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Le Havre

France · Port

Ships calling
21ships
Upcoming sailings
299sailings
Average stay
12hours

Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International

Cruise port in France

Le Havre

Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 11.5 hours. 50 places to explore.

Ships calling here
21 ships
Upcoming sailings
299 sailings
Average time in port
About 11.5 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 285

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Quai Pierre Callet. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Quai Pierre Callet.

  • Terminal Croisières du Havre

    Le Havre cruise terminal has 3 terminals close to one another.

About 12 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 20 min

Terminal Croisières du Havre → Gare du Havre

Walk from the terminal to Gare du Havre.

WalkAbout 20 min

Terminal Croisières du Havre → Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

Walk from Pointe de Floride at the cruise terminal to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in the city center. The source lists a travel time of 20–30 minutes.

ShuttleEUR 10

Terminal Croisières du Havre → Le Havre city center

Buy a round-trip ticket for the local shuttle operating on your port day inside the Cruise Welcome Centre. The shuttle stops in the city center and at Port Mall before returning to the ship.

ShuttleAbout 20 min

Terminal Croisières #1 → Place Perret

Only for customers who have already booked a Bee Le Havre tour online: meet by 09:45 in the parking lot outside the security booth at Terminal Croisières #1 and board the 10:00 BeeBus. This is a one-way pickup to Place Perret.

TaxiAbout 10 minEUR 12~EUR 18

Gare du Havre → Terminal Croisières du Havre

Take a taxi from Gare du Havre to the cruise terminal. Sources give estimated travel times of either 10 minutes or 10–15 minutes.

ShuttleAbout 15 minEUR 4~EUR 5

Le Havre Cruise Terminal (Pointe de Floride) → Le Havre City Center

At the shuttle stop in front of the cruise terminal, take the official shuttle to the square in front of Le Havre City Hall (Hôtel de Ville).

BusAbout 30 minEUR 5~EUR 6

Le Havre Gare Routière → Honfleur Gare Routière

At the bus terminal beside Le Havre central station, take route 122 or 111 across Normandy Bridge and get off at the town terminal in Honfleur.

Le Havre places to explore

Explore 16 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Havre
Sights

Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Havre

One of the few downtown buildings to survive destruction during World War II.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 10:00–18:00

Reviews say the opening hours of Le Havre Notre-Dame Cathedral can be confusing, so check the hours on the day of your visit.

Le Volcan
Sights

Le Volcan

A performance and arts venue designed by Oscar Niemeyer, distinguished by its white concrete curves.

Hours
Mon Closed
Tue–Sat 13:30–18:00

Sun Closed
Catène de Containers
Sights

Catène de Containers

A public-art installation in a port city, made by stacking brightly colored shipping containers into two arches.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours
Appartement Témoin Perret
Sights

Appartement Témoin Perret

It recreates the interiors and furnishings of apartments where residents lived during the postwar reconstruction period.

Admission
EUR 7
Hours
Daily 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00

The Perret Model Apartment operates by reservation, and same-day visits may not be possible once slots are full, so book before arriving in Le Havre.

Église Saint-Joseph
Sights

Église Saint-Joseph

A building from Le Havre's postwar reconstruction, with 12,768 pieces of colored glass installed in its 107 m-high tower.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 09:00–19:00
MuMa – Musée d'art moderne André Malraux
Sights

MuMa – Musée d'art moderne André Malraux

A glass building housing the largest collection of Impressionist works in France outside Paris.

Admission
EUR 5~EUR 10
Hours
Hours vary by day
View daily hoursMon ClosedTue·Wed 11:00–18:00Thu 11:00–22:00Fri 11:00–18:00Sat·Sun 11:00–19:00

Reviews say there was an entry queue at MuMa at 11 a.m. during a special exhibition, so allow time for a wait if you plan to see the exhibition.

Nearby and longer trips

Compare nearby destinations with full-day trips requiring four or more hours of return travel, allowing for the ship’s time in port.

Honfleur

About 30 min each wayTime at destination About 10 hr 30 min
  • Musée Eugène Boudin
    SightsMusée Eugène Boudin

    It exhibits paintings by 19th- and 20th-century artists associated with Honfleur and the Seine estuary.

  • Naturospace
    SightsNaturospace

    A tropical butterfly greenhouse between the old harbor and the Seine estuary.

    Reviews say Naturospace charges an additional fee depending on the time of your summer visit, so check the rate for your time slot before paying.

  • Greniers à sel
    SightsGreniers à sel

    A stone warehouse dating back to 1670, now used for exhibitions, performances, and meetings.

  • Église Sainte-Catherine
    SightsÉglise Sainte-Catherine

    A church built of wood by shipbuilders, with a ceiling resembling a ship's hull.

  • Jardin des Personnalités
    SightsJardin des Personnalités

    Busts of artists and navigators who were born in or connected with Honfleur are displayed.

  • Le Bistro du Port
    Food and cafésLe Bistro du Port

    Located in the center of Vieux Bassin at Quai Sainte-Catherine, it offers a colorful harbor panorama along with mussels steamed in white wine (moules marinières) and fresh lobster.

    The outdoor tables on the walkway right in front of the old harbor have long queues during the lunch rush.

  • Entre Terre et Mer
    Food and cafésEntre Terre et Mer

    An upscale seafood restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide, on Place Hamelin, serving fresh Normandy oysters delivered directly from fishing boats that day and creative seasonal fish dishes.

    The business runs a fine-dining restaurant serving tasting menus and a casual oyster bar (Bistrot à Huîtres) across from it.

  • L'Absinthe
    Food and cafésL'Absinthe

    In a 17th-century stone building with a conservatory terrace, you can enjoy Normandy scallops and seafood platters while looking out at the yachts in Honfleur's Vieux Bassin.

