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Cruises from Arles, France

Arles, on the Rhône in Provence, is a start and end point for Rhône cruises.

Things to do in Arles, France

  • The Roman arenaA Roman amphitheatre still used for events, beside the ancient theatre.
  • Van Gogh's ArlesThe café terrace and the hospital garden he painted.
  • CamargueThe Rhône delta's white horses, black bulls and flamingos.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

Spring to autumn.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Moderate transferArles is about 75 km from Marseille Provence Airport, about an hour by road; Nîmes airport is about 25 minutes away, and Avignon TGV station 40 minutes. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Available at Marseille, and handy for touring Provence.

The airport for Arles, France is Aéroport Marseille Provence (MRS), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.

Aéroport Marseille Provence (MRS) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Arles, France

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4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesS.S. Catherine2014 · 158 guests · RhôneS.S. Catherine is a 158-guest Super Ship, 443 feet (135 m) long, built for Uniworld in 2014 and deployed on the Rhône and Saône between Arles and Lyon. Its two-story lobby has a…

Ships that call at Arles, France

Ships based elsewhere whose Rhône sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Arles, France?

On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Arles, France: S.S. Catherine (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Arles, France?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises sails from Arles, France.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Arles, France?

S.S. Catherine (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Arles, France?

Aéroport Marseille Provence (MRS). Lounge Frog lists 2 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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