Getting ashore
Nice is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Nice, 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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Cruises from Nice
Nice is a cruise embarkation gateway with lighter cruise traffic, typically smaller vessels, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in May and September.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
Cruises start or end here
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What to expect in Nice
How much time will you have?
About 14h is typical
Most cruises spend 13h to 21h in Nice, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Nice get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 14% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~250 passengers
- Busy day: 2,150+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 14% of days
When to cruise from Nice
Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from May and September.
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Where Nice fits into a cruise
Cruises from Nice most commonly head into Western Mediterranean itineraries, often starting with Rapallo and Ajaccio, Corsica .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Nice typically carry around 167 guests, with Star Explorer, Azamara Onward, and Silver Shadow calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star Explorer 16 calls
- 2 Azamara Onward 11 calls
- 3 Silver Shadow 9 calls
- 4 Le Ponant 7 calls
- 5 Scenic Sapphire 7 calls
- 6 Star Legend 6 calls
Next port calls
Nov 30 Azamara Onward
Dec 1 Azamara Onward
Jan 7 Oceania Sirena
Jan 17 Star Explorer
Jan 18 Star Explorer
Best current deals from Nice
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Silver Shadow
Nice → Portofino → Bastia → Nice
Apr 1, 2027 · 12 nights
$5,800 suite · $483/night
21% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Shadow
Nice → Ajaccio, Corsica → Saint-Tropez → Nice
Apr 13, 2027 · 12 nights
$6,100 suite · $508/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Shadow
Nice → Portoferraio → Piran → Fusina (Venice)
Apr 25, 2027 · 12 nights
$7,000 suite · $583/night
61% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Shadow
Nice → Saint-Tropez → Portofino → Nice
Jul 28, 2027 · 14 nights
$7,600 suite · $543/night
67% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Shadow
Nice → Porto Santo Stefano → Portofino → Nice
Jul 6, 2027 · 9 nights
$6,000 suite · $667/night
8% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Shadow
Nice → Marseille → Portimão → Lisbon
Aug 11, 2027 · 10 nights
$5,900 suite · $590/night
8% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Nice
Western Mediterranean
Portofino → Livorno → Valletta + 6 more
12 nights · Next Apr 1
From $5,800 suite · $483/night
Best departure: 21% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Ajaccio, Corsica → Alghero → Collioure + 7 more
12 nights · Next Apr 13
From $6,100 suite · $508/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Adriatic Sea · Western Mediterranean
Portoferraio → Porto Santo Stefano → Sorrento + 7 more
12 nights · Next Apr 25
From $7,000 suite · $583/night
Best departure: 61% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Saint-Tropez → Alghero → Bastia + 8 more
14 nights · Next Jul 28
From $7,600 suite · $543/night
Best departure: 67% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean
Porto Santo Stefano → Sorrento → Salerno + 4 more
Next Jul 6
From $6,000 suite · $667/night
Best departure: 8% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Mediterranean · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Marseille → Sète → Palamós + 5 more
10 nights · Next Aug 11
From $5,900 suite · $590/night
Best departure: 8% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Nice
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Nice?
April currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Nice.
When do cruises from Nice usually get expensive?
May is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Nice.
What itineraries are most common from Nice?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Nice include Western Mediterranean Circuit via Portofino, Livorno & Valletta, Western Mediterranean Circuit: Ajaccio, Corsica, Alghero & Palamós, and Adriatic Sea Circuit: Portoferraio, Porto Santo Stefano & Saranda.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Nice?
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