- Maximum length
- 51 m
- VHF channel
- 12
- Maximum draught
- 4 m
Town marina of 280 berths on the Esterel coast of the French Riviera, between Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south across the Gulf of Fréjus. Entrance between lit pier heads, immediately below the neo-Byzantine Notre-Dame de la Victoire basilica which serves as a landmark. Maximum draught 4 m. Mistral gusts along the Esterel coast, swell from the SE builds quickly. VHF 12 for the harbour office.
Practical
280 berths, fuel station on the pontoon. Water and electricity on pontoons, sanitary blocks with showers. Waterfront promenade with cafés and restaurants along the quay. Train station Saint-Raphaël-Valescure 200 m from the harbour with direct trains to Nice and Marseille. Santa Lucia marina 0.9 NM SE, Port-Fréjus 0.7 NM W.
Ashore
Town beaches run immediately east of the port for about 1 km. Archaeological museum of Saint-Raphaël, 300 m from the quay, holds Roman amphorae recovered from local wrecks. Esterel red-rock massif starts 3 km east with signalled walking trails. Cap Dramont and the Île d'Or visible 4 NM east.
History
Napoleon landed at Saint-Raphaël on 9 October 1799 on return from the Egyptian campaign, and embarked from the same shore for Elba on 28 April 1814. A pink granite pyramid on the waterfront marks the second event.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 43.42327, 6.76468 (43°25.40'N 6°45.88'E)
- Town
- Saint Raphael
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 4 m
- Maximum length
- 51 m
- VHF channel
- 12
- Phone
- +33 4 94 95 11 19
- Boaters' rating
- 4.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Vieux Port de Saint Raphael lies at 43°25.40'N 6°45.88'E, that is 43.42327, 6.76468 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 12 before entering.
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What boat length does Vieux Port de Saint Raphael accept?
Vieux Port de Saint Raphael accepts boats up to 51 m.
Which VHF channel for Vieux Port de Saint Raphael?
Vieux Port de Saint Raphael answers on VHF channel 12.
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Vieux Port de Saint Raphael is rated 4.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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