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title: "Marseille Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner & Rosé"
date: 2026-08-09
canonical: https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/sunset-dinner-cruise-marseille/
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# Marseille Sunset Sailing Cruise with Vegetarian Dinner & Rosé

- Ticket price: From 80 EUR per person (Prices checked 2026-08-09, prices may vary)
- Duration: About 3.5 hours (departs 6pm in low season, 7pm in high season)
- Best for: Quiet schooner sunset sail with vegetarian dinner & rosé
- Sunset & dinner cruises
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- ★ Traditional wooden schooner rather than a big catamaran
- ★ Cold vegetarian buffet dinner with fresh, seasonal ingredients
- ★ A chilled glass of rosé from Provence included
- ★ Wild-cove swim stop near the Frioul Islands before dinner

## Our take
This is the quieter, more romantic sibling to the big sunset catamaran, a traditional wooden schooner with a seated vegetarian dinner and a single glass of rosé rather than a full buffet on a boat carrying 80 people. The fresh, seasonal menu and the wild-cove swim stop before dinner earn their price, and the smaller boat suits couples and small groups more than a party crowd. Skip it if you want a full buffet spread or a bigger, livelier boat, since both belong to the Sunset Catamaran Cruise instead.

A **Marseille sunset sailing cruise** on a traditional wooden schooner pairs a cold vegetarian dinner and a glass of rosé with a swim stop near the Frioul Islands, all inside a roughly 3.5-hour evening out from the Mucem. Starting at EUR 80, it trades the size of a big catamaran for a smaller, quieter boat built around a seated meal rather than a buffet spread.

## What Makes This Marseille Sunset Sailing Cruise Special?

Where the sunset catamaran option carries up to 80 people, this cruise runs on a traditional schooner with a genuinely different feel: slower, quieter, and built around a proper seated dinner rather than a self-serve buffet. The dinner itself, a cold vegetarian buffet made fresh that day with local, seasonal ingredients, reflects a deliberate choice to keep the menu light and sustainable rather than a heavy set meal.

## Is the Sunset Dinner Cruise Worth It?

**Yes, for couples and small groups who want atmosphere over capacity.** At EUR 80, close to the price of the bigger catamaran option, you get a smaller boat, a proper dinner and a wild-cove swim stop, which suits a romantic evening better than a large group outing. If you'd rather have a full buffet on a bigger boat, the [Sunset Catamaran Cruise](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/sunset-catamaran-cruise-marseille/) is the better fit.

## What Does the Sunset Dinner Cruise Include?

Your ticket covers the sailing cruise itself, the cold vegetarian buffet dinner and one glass of rosé from Provence. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your own way to and from the Mucem meeting point at pier PH2.

## Who Should Book This Marseille Sunset Cruise?

This suits couples, anniversaries and small groups who want a quieter, more intimate evening on the water than a big-boat buffet cruise offers. It's a weaker match for larger groups or anyone who wants more food variety than a set vegetarian menu, in which case the Sunset Catamaran Cruise is the better choice.

## Prices and What's Included on the Sunset Dinner Cruise

Tickets start at EUR 80 per person, covering the sail, the dinner and the glass of rosé. Departure times shift with the season, 6pm from May through May 31 and September through October, and 7pm from June through August, so confirm your slot at booking.

## Getting to the Mucem Meeting Point

Boarding takes place at the city hall pier next to the Mucem, an easy walk from most central Marseille hotels. Arrive a little before your departure time, since boarding for a sailing schooner tends to run on a tighter schedule than a larger catamaran.

## Insider Tips for the Sunset Dinner Cruise

Bring a light jacket for the sail back after dark, when the evening breeze picks up over open water. Since the dinner is vegetarian by default, mention any other dietary needs when booking rather than on the day, and pack a swimsuit under your clothes for the cove swim stop before dinner.

## How This Compares to Other Marseille Boat Tours

For a bigger boat with a full buffet spread and room for up to 80 guests, the [Sunset Catamaran Cruise](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/sunset-catamaran-cruise-marseille/) is the better fit. Travelers who want a full day rather than an evening, with lunch instead of dinner, should look at the [Calanques Sailing Cruise](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/calanques-sailing-cruise-marseille/). For a boat entirely to yourselves, compare against the [Private Boat Tour with Skipper](https://marseilleboattour.com/tours/private-boat-tour-skipper-marseille/). The [official Calanques National Park site](https://www.calanques-parcnational.fr/en) has background on the Frioul Islands this cruise sails near.

## What's included
- ✓ Sailing cruise on a traditional schooner
- ✓ Cold buffet dinner
- ✓ One glass of rosé
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Route and itinerary
1. **Meet at the Mucem, pier PH2**: Board the traditional sailing schooner at the city hall pier, next to the Mucem, ahead of a 6pm or 7pm departure depending on the season.
2. **Sail out through the Old Port harbor**: The schooner sails a pleasant route through Marseille's harbor, heading toward the Frioul archipelago as the evening light starts to soften.
3. **Anchor in a wild cove for a swim**: The crew drops anchor in a sheltered, wild cove near the Frioul Islands for a refreshing swim in a quieter setting than the busier daytime tours.
4. **Vegetarian dinner and rosé served on board**: A cold buffet dinner, prepared the same day with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, is served on board alongside a chilled glass of rosé from Provence.
5. **Relax to music as the sun sets**: With dinner done, settle in on deck with music playing and watch the sunset color the water, the slower pace of the evening being the main draw of this cruise.
6. **Return to the Mucem after dark**: The schooner sails back into the harbor under the city lights, closing out the roughly 3.5-hour evening back at the Mucem.

## FAQs
### What time does the Marseille sunset dinner cruise depart?
Departure is 6pm from May 1 to May 31 and September 1 to October 31, and 7pm from June 1 to August 31. Check your ticket for the exact schedule on your date.

### Is dinner really included on the sunset sailing cruise?
Yes, a cold vegetarian buffet dinner made fresh that day with local, seasonal ingredients is included, along with one glass of rosé from Provence.

### Where does the sunset dinner cruise swim stop take place?
The crew anchors in a sheltered, wild cove near the Frioul Islands for a swim before dinner is served, weather and conditions permitting.

### How is this different from the Sunset Catamaran Cruise?
This cruise runs on a smaller traditional schooner with a seated dinner for a quieter atmosphere, while the Sunset Catamaran Cruise uses a large maxi-catamaran with a full buffet and room for up to 80 guests.

### Can I request a different meal on the sunset dinner cruise?
The standard dinner is vegetarian. Mention any other dietary requirements when you book so the crew can plan ahead rather than adjusting on the day.

### Is hotel pickup included on the sunset dinner cruise?
No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Plan your own way to the Mucem meeting point at pier PH2 before departure.