coves for a swim off the rocks.
🕐 Midday for swimming; morning for the shaded trails
Rue d'Antibes Shopping
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Window-shop the Riviera's chic boutiques and brands along the long Rue d'Antibes.
🕐 Late morning to afternoon; some shops shut for lunch
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Plan my port days →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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