Villefranche-sur-Mer is a tender port on the French Riviera. Cruise ships anchor offshore and transfer passengers ashore to visit Villefranche and the surrounding Côte d'Azur. Use these timetables to see which vessels call at the port, when they arrive, and when they depart — so you can book shore excursions with enough time to return before all aboard.

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Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

How ships arrive
Tender port — ships anchor offshore in the bay
Timezone
CET / CEST
Port type
Tender port — see our tender information guide for ashore details
Return buffer
Plan to be back at the tender pier at least 60 minutes before your ship's scheduled departure, and always follow the all aboard time provided by your cruise line.

Planning your port day? Browse cruise ship planning guides, read our tender information, check meeting points, and use the cruise planner to match excursions to your ship's timetable.

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