Quai Lamartine Berth → Amphithéâtre (Les Arènes)
After disembarking, walk in the direction of Porte de la Cavalerie and continue along Rue Condamine to reach the Arles Amphitheatre.
Cruise port in France
Arles
Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 10 hours. 23 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 4 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 189 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 10 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 3,128
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Arles cruise terminals. Allow about 5 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- 2 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Quai Lamartine and Quai de la Roquette piers, Trinquetaille auxiliary riverside pier and varies by sailing.
- Arles UNESCO site combination pass (Pass Liberté)
To visit key Roman sites in Arles, including the amphitheater, ancient theater, Baths of Constantine, Alyscamps cemetery, and underground galleries, the combined Pass Liberté ticket is much more economical than buying individual tickets.
- Arles weekend outdoor market, the largest in Provence
Every Saturday morning, Provence's largest outdoor market stretches 2.5 km along Boulevard des Lices, selling lavender products, olive oil, cheese, and handicrafts.
About 10 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Arles city centreAbout 5 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr 30 min
- Les Baux-de-ProvenceAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Place du Forum → LUMA Arles (Parc des Ateliers)
From Place du Forum, walk southeast along Boulevard Victor Hugo and continue along Rue Victor Basch to reach Frank Gehry's Luma Tower.
Arles (Clémenceau / Gare) → Les Baux-de-Provence
At Arles station or the Clemenceau stop, take seasonal regional bus Zou! 702 or a taxi to the parking area at Les Baux-de-Provence fortress.
Arles Railway Station (Gare SNCF) → Avignon Centre
Take a TER train from Arles station toward Avignon and get off one stop later at Avignon Central Station (Gare d'Avignon Centre).
Arles places to explore
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Amphithéâtre d'Arles
A huge oval amphitheater with two tiers of arches, built around 90 AD during the Roman Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site once held at least 20,000 spectators.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- EUR 9
Climb to the upper medieval watchtower for panoramic views over the old town of Arles and the Rhône River.
Les Alyscamps
A historic cemetery walkway dating from ancient Roman times through the Middle Ages, with a quiet avenue of sarcophagi that Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin both painted.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- EUR 4.50
Théâtre Antique d'Arles
An open-air semicircular theater built in the 1st century BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Two towering Corinthian marble columns behind the stage convey its ancient grandeur.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- EUR 9
Musée Départemental Arles Antique
A museum designed by Henri Ciriani with a triangular blue-glass exterior. It displays a 31 m Roman wooden trading barge recovered from the Rhône riverbed and a bust of Caesar.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- EUR 8
Tuesday is the regular closing day.
LUMA Arles
A 56 m-high building by Frank Gehry, clad in 11,000 stainless-steel panels and built on a former railway repair yard. It has contemporary art exhibitions and a viewpoint over Arles.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- free~EUR 12
Entry to the tower and park is free, but viewing special exhibitions requires a paid ticket reservation.
Thermes de Constantin
Imperial baths built when Emperor Constantine I resided in Arles in the early 4th century. Remains include the semicircular dome of the hot room (caldarium) and the brick hypocaust heating system.
- Visit
- about 35 min
- Admission
- EUR 4.50
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Les Baux-de-Provence
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 9 hr
SightsCarrières des LumièresAn immersive media-art exhibition in a vast 14 m-high rock chamber at a former white-limestone quarry, where dozens of projectors display masterpieces accompanied by music.
Admission sells out during peak season, so online timed reservations are recommended before your visit. The cave interior is cool, so bring an extra layer.
Food and cafésLa Reine JeanneA traditional restaurant in a lane in the old town at the entrance to Les Baux-de-Provence castle, serving local dishes such as Provençal roast lamb and ratatouille on a stone-walled terrace.
SightsChâteau des Baux-de-ProvenceThe remains of a medieval feudal lord's fortress atop a massive limestone cliff in the Alpilles. You can see life-size siege weapons and panoramic views of the Provençal plain.
The fortress has rough rocky ground, so comfortable, non-slip sneakers are recommended.
Cruises calling at Arles
189 sailings are grouped into 42 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald Cruises9 departure dates4 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.12Europe cruises · 7 nights
Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Lyon → Nice
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,128
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 7 nights
Emerald Culturas: Sensations of Lyon & Provence for Spanish & Portuguese Speaking Guests
Nice → Lyon
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,128
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 7 nights
Spring Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Lyon → Nice
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,425
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.04Europe cruises · 7 nights
Springtime Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Lyon → Marseillan
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,425
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Nice & Springtime Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Nice → Lyon
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,747
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.09Europe cruises · 7 nights
Nice to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Nice → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,717
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Springtime Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris
Nice → Paris
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,872
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.04Europe cruises · 7 nights
Spring Sensations of Lyon & Provence
Nice → Lyon
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 3,479
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09Europe cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
Swiss Mountains with Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Marseille → Marseillan
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,319
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 7 nights
Swiss Mountains, Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Marseille → Nice
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Emerald Cruises33 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09Emerald Cruises5 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.0942 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Arles
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Emerald Liberte
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About Arles
Arles, France, is a historic city in Provence renowned for its Roman heritage and artistic legacy. The ancient amphitheater and the Roman Theater are standout landmarks. Arles also boasts charming streets and vibrant markets, reflecting its rich cultural life. Known for its connection to Vincent van Gogh, the city features scenes immortalized in his paintings. The blend of historical architecture, vibrant local culture, and picturesque landscapes makes Arles a captivating destination for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.
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