Var Provence Cruise Club

Main information

The Var Provence Cruise Club is a privileged interlocutor for cruise lines, tour operators and journalists. A network of 9 typical boutiques ports:

1 with 4 berths, Toulon Bay and 8 boutique ports at anchor:
This network, comprising a port authority, local authorities and tourism companies, facilitates communication with both shipping companies and passengers by bringing together information from different sources and facilitating any formalities that may be necessary.

Saint-Cyr, Bandol, Sanary, Le Lavandou, Ports of Toulon Bay (Toulon and La-Seyne-sur-Mer), Cavalaire, St-Tropez, Fréjus, St-Raphaël.
It is a single point of contact that promotes the Var area as a major touristic destination for cruise passengers, as well as its 9 cruise ports located in both Provence and Côte d’Azur.

History

The VAR PROVENCE CRUISE CLUB (VPCC) has been launched in 2008 by the Var Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Var CCI) and the Var General Council, and is currently managed by the Var CCI’s team. The Var Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a public body that helps companies to settle and develop their businesses in the Var Provence area; the Var CCI manages the activities of the Ports of Toulon bay (Cruise, Ferry, Freight, Marina).

Philosophy

To enhance the cruise guest experience ashore, the VPCC team has developed a catalogue of more than 100 innovative immersive shore excursion ideas. Fabulous ecotours are now available in tune with today’s trend in favor of sustainability : e-biking tours in the vineyard, kayaking and birdwatching, hiking in pristine forests. Gastronomy tours are also very popular and Var Provence offers an array of local products tasting sessions and workshops.

Company information

Covered Geographical Area :
Var Perovence

Organization Chart

To achieve its goals, the VPCC works closely with both cruise industry professionals (cruise lines, tour operators)…local stakeholders (Var General Council, Toulon Provence Meditérranée Metropolis, tourist offices, shopkeepers…) and the Commerce department of the Var Chamber of Commerce. The VPCC has a strong track record in working with local authorities, an expertise in business development and a perfect knowledge of the Var Provence area and its touristic assets. 2019’s forecast announces 200 calls and 200 386 passengers expected. Var Provence is unavoidable : a destination not to be missed in all itineraries of the western Med.