Fully Accessible Marseille & Hilltop Basilica
Fully Accessible
This tour is fully accessible and can accommodate sailors who are unable to take steps or have a large mobility device.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Enjoy a day exploring France's oldest, sunniest, and second-largest city with a tour guide
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See Le Vieux Port (Old Port), a colorful old harbor lined with bustling cafés and shops
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Get a 360-degree panoramic view over Marseille from the iconic Notre Dame de la Garde (a.k.a. La Bonne Mère) Cathedral
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See Marseille's impressive City Hall, a 17th century masterpiece and the only building on the harbor to survive the city's bombing during WW2
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Visit the Fort Saint-Jean, constructed in 1660 by King Louis XIV but incorporating nearby structures built as far back as the 12th century
Need to know
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The maximum capacity for this Shore Thing is 4 Sailors, which can include up to 3 wheelchair users and 1 additional Sailor
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This Shore Thing is fully accessible with step-free, curb-free routes and an accessible vehicle equipped with ramp or lift
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Only Sailors using a wheelchair can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation
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The maximum wheelchair width for this Shore Thing is 30 inches
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The maximum wheelchair length for this Shore Thing is 59 inches
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Travel mates should book Ambulatory Accessible Marseille & Hilltop Basilica to travel together in the same vehicle
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Sailors should visit the Shore Things desk once onboard to advise the staff what kind of wheelchair or scooter they will be using
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Sailors should wear comfortable clothing; shoulders and knees should be covered to enter religious sites
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Please be aware that air conditioning may not be up to Sailors standards
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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For Sailors that do not require wheelchair accessible transportation, we recommend The Calanques Coast by Boat and Foot
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
