Port

Cassis

3.9Cassis, FranceMarseille and the Calanques
Maximum length
30 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
3 m

Port of 400 berths in the bay of Cassis, between Cap Canaille and the calanque of Port-Miou, within the Calanques National Park.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach on sight from seaward. Entrance marked by red and green lights at the jetty heads. Watch for the mistral funnelling into the bay from the northwest. Maximum draught 3 m. VHF channel 9.

Practical

400 berths. Fuel berth with diesel on the pontoon. Water and shore power. Harbour office open year-round. All shops and restaurants of the village within 200 m of the port.

Ashore

Coastal path to the calanque of Port-Miou 1.5 km from the port, at the gate of the Calanques National Park. Market Wednesday and Friday mornings on Place Baragnon 250 m away. Route des Crêtes up to Cap Canaille 7 km east, the highest maritime cliff in France at 394 m.

History

Cassis is a fishing port documented since the 12th century. The town drew painters Derain, Matisse and Dufy in the early 20th century and inspired Provençal poet Frédéric Mistral.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.21403, 5.53619 (43°12.84'N 5°32.17'E)
Town
Cassis
Country
France
Maximum draught
3 m
Maximum length
30 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
3.9/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Cassis lies at 43°12.84'N 5°32.17'E, that is 43.21403, 5.53619 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Cassis accept?

Cassis accepts boats up to 30 m.

Which VHF channel for Cassis?

Cassis answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Cassis?

Cassis is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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