Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
French
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May
Typical Duration
14-15 nights
Price Range
$1,575–$23,799 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the French Riviera and Mediterranean, offering access to charming coastal towns, historic sites, and world-class beaches along the Languedoc-Roussillon coast.
Cruises that visit Sète
- cruises to Sète
- Sète sailings
- Sète cruises
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Sète
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 9:00 PM
Usually about 13 hours ashore
Getting around:
Halles de Sète
Fresh fish, meat and fruit stalls.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Fri
Panoramique du Mont Saint-Clair
Highly recommended as the first place to visit
Auchan Hypermarché Sète
Wide sélection, affordable prices.
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
L’Essentiel
The service, ambience and food were incredible.
La Pointe Courte
Beautiful experience
Sete Croisieres
Fun and very informative
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Le Monte Christo
Our food came out very quickly, and every dish was absolutely delicious.
Le Petit Bistrot - Restaurant Sète
A nice small bistro where you can eat really nice and fresh food!
La Marine
Each course was beautifully prepared using local ingredients and recipes.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Parc Simone Veil
Bring some snacks and a book and stay a while :)
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Port de Sète
Very nice walkable historic city.
Musee Paul Valery
Fabulous views, great exhibitions and a delicious restaurant.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
International Museum of Modest Arts
Very interesting and cool offering.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Restaurant Fleur de Sel
Delicious food, friendly service and a warm, intimate atmosphere.
HIPPY MARKET
Really good, tasty, healthy local cooking in generous portions.
La Table de Laura
We arrived with no reservation and one of the party was a vegan.
Halles et Manger
They had great food and wine recommendations.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Le Véradier
We had prawns followed by monkfish tails and loved every bit of it.
Célavie
The coffee was good and so were the crepes.
Le Mistral
Great menu, great wine, carefully served and fresh ingredients.
Lighthouse Saint Louis
It’s a peaceful place to relax, enjoy the sea breeze, and take great photos.
L'Estacade
Excelent food and very efficient and nice Staff.
Plage Baleine
Great beach, rarely crowded, easy to paddle or swim.
La consigne
I'd eat here everyday if I could.
Plage de la Fontaine
The beach itself is also family friendly, good space and shallow water.
Tatie Cherry
Great food and value.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
La Prohibition
Amazing food great service and a really nice vibe.
Le Pub "Comme à la Maison"
In the evening there's life music of different types.
Promenade du Lido
Very relaxing.
The Marcel aux Halles de Sète
Excellent oysters and crevettes, fresh and tasty.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Museum Of The Sea
Not much content but still recommend for those who have time.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Barajo Lumière Café
Good coffee, friendly staff.
L AUBERGE
Swoon... Awesome early dinner, much joy!
Terre et Mer
He described all the dishes and how he made it -brought every dish to life!
Closed · Opens 11:45 AM Fri
Paris Méditerranée
Great food, creatively designed confident menu but sloooooooooow service.
La Senne
Lovely setting in the sun by the water, and the food was good.
La Vigie
Great food, excellent service, very nice and friendly personnel !
Canal Royal
We loved watching the water jousting in Sete.
Open now
Plage de la Corniche
Pretty beach, crystal clear water!
Cafe Lulu
Wonderful cafe - fresh, homemade food and great coffee.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
le Court Bouillon
Great food, service and atmosphere.
La Coquerie
Unpretentious yet high end cuisine with a lovely view of the sea.
Centre commercial Les Métairies
Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Restaurant Quai d'en Face & Quai d’Après
Top class French cuisine, excellent service superb location.
Amar café
Kind service and good assortment of drinks.
Juste Family Concept Store
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Quai 17
Chose this from the Michelin guide for our anniversary.
Le Brise Lames (ex : Souras Bar)
Super service
La Parenthèse Plage (accès n°23 Plage de la Baleine)
Everything felt fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully prepared.
Plage du lazaret
There's some shaded areas nearby if you are a tourist without a parasol.