    Advance reservations are essential for a window table on the terrace overlooking the harbor.

  • Les Maisons Satie
    SightsLes Maisons Satie

    A museum in the building where composer Erik Satie was born.

  • Les Cascades
    Food and cafésLes Cascades

    A historic restaurant beside Vieux Bassin at Quai Sainte-Catherine, serving grilled flatfish with traditional Normandy cream sauce and a generous seafood tower.

    It is known for its historic timber-framed exterior and outdoor terrace directly facing the harbor.

  • La Crêperie des Arts
    Food and cafésLa Crêperie des Arts

    A cozy crêperie in a lane near Sainte-Catherine Church, serving traditional buckwheat galettes with Normandy Camembert and apple jam, along with cider.

    With a simple fireplace and cozy wooden interior, it is suitable for a relaxed lunch.

  • La Petite Chine
    Food and cafésLa Petite Chine

    A historic traditional salon de thé overlooking the old harbor waterfront, where you can enjoy premium teas, homemade tarts baked that day, and scones with harbor views.

    The view from the second-floor window tables overlooking the harbor is especially beautiful.

  • Le Tourbillon
    Food and cafésLe Tourbillon

    A bistro tucked away on the old town's atmospheric Rue Haute, serving modern French cuisine that carefully combines Normandy meat and seasonal vegetables.

    It has a compact indoor dining area and courtyard garden seating, so advance reservations are a good idea.

  • La Lieutenance
    SightsLa Lieutenance

    Remains of a fort beside the old harbor, now with a space for interpretation of architecture and heritage.

  • Maison Georges Larnicol
    ShoppingMaison Georges Larnicol

    It is listed on a Korean-language Honfleur tour page as a shop where you can taste chocolate and bread.

  • Le Vieux Bassin
    NeighborhoodsLe Vieux Bassin

    Honfleur's signature view, with tall, narrow wooden buildings surrounding three sides of the harbor.

  • Mont-Joli
    SightsMont-Joli

    A hill with views of Honfleur's rooftops and the Pont de Normandie.

Paris

About 2 hr 45 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hrLong full-day trip · About 5 hr 30 min round trip · Check the time available to return to the ship
  • Musée du Louvre
    SightsMusée du Louvre

    Works including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo are displayed in the former royal palace.

    Reserve a timed entry slot for the Louvre in advance to reduce ticket queueing and the risk of your preferred time selling out.

  • Arc de Triomphe
    SightsArc de Triomphe

    A monument along the Champs-Élysées, with views over Paris from its observation deck.

    If you plan to visit the Arc de Triomphe rooftop, reserve a timed ticket in advance to avoid a long wait.

  • Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
    SightsBasilique du Sacré-Cœur

    A church on Montmartre Hill, with free entry to the interior.

    If you plan to enter Sacré-Cœur, arrive early because queues may grow from around noon.

  • Musée d'Orsay
    SightsMusée d'Orsay

    An art museum in a former railway station, known for its Impressionist works and architecture.

    Buy your ticket in advance if you want to enter the Musée d’Orsay quickly.

  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    SightsCathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    A cathedral that reopened after restoration work following the 2019 fire.

    The Notre-Dame tower tour involves climbing many narrow stairs, so consider this before booking if you are concerned about your stamina.

  • Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
    ShoppingGaleries Lafayette Haussmann

    A Paris department store distinguished by its central glass dome.

  • Sainte-Chapelle
    SightsSainte-Chapelle

    A chapel whose stained glass appears on lists of places to visit on a first trip to Paris.

    Reviews mention waits of 45 minutes to 1 hour or longer at Sainte-Chapelle, so reserve an entry time and leave extra time in your schedule.

  • Musée de l'Orangerie
    SightsMusée de l'Orangerie

    A small art museum housing eight of Monet's large Water Lilies murals.

  • Le Train Bleu
    Food and cafésLe Train Bleu

    A restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, retaining its lavish late-19th-century interior decor.

  • Angelina
    Food and cafésAngelina

    A café where you can drink rich hot chocolate inside or order it to go.

    There is often a wait for a table at Angelina, so make a reservation or allow time to wait before your next activity.

  • L’As du Fallafel
    Food and cafésL’As du Fallafel

    A shop where customers line up to eat falafel.

    Reviews say L’As du Fallafel accepted cash only, with cash payment specifically mentioned on Sundays and public holidays, so bring cash.

  • Chez Janou
    Food and cafésChez Janou

    A Paris restaurant mentioned for its chocolate mousse.

    You may have to wait a long time at Chez Janou without a reservation, so book ahead if you have a set mealtime.

  • La Crêperie de Josselin
    Food and cafésLa Crêperie de Josselin

    A family-run crêperie serving buckwheat crêpes and cider.

    La Crêperie de Josselin gets busy at lunch, and reviews mention a queue even at 3 p.m.; arrive at opening or expect to wait.

  • Le Grand Véfour
    Food and cafésLe Grand Véfour

    A historic restaurant in the Palais-Royal that opened in 1784.

  • Pierre Hermé
    Food and cafésPierre Hermé

    A Paris pastry shop selling macarons.

  • Le Bon Saint-Pourçain
    Food and cafésLe Bon Saint-Pourçain

    A bistro in Saint-Germain serving seasonal dishes to local customers.

    Le Bon Saint-Pourçain is small, so reserve in advance to secure a seat.

  • Montmartre
    NeighborhoodsMontmartre

    A district where you can see narrow streets and artists working and selling their work in Place du Tertre.

Cruises calling at Le Havre

299 sailings are grouped into 129 cruises by ship and route.

129 cruises call at this port.

About Le Havre

Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005.

Cruise lines calling here: 7 places

Celebrity CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean International

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