Expecting to port in Marseille in April or early May this year? Also July and August?

[edinburgher]

Marseille will welcome the arrival of the Olympic Torch from Greece on May 8th and I had previously advised of the potential for some tourism disruption due to preparations for this major event.

 

One member has reported a switch to an alternative port and another has reported a shorex cancellation.https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3001165-unrest-in-marsailles/#comment-67205374

 

There is  a description of  the event and therefore more knowledge of the advance preparations which will need to be made on post # 9 of this thread, so calls to Marseille in the lead up  to the date and for a few days afterwards may not go ahead exactly as expected and those booking private tours should be especially aware.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2973730-olympic-torch-route-2024-could-impact-french-port-calls/#comment-67146871

 

[edinburgher]

In addition to the Olympic Torch arrival  event, I should have added that Marseille will host a number of OLYMPIC SAILING  events between JULY 28 and AUGUST 8, also several OLYMPIC FOOTBALL matches between JULY 26 and AUGUST 6.

 

I cannot advise if these multiple events will impact on port calls, but it may be prudent to be cautious with private tour bookings just in case.