Cruise departing from Le Havre: what to see? (page 1 of 2)

Hi everyone, I’m so happy Voyage Forum is back online. This is perfect timing since we’re leaving on November 28th for a cruise departing from Le Havre (Southampton, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Hamburg). Could you share some info on the distances from the ports to the city centers, sights to see, etc.? Thanks so much, and see you soon!

HELLO, You absolutely mustn't miss visiting Bruges..... and HAMBURG either. Le Havre itself? Meh.

HELLO, You absolutely mustn't miss visiting Bruges..... and HAMBURG too. Le Havre itself, meh.

Thanks for the info. We’re gonna do our excursions on our own—it’s way cheaper.

Hi, When I'm in Le Havre, I take the bus to Honfleur or even to Deauville. It's more interesting than staying in the city.

Hi Tine, the center of Southampton isn’t far, and there’s quite a bit to see. Check Google Maps and orient yourself in relation to the cruise terminal.

Muriel,

In Le Havre, there’s the MuMa – André Malraux Museum of Modern Art. In Zeebrugge, there’s a bus to Bruges right outside the terminal.

thanks Lol68 for the info. We’ll probably head to Bruges since it sounds like it’s worth it. We won’t have time to visit Le Havre since we’re coming from Paris

Good evening, thanks Muriel for the info. I think we can walk to Southampton city center... Thanks again! Tine

Hi, How long does it take to get from Le Havre to Deauville or Honfleur by bus? Thanks

Hi there,

To get from Le Havre to Honfleur or Deauville, you’ve got two options: - Bus line 111, departing from the bus station (located next to the train station). The journey takes about 30 minutes to Honfleur and around 1 hour to Deauville. You can check the schedules on the website: nomad.normandie.fr

- The tourist bus "Bee Le Havre," which takes you to Deauville and gives you 3 hours there before returning to Le Havre. Price: 39 € per person. You’ll find all the details on the website beelehavre.com

😉 Thanks so much for this clear and precise answer

Hi Martine, We’re taking the same cruise, but our departure is on November 14th. Leaving Paris on the 14th by train. I’m looking into what we can do during the stops. For Southampton, we want to see Stonehenge. I just found out there’s a free shuttle from the cruise port to the city center—has anyone taken it before? Is it easy to do this on our own, or is it better to book the ship’s excursion? Thanks for your replies

thanks SAGO if you can give us the details of your cruise we're in. We leave on the 28th

Hi, Yes, I’ll post a little update soon, but for now it’s not easy to find info on these ports 😐🙂

Hello, Yes, I’ll post a little feedback later, but for now it’s not easy to find info about these ports 😐🙂

Hi, it’s not obvious to get info about this cruise. 😏

Hello,

First of all, so glad VoyageForum is back too! Thanks!

This isn’t info about ports, but if you’re interested in Christmas markets, here are some dates and locations for this cruise.

Have a great day and happy cruise prep!

Christmas Markets

Southampton: 30 chalets open every day until Christmas Winchester: next to the cathedral, from November 29 to December 24, 10 AM to 8 PM. Bath: 170 chalets in the streets, from November 28 to December 15, 10 AM to 8 PM.

Hamburg: from 11 AM to 9 PM, November 22 to December 23 In front of the town hall. Specialty: Speziolitätengasse (Gastronomy Street). Gänsemarkt, an idyllic village of gingerbread houses. Hafencity (800 m from the town hall), festive atmosphere with Christmas mini-golf. Spitalerstrasse with Hamburg’s tallest Christmas tree. Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz, a forest of fir trees with food stalls. Fleetinsel, on Michaelis Bridge, with lights reflecting in the canal.

Rotterdam: 9 AM to 5 PM The Hague: Royal Christmas Fair on Lange Voorhout, 12 PM to 9 PM from December 5 to 23. Amsterdam: At Museumplein (Rijksmuseum) from 12 PM to 9 PM, December 12 to 26. Festival of Lights on the canals (paid event).

Bruges: starting November 22, 10 AM to 10 PM, on two squares a 10-minute walk apart. Markt Square, traditional Christmas market.

Hi there,

Thanks for the info—it sounds amazing, but unfortunately, our cruise ends before it opens. I would’ve loved to do these things.

Thanks, That’s awesome. We’re arriving at just the right time.........

Good evening,

With any luck, the ship might already be decorated, and the cities too—I hope so for you!

Have a great evening and a wonderful cruise.

Good evening,

Yes, I liked this route for that reason too—discovering Christmas festivities in other countries.

Have a great evening and enjoy your cruise.