Will I have signal on the ferry to the Frioul or Calanques?

Close to shore and at the Vieux-Port you'll have good coverage, but signal weakens out on the water and inside the rocky Calanques. Download tickets and maps before you sail so you're not caught out mid-crossing.

How much data for a Marseille trip?

For several days of maps, ferry bookings and photos, 5GB is a sensible starting point. As a national France plan, the same eSIM covers day-trips to Aix-en-Provence or Cassis along the coast.

Marseille eSIM.

Name: Marseille travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Vieux-Port to the Calanques and Notre-Dame de la Garde, stay connected in Marseille.

from $2.59/day · unlimited dataAll of France →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$4.94$0.49/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$4.94

Good to know in Marseille

Signal can fade deep in the Calanques' rocky inlets, so download offline maps before you hike to Sormiou or En-Vau. In summer, also check the daily access rules online - some trails close on high fire-risk days.

Two simple ways to buy

Marseille eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Marseille eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Marseille — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Marseille?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Marseille eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Marseille are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Marseille eSIM: your local data guide.

Marseille sprawls from its buzzing Vieux-Port out to the wild limestone Calanques, and a Marseille eSIM keeps you oriented across it all - map the ferry to the Frioul islands, translate the fish-market banter on the quay, or find the trailhead for Calanque de Sormiou. From Le Panier's steep lanes to the MuCEM, data travels with you.

One eSIM for Marseille and all of France. It's the national France eSIM — from $2.59/day with unlimited data, working the same in Marseille as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Marseille eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.49

$4.94

−66%

15 days3GB

$0.33

$4.94

−77%

30 days3GB

$0.22

$6.58

−85%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Marseille

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Marseille eSIM from $2.59/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Marseille.

Le Panier

Wander Marseille's oldest quarter and its street art with maps stopping you getting lost in the tangle of lanes.

Vieux-Port

Book a boat to the Calanques or the Château d'If and check departure times right from the quayside.

Notre-Dame de la Garde

Navigate the climb or the bus route up to the basilica and read its history as the city unfolds below you.

Les Calanques

Follow GPS trails to the coves at Sormiou and En-Vau, and message your group if you split up on the paths.

The practical bit

Getting around Marseille on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Marseille

RTM (leRTM)— Marseille's metro, tram and bus app for live times and mobile tickets.
SNCF Connect— Book TER trains to Aix, Cassis and Provence day-trips; live info needs data.
Uber— Reliable rides to Calanques trailheads or the airport when buses are scarce; tracking needs data.
Bolt— Alternative ride-hailing to compare fares against Uber across the city; live tracking needs data.

How long to stay in Marseille

Most people spend two to four days in Marseille, splitting time between the Vieux-Port, Le Panier's lanes and boat or hiking trips out to the Calanques.

How much data for Marseille

A balanced 3-5GB handles Maps, ferry and restaurant bookings and photos for a few days; consider Unlimited if you're streaming or hotspotting, though expect little usage out in the Calanques themselves.

Coverage in Marseille

Coverage is solid across the city, the metro, the airport and the Vieux-Port, but it genuinely fades deep in the rocky Calanques inlets and out on the water toward the Frioul islands.

Where you're headed

Discover Marseille.

Marseille, France — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Marseille eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Marseille, France — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Marseille eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Marseille, France — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Marseille eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Marseille eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

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Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

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Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

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Switch on in Marseille

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Marseille?

What is a Marseille eSIM?

A Marseille eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Marseille data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Marseille eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Marseille eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Marseille, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Marseille.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in France.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins France's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Orange
SFR
Bouygues Telecom
Free

Popular places covered

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Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Marseille eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Marseille eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Install it before you fly and you'll have data on landing at MRS, ready to book the airport shuttle bus to Saint-Charles station or order a taxi into the city without hunting for Wi-Fi.

Your Marseille eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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