Cruises from Le Havre

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Le Havre is both a seaport and a port of call for river cruises on the Seine. The type of ship determines the berth: ocean-going ships use Pointe de Floride, while river cruises use Quai de Marseille–Quai des Antilles near the Docks Vauban. This distinction matters when travelling into the city.

Ocean and river cruise calls in Le Havre

Le Havre can be a port of call, departure port or destination port for ocean cruises. A Cunard voyage on the Queen Mary 2 called at Le Havre on 8 June 2026 and Cherbourg the following day. This past example documents an ocean cruise call, not a future itinerary. River ships also call at Le Havre; the city’s tourist office gives Quai de Marseille–Quai des Antilles as their berth.

Two cruise berths, two routes

The ocean cruise terminal at Pointe de Floride serves the Roger Meunier, Pierre Callet and Joannes Couvert quays. Which quay is used depends on the port call. The terminal is open on port-call days and offers tourist information, check-in, security screening and baggage areas. It is equipped for both transit calls and passenger turnarounds.

The river quay is near the Docks Vauban. According to the tourist office, it is about a 15-minute walk from the city centre; a tram connection is also available. For the seaport, the city gives the distance to the centre or railway station as 2.5 kilometres. These figures refer to different berths and are not interchangeable.

The city between its harbour basins and UNESCO-listed reconstruction

The centre of Le Havre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is characterised by 20th-century architecture. The tourist office also highlights the city’s links with Impressionism and its role as a seaside resort. This gives visitors on shore a choice of focus, from the rebuilt city centre to the coast; the time available determines what can be seen.