Le Havre

French Atlantic Ports at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026

April 10, 2026 15:41

French Atlantic Ports at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 A collective vision driving the cruise industry of tomorrow Miami, April 2026 – At the Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, the world’s premier cruise industry event, French Atlantic Ports will showcase the strategic strengths of France’s Atlantic coast destinations to the cruise industry. Le Havre, Honfleur, Caen-Ouistreham, Cherbourg, Brest and Bordeaux will come together in Miami to highlight their infrastructures, projects, and the richness of their regions, while strengthening their collective visibility and fostering new collaboration opportunities with ship operators. In a highly competitive international market, French Atlantic Ports adopts a coordinated approach to Atlantic coast port calls. The network leverages the complementary strengths of its ports, the diversity of destinations, and the quality of its facilities to offer cruise lines seamless itineraries and passengers with unique experiences rich in culture, heritage, and local discovery. In a particularly dynamic context, member ports are pursuing major investments: modernizing and expanding terminals, increasing capacity, developing new port calls and homeport operations, and rolling out sustainable solutions. These projects strengthen the Atlantic coast’s capacity to support sector growth and meet the evolving expectations of both cruise lines and passengers. At Seatrade, French Atlantic Ports aim to deepen discussions with cruise lines to design even more attractive itineraries, optimize port operations, and implement sustainable solutions aligned with the needs of the modern cruise industry.

Annual Cruise Club Meeting in Le Havre

January 29, 2026 14:00

The Cruise Club plenary, led by Jean-Baptiste Gastinne, took place Tuesday, January 27, at Le Havre’s Port Center. he event brought together key stakeholders and partners involved in the development of the cruise sector in Le Havre, at a pivotal moment for both the destination and the port. Discussions focused on the evolution of cruise activity, operational and guest experience challenges, and the opportunities created by the progressive commissioning of the new terminals. 2026 marks a major transition phase, with the city and port strategy taking shape on the ground. The meeting showcased the strength of collaboration and the coordination between institutional and professional partners in the region. The Cruise Club remains a key forum for dialogue, experience sharing, and joint strategic development. Coordinated by Le Havre Croisières, the Cruise Club brings together port, tourism, and economic stakeholders around a shared goal: ensuring a smooth, high-quality, and attractive port call experience for cruise lines and passengers alike. We sincerely thank all participants for the quality of the discussions and their continued commitment to promoting Le Havre as a cruise destination.

Le Havre, the first port on the Atlantic coast to connect a cruise ship to shore power!

October 30, 2025 18:14

Successful first shore power connection for a cruise ship On Thursday, October 30, the call of MSC Poesia, operated by MSC Cruises at Le Havre’s Pierre Callet quay, marked a symbolic moment: the very first shore power connection for a cruise ship along the Atlantic coast! This major step in the port’s energy transition was made possible thanks to the joint investment of HAROPA PORT, the French State, and the Normandy Region. The electrification of cruise berths will enable zero-emission calls, combining commercial attractiveness, environmental performance and passenger comfort. With this system, ships can now switch off their engines while alongside and connect directly to the local power grid, significantly reducing CO₂ and fine particle emissions in the port area. “This first connection embodies the vision of a modern, attractive, and sustainable port. Le Havre is investing for cruise compagnies, for their passengers, and for a more sustainability cruise”, said Alexandra Ruiz, Managing Director of GIP Le Havre Croisières. GIP Le Havre Croisières commends the technical success achieved by the port’s teams and highlights the strategic importance of this innovation for cruise lines partners and the territory. Further connection will now be carried out with all cruise compagnies to ensure, once the system is fully operational, a smooth, reliable process for every ship calling at Le Havre. This first shore power connection is fully aligned with the global development project of Le Havre’s future cruise terminals, led by GIP Le Havre Croisières a concrete step toward modern, sustainable and city-connected infrastructures, designed to provide an exemplary and responsible port experience for cruise lines and their guests.