Cherbourg

France

Destination Information

Cherbourg is a deep-water port offering safe, year-round access. Once one of Europe’s major transatlantic hubs in the 1930s, it is now a gateway to Normandy and a prime cruise destination. Passengers arrive through the authentic Art Deco luggage hall, blending historic character with modern amenities. The terminal provides a 600-meter berth with a 13-meter depth and 2,500 m² across two levels for efficient passenger operations, including smooth luggage handling, easy links to buses and taxis, and covered access to the ship via electric gangways. The city center is only a 10–15 minute walk from the terminal, allowing visitors to explore Cherbourg’s highlights and enjoy the French art de vivre. The city is part of the growing Cruise Friendly network, ensuring warm hospitality and tailored services through local shops, restaurants, and attractions. The ongoing OPS project, expected to be fully operational by 2028, demonstrates the port’s strong commitment to sustainable cruising.

Harbour Master Pilot Station Cherbourg Cruise

MONTAGNE François
Harbour Master of the Port of Cherbourg

Gare Transatlantique, Quai de France
50100 Cherbourg
France

+33 2 33 20 41 25

ddtm-capitainerie-cherbourg@manche.gouv.fr

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FEUILLY Pierre
President

Quai Général Lawton Collins
50100 Cherbourg
France

+33 2 3320 5123

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FOSSEY Anastasia
Cruise Coordinator

39, rue des Portes
50100 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
France

+33 (0) 6 81 28 38 72

a.fossey@ot-cotentin.fr

http://www.cherbourgcruise.com/

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Port Information

Harbour Highlights

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Guest Services Next Airport

Passenger terminal	yes
City centre distance	1.2km

Airport name	-
Airport distance	12km

Port News

AIDAnova call in Cherbourg

January 20, 2026 16:43

On 7 January, AIDAnova called at Cherbourg, providing an excellent opportunity to host our annual cruise stakeholders’ meeting on board the vessel. This exceptional setting enabled open, high-quality exchanges and further strengthened the relationship between AIDA Cruises and the Port of Cherbourg. Our sincere thanks go to Richard Cooke and Sandra Neffgen (AIDA Cruises) for the excellent organisation of the event and for facilitating constructive discussions, which attracted strong interest from the local stakeholder community - particularly around AIDA Cruises’ sustainability initiatives. The cruise industry continues to move towards greener and cleaner operations, supported by committed partners such as AIDA Cruises. With Onshore Power Supply (OPS) scheduled to be available in Cherbourg from 2028, our shared sustainability ambitions will be further reinforced. This collaboration is fully aligned with the Green Destinations certification awarded to the Cotentin region in December 2025, reflecting a common strategy for responsible and future-focused cruise development.