Ferry from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse

When planning your trip with the Marseille to L'Île-Rousse ferry, you can take advantage of the regular discounts available to specific passenger categories. Typically, infants up to 1 year old travel for free, while children under 12 are entitled to 30% off regular ticket prices.

Corsica Linea serves the Marseille - L'Île-Rousse route with conventional ferries such as the Capu di Muru, which are equipped with modern amenities and services, ensuring a smooth and relaxing journey. On board, you will typically find:

• Comfy air-conditioned lounges and seating on outer decks to enjoy the sea view
• Restaurants, cafés and bars serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals
• Onboard entertainment including TV lounges and children’s play areas
• Duty-free shops and kiosks selling snacks, gifts and travel essentials
• Wi-Fi hotspot with a range of data bundles to stay connected during the trip

Accessibility

The ferries serving the route from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse in Corsica are generally accessible to travellers with disabilities, featuring ramps and lifts between decks, adapted seating areas, Braille signage and accessible service counters, and accessible cabins with adapted amenities.

Corsica Linea offers boarding assistance upon request and 48 hr prior notification before your journey.

Important: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the ferry company at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

Can you sleep on the ferry from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse?

Yes. Many crossings from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse are at night, so you can sleep and arrive fresh in Corsica. It is highly recommended to book a cabin on the ferry for a comfortable trip, especially if you are traveling with children.

Alternatively, the Capu di Muru also has a reserved-seat lounge, where you can stretch out during the journey.

Are there cabins on the ferry?

Yes, the ferries operating the Marseille to L'Île-Rousse route have cabins for up to 4 passengers. Typically, you can choose from:

• Standard inside cabins
• Outside cabins with a sea view
• Deluxe cabins and suites with a double bed and a sea view
• Accessible cabins for passengers with disabilities

All cabins feature air conditioning, bedding, a TV, and an ensuite bathroom.

Cabin prices start at about €88.

Can I book business-class seats?

No, Corsica Linea does not offer any business-class seat options on the Marseille - L'Île-Rousse route, however, you can book a numbered reclining seat.

Prices for numbered seats start at about €47.

Luggage

Corsica Linea has no specific luggage policy on crossings from Marseille to Corsica. If you are traveling with a vehicle, you can leave your luggage in your vehicle, and if you are traveling as a foot passenger, you must carry and keep your bags with you.

Traveling with pets

Pets are welcome on Corsica Linea ferries from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse, but you need to include your pet in your booking.

Make sure you bring along your pet’s health and travel documents, including passport, microchip ID and valid rabies vaccination, as well as tickets and pet supplies you may need for the trip.

Where do pets stay on the ferry?

When traveling with Corsica Linea, your pet can stay in the onboard kennels. There are no pet-friendly cabins, nor can you keep your pet in your vehicle.

Keep in mind that pets are not allowed in cabins, indoor lounges, restaurants and passenger decks, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse:

• The port in Marseille gets very busy, especially during the high season, so it’s best to be there at least 1 hr in advance. If you’re traveling with a vehicle, it’s best to arrive 2 hr ahead of your ferry’s departure.
• The sea can get a bit choppy, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness medication for the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• If you are heading to Corsica on a short trip, book tickets on the L'Île-Rousse - Marseille ferry well in advance, as cabins and car deck spaces are limited.
• You can also travel to Ajaccio and Bastia in Corsica from Toulon, Nice and Sète on the French mainland. For more details on all crossings, operators and ticket prices, check out the France - Corsica ferry routes.
• From Marseille, you can sail to many more destinations in Corsica, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. For more information on all routes and crossings, take a look at the Marseille ferry schedules.

Where to take the ferry from Marseille to L'Île-Rousse

Ferries to L'Île-Rousse normally set sail from the Joliette Ferry Terminal at the Port of Marseille Fos. The Joliette terminal is about 2 km from the Old Port in Marseille and around 25 km from Marseille Provence Airport. If you are traveling with a vehicle, follow signs for Gate 1 or Gate 3A and allow extra time for check-in and security controls.

In the area around La Joliette and the port, you will find cafés, hotels, shops and the Les Terrasses du Port shopping center. Inside the ferry terminal, you can find seating areas, TVs, a nursery and a children’s play area.

How to get to the port of Marseille?

• By car: from the A7, take exit 3 and follow signs for Gares Maritimes. From the A55, take exit 4, and when approaching via the A50, follow the tunnels toward the ferry terminals.
• By metro: take metro line M2 to Joliette. The station has a direct connection with Marseille Saint-Charles train station, and the ride takes around 5 min. The ferry terminal is a short walk from the metro exit.
• By tram: tram lines T2 and T3 stop at Joliette, close to the terminal. The Euroméditerranée-Gantès stop is convenient for the nearby Arenc terminal area.
• By bus: lines 35 and 55 serve Place de la Joliette, while lines 49 and 82 stop near Hangar J1. Lines 35, 70 and 82 also serve Arenc-Le Silo.
• From Marseille Saint-Charles station: metro line M2 is the easiest connection, while a taxi ride normally takes around 10-15 min.
• From Marseille Provence Airport: the airport shuttle reaches Saint-Charles station in about 25 min and from there, continue to Joliette on metro line M2. A taxi ride from the airport to the port normally takes around 25-35 min.

Where does the ferry arrive in L'Île-Rousse?

Ferries from Marseille arrive at the Port of L'Île-Rousse, on the Pietra peninsula at the northern edge of town, in northwesten Corsica. The port is around 1 km from the center of L'Île-Rousse and approximately 24 km Calvi Sainte-Catherine Airport.

Place Paoli, the old town, cafés, shops and hotels are about 10-15 min away from the port on foot. The town’s train station is also within walking distance and provides connections toward Calvi and other stops on the Balagne railway.

The ferry terminal has a ticket office, waiting area and restrooms, with more amenities and services, cafés, accommodations and everyday services are available nearby in central L'Île-Rousse.