Discover D-Day: Guided tour with lunch from Le Havre Cruise Port

5.0 (4 reviews) Le Havre, France
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Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

Visiting Normandy for the first time? This shore excursion from Le Havre makes it easy to explore the area’s most important D-Day landmarks. You’ll travel in a comfortable, modern bus with round-trip pickup and drop-off right at the cruise port—no planning needed. With a friendly English-speaking local guide, you’ll visit key World War II sites like Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with time to learn, reflect, and take photos. A packed lunch is included so you can stay focused on the experience, not logistics. The tour is timed to your ship’s schedule, so you’ll return to port on time and without stress.

Options

Shared Tour Ticket

Shared Tour: This is a ticket for a guided bus tour shared with other passenger
Complimentary homemade lunch: This tour includes a homemade packed lunch with a sandwich, water, and a small dessert.
Pick up and drop off: Is at the cruise ship port of Le Havre, directly at the cruise terminal. Times are adjusted to cruise ship's docking times.
Dietary restrictions: Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal latest 72 hours prior to tour

Private Shore Excursions

Group size: For groups of up to 6 people a driver-guide will be provided and for larger groups a separate driver and guide.

Norwegian Star -10h Tour

Shared Tour: For Norwegian Star passengers only.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Eclipse
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Nieuw Statendam -10h Tour

Shared Tour: For Nieuw Statendam passengers only.

Cunard Line

Cunard Line:: Queen Anne
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Shared ShorEX
Holland America Line

Holland America Line:: Rotterda, Zuiderdam, MS Nieuw Statendam
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises: : Majestic Princess, Coral Princess
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line:: Norwegian Star, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Prima
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International:: Freedom of the Seas
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Sky Princess -10h Tour

Shared Tour: For Sky Princess passengers only.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises: Oceania Vista
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line:: Carnival Miracle, Carnival Sunshine
Duration : Full-day tour of approx. 9 - 10h, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Landing beaches (2 hours each way).
Shared tour notice : This is a shared tour with a maximum of 45 passengers per tour guide.
Ship/schedule adaptation note : Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return.
Itinerary summary : La Cambe German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery with D-Day insights and photo stops.
Packed Lunch included : Homemade packed lunch with a ham and cheese baguette, water and a small dessert.
Dietary Restrictions : Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions, such as a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, latest 72 hours before.

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop off in Le Havre
  • Homemade packed lunch including a baguette, water, and small dessert. Note: If lunch cannot be provided due to unforeseen circumstances, a refund of €10 per person will be issued.
  • Private Tour (If option selected)
  • D-Day Shore Excursion from Le Havre
  • Other food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Private Tour (if option not selected)

What to expect

  1. 2h
    Welcome in Le Havre
    Your tour begins with an easy and stress-free pickup right at the cruise port or your hotel in Le Havre. A friendly, English-speaking guide will greet you and help you board a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. As you begin the scenic drive through Normandy, your guide will explain the area’s important role in World War II and what to expect throughout the day.
  2. 1h
    German Cemetery
    Your first stop is the German War Cemetery. This peaceful site honors thousands of German soldiers who died during the conflict. It's a quiet place surrounded by nature, and your guide will help you understand how this cemetery fits into the wider story of D-Day and the history of the region.
  3. 1h
    Pointe du Hoc
    Next, you’ll visit Pointe du Hoc, a dramatic clifftop location between Utah and Omaha Beaches. During D-Day, U.S. Rangers bravely climbed these steep cliffs under enemy fire. Today, the site is filled with large craters and broken bunkers that remain just as they were left. Your guide will explain what happened here, making it easy to imagine the bravery and difficulty of that moment.
  4. 2h
    Omaha Beach & Lunch
    Then you’ll head to Omaha Beach—one of the most famous landing spots on D-Day. Known as “Bloody Omaha,” it saw intense fighting during the invasion. The beach is now peaceful, but walking along the sand brings history to life.
    At this point, you’ll receive a simple and tasty packed lunch, including a fresh baguette sandwich, dessert, and bottled water—all thoughtfully prepared by our local team.
  5. 2h
    American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer
    After lunch, you’ll visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. This is the final resting place for over 9,000 U.S. soldiers. You’ll see rows of white crosses and Stars of David stretching out over the green hills above the beach. A visit to the Memorial Chapel provides a quiet space for reflection and gratitude. Your guide will be nearby to answer questions or share stories that help you understand what makes this place so special.
  6. 2h
    Drive Back to Le Havre
    At the end of the tour, you’ll return to your bus for a relaxing drive back to Le Havre. As you look out at the Normandy countryside, take time to reflect on the experiences of the day. From the powerful sights to the heartfelt stories, this journey is a thoughtful and meaningful way to learn about one of the most important chapters in history. You’ll arrive back at port on time, with everything taken care of.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please proceed through the terminal building to the entrance, where our host will be waiting outside with a Vexperio sign. They will guide you to your bus, which will be located in the main parking area, approximately a 5-minute walk from your ship in total.

End point

Please proceed through the terminal building to the entrance, where our host will be waiting outside with a Vexperio sign. They will guide you to your bus, which will be located in the main parking area, approximately a 5-minute walk from your ship in total.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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