Le Lavandou cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: The reference is the port's tender pier to the tourist office on Quai Gabriel Péri, on the central waterfront.

• Distance: about 0.1 km from the port landing area to the tourist office on Quai Gabriel Péri.
• Walk: realistic for a local visit; the tourist office is on the seafront between the harbour and the centre.
• Shuttle: none; the cruise partnership's technical sheet lists no port shuttle bus.
• Public transport: for an onward trip to Bormes-les-Mimosas, ZOU bus 886 from Le Lavandou Gare Routière to Bormes–Le Village costs €2.60 one way bought aboard and takes 27 minutes; this seasonal timetable runs through 27 September 2026.

Prices checked 2026-09-08. Sources: Cruise technical sheet, Port and tourist-office distance, p. 41, Tourist office location, Bormes transport fares, ZOU 886 timetable.

Orientation, not a walking route

Cruise ships anchor offshore and use tenders. Seabourn explicitly lists Le Lavandou as a tender port, and the Var Provence Cruise Club's technical page lists an anchorage and pontoon, with no designated quay for cruise ships. The central landing makes this a particularly convenient place to stay local.

Record your ship's return pontoon and last tender time before heading away. Weather affects a tender operation, and a short walk ashore does not remove the need for a return margin. Ask onboard staff about mobility assistance if the transfer between the ship, boat and landing presents difficulties.

About this port

Le Lavandou suits a relaxed seaside call: a harbour walk, time on the town beach and a meal near the waterfront can fill a few hours without a long transfer. Bormes-les-Mimosas and the Domaine du Rayol offer contrasting outings if you prefer village streets or a garden and can arrange transport.

The town grew from a fishing settlement, and its older centre remains a useful starting point. The tourist office connects the name Lavandou with washing at a local stream. Look around the village before choosing a longer coastal outing.

Getting Around

Walk between the harbour, older streets and central beach. The tourist train departs on Quai Gabriel Péri opposite the tourist office and offers a guided trip along the beaches.

ZOU bus 886 provides a public transport option for Bormes-les-Mimosas. Board at Le Lavandou Gare Routière for Bormes–Le Village: 27 minutes and €2.60 one way bought aboard, checked 2026-09-08. The published timetable operates daily from 1 May to 27 September 2026; choose the return bus before heading up to the village.

A taxi or arranged excursion is useful for Bormes-les-Mimosas or the Domaine du Rayol. Agree the return pickup as part of the outward arrangement. The hill village and the coastal garden are different destinations, so choose one for a short call instead of trying to combine them.

Things to Do

Stay by the sea. Begin with the public harbour waterfront and the town beach. This is the simplest option if you want time to sit, swim when local conditions permit, or browse nearby streets while keeping the return point close.

Consider Saint-Clair. The tourist office identifies this neighbouring district with its beach and chapel. Check the appropriate route before extending your walk, particularly if you are thinking of taking a coastal footpath rather than ordinary streets.

Visit Bormes-les-Mimosas. The medieval village rises above the coast and has paved lanes, vaulted passages and old fountains. The tourist office's village description helps explain its setting. Expect slopes and choose a route suited to your mobility.

Make the Domaine du Rayol the focus of a garden outing. This Conservatoire du littoral property lies on the coastal road towards Saint-Tropez and is visited for its gardens. Check the operator's visit information for access, opening arrangements and tours before organising the transfer.

Getting back to your ship

A taxi or arranged excursion is useful for Bormes-les-Mimosas or the Domaine du Rayol. Agree the return pickup as part of the outward arrangement. The hill village and the coastal garden are different destinations, so choose one for a short call instead of trying to combine them.

Practical Information

The currency is the euro (€); French is the local language. Dial 112 for emergencies.

Take sun protection and water, especially for the exposed waterfront or an uphill village visit. Follow the beach flags and local swimming notices. For lunch, staying near your chosen return pickup makes the day easier to manage. Individual restaurants and attractions have their own hours; confirm these directly rather than relying on a general opening-hours pattern.

Frequently asked

Can you walk from Le Lavandou's tender landing into the centre? Yes. The port landing area is about 0.1 km from the tourist office on Quai Gabriel Péri, on the seafront between the harbour and centre.

Is there a port shuttle into Le Lavandou? No. The cruise partnership lists no port shuttle bus; the centre is close enough for a local walking visit.

How do you get from Le Lavandou to Bormes-les-Mimosas by bus? Take ZOU 886 from Gare Routière to Bormes–Le Village. It costs €2.60 one way bought aboard and takes 27 minutes, checked 2026-09-08; the seasonal timetable runs through 27 September 2026.

Do cruise ships dock or tender at Le Lavandou? They tender. Ships anchor offshore and passengers arrive by boat at the port pontoon.