Cette à Sète
Sit and watch the world go by overlooking the river .
Embrun
Refined food, light rich flavors and lovely service.
Skybar Bar Panoramique
The place to be
Polponero Café
Amazing coffee, fantastic cookies and very nice and friendly service.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Tue
Plage des Mouettes
Really quiet and off the beaten track.
Open now
ORA - Brasserie Méditerranéenne
Amazing food and service!
Plage Castellas Accès 66
Open now
Plage du Lido
I really enjoyed my time in Sete.
Cafe Fleurette
Great little place for a snack and a tea at the end of pedestrian Street.
Bar Le Pub
Great music & nice pints.
L’OCTOPUS « Le Bistrot Gourmand »
That alsacien style salade with Octopus was sharp and refreshing.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Café de la place
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Plage le Castellas Access 68
Nice clean beach, beautiful temperature water in September.
Les Morues
Super fresh...and local produce, original twist to the recipes.
Plage des 3 digues
Definitely worth a visit.
La Cure Gourmande Sète- Fabricant de Pavois
Going to their online shop for gifts back home.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Le Garrison
Good service, very cheap, nice ambiance.
Tempo
Delicious food, original cocktails and a great playlist!
La Brasserie du Midi "Chez Jean So"
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closes soon · 8 PM
MAMÉ COCKTAIL ET TAPAS
Dine-in
Plage de la vigie
Very pleasant spot for a swim on a hot day.
L'Audace
Dine-in·No delivery
Velvet
Highly recommend
Passage Du Dauphin
Stylish clothes, good coffee... very lively.
Panorama Sète
The Sailor's Pub
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Flip
Very crispy and juicy chicken burger.
Plage de la baleine
Sete And Co
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
Boutique.Sète
Closes soon · 8 PM
Rue de Tunis
SAINT CLAIR AVENUE
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
La Table du théatre
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Promenade du Môle
L Entrepôt de K
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Fri
Promenade Louis Perrette
belvédère
Artwork Les Gens, Sète
Joute Sètoise
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Sète
Sète has quietly become a vibrant hub for Mediterranean cruising, with seven premium cruise lines calling at this charming French port. Whether you're embarking on a 14-night voyage or enjoying a port of call, you'll find an impressive array of itineraries connecting to iconic destinations like Barcelona, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Marseille, and Monte-Carlo. With nearly 500 cruises scheduled annually and peak seasons spanning from February through April and again in October and November, Sète offers excellent flexibility for planning your Mediterranean escape.
Ashore, this working port town reveals authentic Provençal character that feels refreshingly genuine compared to more touristy Mediterranean stops. The picturesque canal-lined waterfront invites leisurely strolls, while the nearby Languedoc wine region and historic city of Montpellier await those seeking cultural enrichment. Whether you choose to explore locally or venture further inland, Sète provides the perfect balance of accessibility and authentic French charm.
Ashore, this working port town reveals authentic Provençal character that feels refreshingly genuine compared to more touristy Mediterranean stops. The picturesque canal-lined waterfront invites leisurely strolls, while the nearby Languedoc wine region and historic city of Montpellier await those seeking cultural enrichment. Whether you choose to explore locally or venture further inland, Sète provides the perfect balance of accessibility and authentic French charm.
Cruise Lines at Sète
- Viking Ocean Cruises (534 cruises)
- Seabourn (51 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (40 cruises)
- Silversea (15 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (5 cruises)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (4 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Sète
Cruises Visiting Sète
Ship Schedule at Sète
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sète known for?
Sète is renowned as the Mediterranean's largest fishing port with scenic canals and a vibrant harbor area.
What are the must-see spots in Sète?
Mont Saint-Clair viewpoint, the fishing port, the Canals and the Promenade along the harbor.
When is the best time to visit Sète?
Spring and early autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds; summer is lively with beaches and festivals.
How can I explore Sète by water?
Take a boat tour of the canals or stroll the harbor to see the colorful boats.