Getting ashore
Avignon is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Avignon, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Avignon Cruise Port
Avignon works both as a cruise gateway and a day stop, with moderate cruise traffic, regular dockside arrivals, and sailings mostly from April through October.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
Smaller ships
What to expect in Avignon
How busy does Avignon get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 36% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~200 passengers
- Busy day: 300+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 36% of days
Check your date
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Where Avignon fits into a cruise
Because Avignon can play more than one role, compare the itinerary carefully before treating two sailings as equivalent.
When to cruise to Avignon
Cruise ships visit during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from April through October.
Most cruise traffic clusters from April through October, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Avignon typically carry around 95 guests.