What cruise ships visit Port of Nice?

Port of Nice is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port of Nice and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/nice.

Where is Port of Nice located?

Port of Nice is located in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

What is the best time to visit Port of Nice?

The best time to visit Port of Nice depends on the cruise season for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Check the seasonality page at /ports/nice/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.

What shore excursions are available at Port of Nice?

Port of Nice offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in Nice include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.

How do I get from Port of Nice to Nice?

From Port of Nice, you can reach Nice by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Taxi services operate from the cruise terminal. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.

Port of Nice

Port of Nice is a regular cruise stop in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.

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In Port Now3

Annual Passengers500,000

Cruise Lines Nearby Now5

RegionProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Seasonality

Upcoming Departures

Cruises from Port of Nice from $3,150

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8 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Ponant • Le Boreal

Jul 29, 2026 · 8 nights

$7,960/person

$995/night

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Le Dumont D'Urville sailing from Nice, France

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8 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Ponant • Le Dumont D'Urville

Aug 3, 2026 · 8 nights

$8,310/person

$1039/night

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Leaves in 9 days

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Shadow

Aug 6, 2026 · 12 nights

$11,600/person

$967/night

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Leaves in 9 days

7 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Shadow

Aug 6, 2026 · 7 nights

$8,700/person

$1243/night

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Leaves in 21 days

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Shadow

Aug 18, 2026 · 12 nights

$19,000/person

$1583/night

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6 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Shadow

Aug 18, 2026 · 6 nights

$12,000/person

$2000/night

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Leaves in 22 days

10 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Ponant • Le Dumont D'Urville

Aug 19, 2026 · 10 nights

$8,950/person

$895/night

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Leaves in 25 days

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Ponant • Le Boreal

Aug 22, 2026 · 12 nights

$9,270/person

$773/night

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Emerald Sakara sailing from Nice, France

Leaves in 25 days

Riviera Rendezvous With Michael Bonacini - 8 Days Nice To Nice

Emerald Ocean • Emerald Sakara

Aug 22, 2026

$7,472/person

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Emerald Ocean

Yachting Gems Of The French And Italian Rivieras - 8 Days Nice To Barcelona

Emerald Ocean • Emerald Sakara

Aug 29, 2026

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Silversea

5 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Silversea • Silver Shadow

Aug 30, 2026 · 5 nights

$3,150/person

$630/night

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Silversea

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Silversea • Silver Shadow

Aug 30, 2026 · 22 nights

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PORT OVERVIEW

Port of Nice at a Glance

Gateway to the French Riviera.

Timezone
Europe/Paris
UN/LOCODE
FRNIC
Port Type
Port of Call
Max Ship Length
340 meters
Also Known As
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Facilities

Shopping
Hotels Nearby
Taxi Available

LIVE DATA

3 In Port Now

LIVE

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Live positions updated about 2 hours ago

Evrima

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Docked

Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Cruise Line

Docked

Star Clipper

Star Clippers

Docked

Nearby (underway, not docked)

Costa Pacifica

Costa Cruises

Nearby

Recent Ship Visits

Star Clipper

Star Clippers

Jul 28

Now

Norwegian Epic

Norwegian

Jul 28

Now

Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity

Jul 26

10h

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Ponant

Jul 26

14h

Silver Shadow

Silversea

Jul 25

18h

Frequent Visitors

Ships and cruise lines that visit Port of Nice most often (last 90 days)

Top Ships

Star Clipper

Star Clippers

5 visits

Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Cruise Line

4 visits

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Ponant

3 visits

Silver Shadow

Silversea Cruises

2 visits

EXPLORA I

Explora Journeys

1 visit

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FRESH DATA

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Nice

11 ships tracked here in the last 90 days

Star Clipper

about 2 hours ago

Norwegian Epic

about 11 hours ago

Celebrity Xcel

2 days ago

Le Dumont-d'Urville

2 days ago

Silver Shadow

3 days ago

Scarlet Lady

6 days ago

Queen Victoria

12 days ago

Valiant Lady

15 days ago

Celebrity Equinox

22 days ago

Douglas Mawson

24 days ago

ACTIVITIES

Shore Excursions & Activities

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FLEET

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NEARBY PORTS

Other Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Ports

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Port of MarseilleFrance

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Nearby Cruise Ports

Other cruise ports within sailing distance of Port of Nice

~160 km

PORT GUIDES

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Port of Nice

Upcoming Departures

Cruises from Port of Nice from $3,150

8 Night Mediterranean Cruise

8 Night Mediterranean Cruise

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise

7 Night Mediterranean Cruise

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise

6 Night Mediterranean Cruise

10 Night Mediterranean Cruise

12 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Riviera Rendezvous With Michael Bonacini - 8 Days Nice To Nice

Yachting Gems Of The French And Italian Rivieras - 8 Days Nice To Barcelona

5 Night Mediterranean Cruise

22 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Port of Nice at a Glance

Timezone

UN/LOCODE

Port Type

Max Ship Length

Also Known As

Facilities

3 In Port Now

Top Ships

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Nice

Shore Excursions & Activities

Top Cruise Lines

FAQ About Port of Nice

What cruise ships visit Port of Nice?

Where is Port of Nice located?

What is the best time to visit Port of Nice?

What shore excursions are available at Port of Nice?

How do I get from Port of Nice to Nice?

Other Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Ports

Nearby Cruise Ports

Port of Marseille

Port Hercule

Port of Savona

Port of Genoa

Cruise Port Guides

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