Le Havre Cruise Port
Le Havre, France · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Quai Roger Meunier - Pointe de Floride (Main Cruise Berth), Le Havre.
Plan my port daysBig alongside cruise port at Pointe de Floride. The Normandy day-trip menu (Honfleur, Étretat, Rouen, D-Day) and Paris dominate the day.
At a glance
Port summary
Le Havre's cruise terminal sits at the Pointe de Floride pier, about 2.5 km southwest of the rebuilt UNESCO city centre. Most cruisers head straight to Paris, Honfleur, Étretat, Rouen or the D-Day beaches — Le Havre itself is an Auguste Perret architectural set rather than a sightseeing magnet. Plan transport carefully: Paris is a 2.5-3 hour drive each way, only worth it on 10+ hour calls.
Cruise docks
🚢 Quai Roger Meunier - Pointe de Floride (Main Cruise Berth)
The main cruise berth at the Pointe de Floride. The cruise terminal building with tourist info, WiFi and shuttle pickup sits beside this quay. Most cruise calls dock here.
📍 Latitude: 49.482201, Longitude: 0.109789
See dock on port map →🚢 Quai Joannès Couvert - Cruise Berth
Secondary berth used when Quai Roger Meunier is occupied or for larger turnaround calls. About 2 km east of the main cruise terminal — passengers transfer by shuttle bus.
📍 Latitude: 49.477467, Longitude: 0.129915
See dock on port map →Getting to Le Havre
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
A contactless card covers everything from the SNCF train to the Étretat ice cream — keep €20 in coins for parking meters and the odd cash-only stop.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedParis Highlights and Free Time Day Trip
≈ 11 h · sold by 10 cruise lines
Cruise line
€220$251
Do it yourself
€110$125
Save ≈ €110Save ≈ $125 (50% off)
From the cruise terminal, take the cruise-line city shuttle (typically free) to Le Volcan / Espace Coty downtown (~10 min), or walk 25 min to Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. Catch LiA tram A or B (€1.80 single) to Le Havre 'Gares' station — about 15 min. SNCF runs hourly trains (Inoui ~€35–€55 each way, Ouigo from €17 if booked weeks ahead) to Paris Saint-Lazare in 2h10m. In Paris, a Mobilis day pass (~€9 zones 1–3) covers all metro/RER. Sightseeing exteriors are free; expect ~3–4 hours in the city before you must catch the return train.
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Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches and American Cemetery
≈ 10 h · sold by 8 cruise lines
Cruise line
€200$228
Do it yourself
€85$97
Save ≈ €115Save ≈ $131 (57% off)
The D-Day beaches are 2h30m west of Le Havre by car and reachable only by car or organised tour — public transport gets you to Bayeux/Caen by train but the cemetery itself is another 30 km west with no direct bus. The honest DIY is a rental car: pick up at Europcar/Hertz/Avis in downtown Le Havre (10 min walk from the cruise shuttle drop), drive via the Pont de Normandie and A13/A29 (~250 km return, €11 RT tolls). Entry to the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc is free. A reservation system at the Cemetery is launching during 2026 — check before you go.
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Ready-made port days
12 plansParis on Your Own
Le Havre is really a gateway to Paris - here's the smart, self-paced way to reach the capital by train and be back for all-aboard.
D-Day Landing Beaches by Rental Car
The American Cemetery, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc on your own schedule - honestly, a rental car is the only real DIY way to do it.
Etretat Alabaster Cliffs by Bus
Normandy's most photographed coastline - white chalk arches and a clifftop walk - reachable car-free by the regional coach.
Honfleur's Old Harbour
The pastel-fronted port that every Impressionist painted - reached by an easy direct shuttle across the Pont de Normandie.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Le Havre?
- Your ship docks directly at the Le Havre cruise terminal in France.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Le Havre?
- Yes. Le Havre is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Le Havre centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, On foot, Local bus, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Le Havre?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Le Havre independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Le Havre and are cards accepted?
- Le Havre 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?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Le Havre cruise terminal.
- 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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