Marseille, France yacht charter reviews, companies, pictures, and sailing vacation information

Marseille is France’s large commercial port. In fact, the shipping lanes here are varied, carrying supplies to Italy, Croatia and other destinations. Plus, if you like to jump ship and head to the city, Marseille is chock-full of nightlife and French culture—from outdoor markets to indoor museums. Charting from Marseille opens up a lot of the Mediterranean, especially the islands. Plus, captains with good navigational experience can handle sails to Italy and other ports—the line-of-sight is well marked and painless. You won’t have to worry about the doldrums here as the summer provides the famous westerlies early on. The later summer turns more into a breeze with calmer waters, allowing for more fun in the sun.