Honfleur Cruise Port
Honfleur, France · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Quai en Seine — QSH3 & QSH1 Cruise Berths, Honfleur.
Plan my port daysEasy walk-off port: the Vieux Bassin, Sainte-Catherine church and the Boudin museum are about 1.5 km (20 minutes) from the Quai en Seine cruise terminal.
At a glance
Port summary
Ocean ships berth at HAROPA Port's Quai en Seine, on the estuary north-east of the old town. The main berth, QSH3 (ships up to 260 m), has the cruise terminal building; a second berth, QSH1, takes ships up to about 180 m. Both are 1.5 km from the Vieux Bassin. The walk is flat and signposted: along the quay, past the Jardin des Personnalités and Naturospace, then through the Jardin Public to the old harbour in 20–25 minutes. Many ships also run a shuttle coach to the edge of the old town. Honfleur itself is small, and a relaxed half day covers the Vieux Bassin, the wooden Sainte-Catherine church and one or two museums. Museums close for lunch (12:00–14:00). The Boudin museum and Maisons Satie close on Tuesdays, and the Musée de la Marine on Mondays. With a full day you can climb the Côte de Grâce for the estuary view or take the Nomad bus 111 to Deauville and Trouville (35–40 minutes). Étretat's cliffs and Le Havre's rebuilt UNESCO centre are across the Pont de Normandie and are easiest by taxi or tour. Honfleur fills up with day-trippers in summer, especially at weekends. Start early at the Vieux Bassin and keep lunch simple on busy days.
Cruise dock
Quai en Seine — QSH3 & QSH1 Cruise Berths
HAROPA Port's deep-water quay on the Seine estuary, north-east of the old town. QSH3 (ships up to 260 m, 9 m draught) is the main cruise berth beside the terminal; QSH1 takes ships up to about 180 m. The Vieux Bassin is 1.5 km away, a flat 20–25 minute walk.
Latitude: 49.428142, Longitude: 0.237661
See dock on port map →Getting to Honfleur
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for almost everything. Carry €20–30 in coins and small notes for the Saturday market, toilets and bus tickets.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedHonfleur old town walk: Vieux Bassin, Sainte-Catherine and the Boudin museum
≈ 3 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€70$79
Do it yourself
€29$33
Save ≈ €41Save ≈ $46 (59% off)
Walk off the ship: the Vieux Bassin is 1.5 km (20–25 min) from the Quai en Seine terminal along the quay, past the Jardin des Personnalités and through the Jardin Public, and many ships also run a shuttle coach. Everything else is within 5 minutes' walk of the harbour. Sainte-Catherine is free; the Musée Eugène Boudin is €9 (closed Tuesdays and 12:00–14:00), and the multi-pass (€16–18) adds Maisons Satie, the Marine and Ethnographie museums and the bell tower.
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Côte Fleurie: Deauville boardwalk and Trouville fish market
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 1 cruise line
Cruise line
€110$124
Do it yourself
€31$35
Save ≈ €79Save ≈ $89 (72% off)
Walk 20–25 min from the terminal to Honfleur's Gare routière (Rue des Vases) and take Nomad bus 111 to Trouville (about 35 min) and Deauville (35–40 min); tickets €2–5 are sold on board by card or cash. Trouville's fish market is on the quay by the bus stop, and Deauville's Les Planches is a 10-minute walk across the Touques bridge. Buses run every 1–2 hours (fewer on Sundays), so note the return departures before you leave Honfleur.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansThe Old Harbour and the Côte de Grâce, on Foot and for Free
Honfleur's postcard harbour, the wooden church and the best view over the estuary without spending a cent.
Boudin, Satie and the Harbour Museums
A rainy-day-proof tour of Honfleur's five museums, from Impressionist skies to Satie's surreal sound rooms.
A Boat Trip under the Pont de Normandie and the Vieux Bassin
Ninety minutes on the estuary under the great bridge, then a stroll round the harbour: an easy short call.
Butterflies, Gardens and the Little Train
A gentle family day: tropical butterflies, a train ride up to the viewpoint and ice cream by the harbour.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Honfleur?
- Your ship docks directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal in France.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Honfleur?
- Yes. Honfleur is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Honfleur centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Honfleur?
- Plan for at least 2.5 hours ashore to see Honfleur independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Honfleur and are cards accepted?
- Honfleur uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Honfleur cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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