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Marella Explorer in Toulon: your port day guide

Marella Cruises · 9 calls in Toulon Bay in 2026 · mostly UK guests.

Your port day at a glance
Ship
Marella Explorer (Marella Cruises)
Next call
Wed 5 Aug 2026
In port
09:00–18:00
Berth
Quai Fournel, Toulon
Guests (max)
2,681
Currency
Euro (€)
Quick answer
Marella Explorer docks at Quai Fournel, right in central Toulon — step off the gangway and walk straight into the old town and the cours Lafayette market. No shuttle or ferry needed.

What to expect from a Marella Explorer call

At up to 2,681 guests, Marella Explorer is a mid-to-large ship — busy in bursts but rarely overwhelming. This is high summer — hot, bright and busy; carry water and sun cover, and expect lively beaches.

Most guests aboard are English-speaking; ashore, English works in tourist spots but signs and menus are French-first — a few words of French go a long way.

Docked at Quai Fournel, you’re already in Toulon — no ferry or shuttle needed; step off and walk straight into the old town.

Marella Explorer’s 2026 calls

DateIn portBerth
Wed 13 May 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 27 May 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 24 Jun 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 22 Jul 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 5 Aug 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 26 Aug 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 9 Sept 09:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 14 Oct 08:00–18:00 Quai Fournel
Wed 28 Oct 08:00–18:00 Quai Fournel

Three ways to spend the day

On foot: Toulon old town
free · half day
You’re already in Toulon — step off into the old town, the cours Lafayette market and the harbour, all walkable from the quay. What’s nearby →
Up Mont Faron
cable car · half day
The téléphérique climbs to sweeping views over the harbour and the coast — weather permitting.
The big trip: Cassis or Provence
from €65 · full day
Time enough for the calanques or a Provence village day — book a tour with port pickup and a return guarantee.
Tours with port pickup — Wed 5 Aug
Independent operators, small groups, and a back-to-ship guarantee.
See available tours → Via Viator — we may earn a commission. Price unchanged for you.

Marella Explorer port-day tips

  • Docking at Quai Fournel puts you in central Toulon on foot — no shuttle or ferry needed to reach the old town.
  • Times can change on the day — always trust Marella Explorer’s daily programme for the exact all-aboard.
Call data: Ports Rade de Toulon 2026 forecast. Generated from escales.json, verified 22 July 2026.