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Currency
Euro (EUR)
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Language
French
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Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
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Best Time to Visit
Apr–Nov
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Typical Duration
7-14 nights
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Price Range
From $66 pp
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Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
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Tender Port
No
Le Havre serves as a major gateway to Northern Europe and Paris, offering cruisers access to historic Normandy and the cultural treasures of France's capital city.
Cruises that visit Le Havre
- cruises to Le Havre
- Le Havre sailings
- Le Havre cruises
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
Build Your Day in Le Havre
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 8:00 PM
Usually about 12 hours ashore
🛳 Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Docks Vauban
... Footlocker and select Sandwich Bars available inside the Mall.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Plage du Havre
It's okey, okey.
Centre Océane
Cheap, clean and free toilets, big supermarket and shops.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Primark
Good pricing .excellent quality clothes.good variety.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Hanging Gardens
You can do the entire garden in under 2 hours.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
St Joseph's Church
And go there with different kinds of outside light...
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
COTY
There’s a big pharmacy inside and plenty branded clothes boutique.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Taverne Paillette
We had an amazing dinner, the food was superb and so was the service we got.
🕐 Closes soon · 12 AM
FNAC Le Havre
Decent options.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Cruise Terminal Le Havre
You have to take a shuttle to the city center for $20/person.
Square Saint-Roch
Relaxed and pretty environment to enjoy
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM Thu
Le Grand Cap
A lot of space and mostly closed shops
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Thu
Le Grand Quai
The food and cocktails were delicious and at a very reasonable price!
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Le Trappist
Very good place to have a beer and great environment
L'Anecdote
Ingredients were fresh & the presentation was spot on.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Le Volcan, Scène nationale du Havre
Nice facility for plays and art
A Deux Pas d'Ici
Very good food with local ingredients.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
La Bise Le Havre
Fantastic food and amazing service.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Printemps
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Le Bouche A Oreille
Nice atmosphere, fantastic service & amazing food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Jean-Luc Tartarin
The portions, menu and wine were all amazing.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
L'Abri-Côtier
Reasonable prices, good vibes
Le Monument de la Reconnaissance Belge
Near the beach smooth Good place for bicycling, and walking.
Restaurant Le Pure
Very good restaurant with very tasty food !
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
A l'Ardoise
The flavors, presentation and entire lunch was magnificent.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Thu
Bibliothèque Oscar Niemeyer
Perfect, quiet atmosphere with great places to take a break and repax.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
LoHo Le Local sHop
Lovely shop with high quality merchandise all themed around Le Havre.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Narrow House
Incredible work of art depicting the claustrophobia of a budding artist!
🕐 Temporarily closed
L'Havrais Bière Taproom
Excellent drinks, snacks, atmosphere and service!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Thu
Le Groove
The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great!
🕐 Closes soon · 12 AM
Port Center - Haropa Place
Nice city for city-break
🕐 Closed · Opens 2 PM Sat
Restaurant La Tablée
Seasonal food, well cooked, delicious
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM Thu
Le Merle Moqueur
One of best bars in Le Havre.
Eden Of Persephone
Fantastic friendly service and great cocktails made with love !
Place Auguste Perret
You can even see the mayor’s office.
Pikapop LE HAVRE
Very friendly people and a lot of goodies i didnt see before.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
SPARKS
Damn good cocktails, music, staff!
Monuments aux morts
Great sculpture.
La Cubane
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closes soon · 12 AM
Jusqu'au Bout du Monde
I glad that nowadays architecture include such art like this.
Underdogs - Le Havre
Great beer garden, nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
🕐 Closes soon · 12 AM
L’Alchimist Bar
Dine-in
L'Atelier Shopping
🕐 Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Thu
Ecluse François 1er
Borne Timescope du Havre
Shipping containers used for architecture and looks amazing.
LA FONTAINE NIEMEYER
Free wifi and the washroom.
Place General de Gaulle
Promenade bord de mer
Bateau feu du Havre
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Le Havre
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Le Havre
Le Havre stands as a vibrant Northern European cruise hub, welcoming passengers from nine major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises. While primarily a port of call destination, Le Havre serves as an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the region, with 355 upcoming cruises offering seamless connections to neighboring ports like Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Zeebrugge. Most sailings from here span seven nights, making this French port an ideal choice for travelers seeking well-rounded itineraries across Northern Europe's most compelling destinations.
When your ship docks, you'll find yourself in a city with genuine character and maritime heritage. Le Havre's striking modernist architecture, rebuilt after World War II, creates a fascinating urban landscape to explore, while the nearby Normandy region beckons with its historic significance and charming countryside. Whether you choose to wander the port city's cultural attractions or venture inland toward Paris and beyond, Le Havre offers cruise passengers the perfect blend of accessibility and adventure during their time ashore.
When your ship docks, you'll find yourself in a city with genuine character and maritime heritage. Le Havre's striking modernist architecture, rebuilt after World War II, creates a fascinating urban landscape to explore, while the nearby Normandy region beckons with its historic significance and charming countryside. Whether you choose to wander the port city's cultural attractions or venture inland toward Paris and beyond, Le Havre offers cruise passengers the perfect blend of accessibility and adventure during their time ashore.
Cruise Lines at Le Havre
- MSC Cruises (213 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (29 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (28 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (16 cruises)
- Holland America Line (14 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (12 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (11 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (3 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Le Havre
Cruises Visiting Le Havre
Ship Schedule at Le Havre
Le Havre Location
Other Cruise Ports in France
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Havre port known for?
Le Havre is the second-largest port in France, located at the mouth of the Seine in Upper Normandy.
When was Le Havre founded and by whom?
Le Havre was founded in 1517 by King Francis I of France.
Why is Le Havre UNESCO World Heritage listed?
The post-war reconstruction by architect Auguste Perret led to a city-wide UNESCO World Heritage designation in 2005.
Where is Le Havre located?
It sits on the north bank of the Seine's mouth in northern France (Upper Normandy).