Marella Discovery 2 in Toulon: your port day guide
Marella Cruises · 6 calls in Toulon Bay in 2026 · mostly UK guests.
What to expect from a Marella Discovery 2 call
At up to 2,198 guests, Marella Discovery 2 is a mid-to-large ship — busy in bursts but rarely overwhelming. This is high summer — hot, bright and busy; carry water and sun cover, and expect lively beaches.
Most guests aboard are English-speaking; ashore, English works in tourist spots but signs and menus are French-first — a few words of French go a long way.
Docked at Quai Fournel, you’re already in Toulon — no ferry or shuttle needed; step off and walk straight into the old town.
Marella Discovery 2’s 2026 calls
Three ways to spend the day
Which day trips fit the Marella Discovery 2 call?
Marella Discovery 2 is alongside from 08:00–18:00. Take off the half hour it takes to actually get off the ship, the 30 minutes before all-aboard, the 40 min it costs to reach Toulon’s station and come back from Quai Fournel, the travelling itself, and an hour of margin — and this is what is genuinely left on the ground.
| Destination | Getting there | On this call |
|---|---|---|
| Bandol & Sanary-sur-Mer | 15 min each way Train · ≈ €4–5 | Doable 6 hr 50 min there |
| Cassis & the Calanques | 35 min each way Train · ≈ €9–11 | Doable 6 hr 10 min there |
| Marseille | 50 min each way Train · ≈ €10–13 | Doable 5 hr 40 min there |
| Aix-en-Provence | 1 hr 15 min each way Coach · €2.20 (€2.60 bought on board) | Doable 4 hr 50 min there |
| Porquerolles | 1 hr 50 min each way Boat · bus €1.40 + ferry ≈ €24 return | Tight 3 hr 40 min there |
| Saint-Tropez | 1 hr 50 min each way Coach · ≈ €3–8 | Tight 3 hr 40 min there |
On Marella Discovery 2’s hours, the comfortable options are Bandol & Sanary-sur-Mer, Cassis & the Calanques, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence. How we work these numbers out →
Marella Discovery 2 port-day tips
- Docking at Quai Fournel puts you in central Toulon on foot — no shuttle or ferry needed to reach the old town.
- Times can change on the day — always trust Marella Discovery 2’s daily programme for the exact all-aboard.