Left of the island for 2 hour after the returning boat told us we couldn't get on. We were the…read morefirst in line. We then were told we had to get off the boat that eventually came and left us in les îles. So we waited some more and finally got back to the mainland.

When you find yourself in Marsaille and feel the urge to visit nearby island, the Frioul If Express…read moreyour best bet in any weather. -Château d'If -Îles du Frioul (archipelago) -€10 return, 20 minutes -Wave cutting boats I had the pleasure of riding the Edmond Dantes through rough seas to visit Îles du Frioul. The boats cut right through the waves, but watch out for the resulting splash if you sit outside on the second level. I was a victim of the "soak zone" while trying to snag a photo of the Château d'If as we cruised by. Frioul If Express boats leave for Château d'If from the Vieux Port at the corner of quai de la Fraternité and quai de Rive Neuve by the ferris wheel. There are over 15 daily departures in summer, fewer in winter. Be warned! Monday there are no trips to the Château d'If so if your schedule is limited, skip this day for your trip.

From the owner: Le Réseau des Transports de Marseille Toute l'information - horaires, tarifs, itinéraires - sur les…read moretransports urbains de la ville (bus, métros, tramways).

Stayed on the port and was able to wake up to the beautiful views of the port for 2 days. The area…read moreitself during the holiday season was decorated beautifully and the walk was very nice and not too chilly. They have many restaurants and hotels in the area and if you continue to walk out the port area, they have some good shopping and churches to visit. Marseille also has a double decker hop on hop off tour.

Strolled along the waterfront admiring the tourist vendors, fish mongers, brassieres, seafood…read morerestaurants @ tourists. FroM here we had views of churches & passing tour buses.