Ports & destinations

The Atlantic Alliance has welcomed the Port of Saint Malo to the association. The Alliance now counts a total of six French Ports among its membership, all located within easy cruising distance of each other. “This cooperation demonstrates how joint destination marketing within a region can help bring additional benefit to the ports rather than seeing neighboring ports simply as competitors”, says Nadine Palatz, Manager Atlantic Alliance.
 
Saint Malo is a port city in Brittany in northwestern France on the English Channel and perfectly fits into the European West Coast cruise destination marketed by the Atlantic Alliance.
 
“St. Malo port intends to develop cruise business for many years. It is important to again be part of an European network working together to promote new itineraries. There are increasing opportunities for short cruises in the region with the possibility of embarkation from different countries with an enormous variety of landscape all within a short distance,” commented Elisabeth Gouzien, Cruise Touristic Manager of CCI- Saint Malo Fougeres.
 
St. Malo’s port is located right in the middle of the Vauban style walled city. It’s also the quickest way to reach one of the international marvels of the world listed by UNESCO: Mont St. Michel. Strategically placed for cruise itineraries, and one of France's most attractive coastal towns, St. Malo has something to offer all cruise ship passengers: scenery, a bustling atmosphere, great restaurants and cafes, the best Spa Resort and beaches in Brittany.  St. Malo is also a real asset to themed cruises, with lots to offer from gardens, golf and gastronomy to Celtic culture, maritime history and ancient castles specific to the region, The Malouinières.  Around 14,000 cruise guests and 33 ships are expected to visit St. Malo per year.
 
Ships from 150 meters to 250 meters in length can anchor just a few minutes away by tender from the new terminal opened in spring 2011. Vessels measuring less than 150 meters can dock at berth. Both the terminal and the tender landing are less than a three-minute walk to gates of the walled city. The city can accommodate up to four ships at once.
 
This popular tourist destination and busy ferry port offers visitors an authentic glimpse into Brittany’s important seafaring past. Saint Malo has several districts, the most popular being intra muros or ‘inside the walls’. The tall granite buildings, most of which were restored after being bombed during the war, house an interesting mix of cosy hotels, restaurants to suit all tastes and shops by the dozen.