French Atlantic Ports at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026

30/04/2026

Le Havre welcomes Majestic Princess on inaugural call during first dual operation at new cruise terminals

On 16 April, Le Havre’s cruise terminals marked a key operational milestone with the first dual call at Le Havre Verrazzano Cruise Terminal. On this occasion, Majestic Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, made her inaugural call to Le Havre, marking an important milestone for the 2026 season, with 7 new vessels scheduled. This simultaneous operation alongside Nieuw Statendam from Holland America Line clearly illustrates the growing capacity of Le Havre’s cruise infrastructure. The new terminals enable the simultaneous handling of multiple vessels, demonstrating the operational capability of these facilities. As highlighted by Alexandra Ruiz, Managing Director of Le Havre Croisières: “This inaugural call of Majestic Princess, during a dual operation at our new cruise terminals, marks an important milestone for Le Havre. It reflects the strong confidence of international cruise lines and the step-change in scale of our infrastructure, now fully operational. These new facilities significantly enhance the competitiveness of Le Havre and the Normandy region on the global cruise market, while reinforcing their attractiveness among leading cruise operators.” Official welcome ceremony on board Majestic Princess A traditional plaque exchange ceremony was held on board, bringing together key institutional and port stakeholders. Caroline Leclercq, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre in charge of culture and international relations, Nicolas Chervy Harbour Master representing HAROPA PORT, Laëtitia Ziane coordinator for Seamen’s Club, and Cécilia Hesseron for Le Havre Croisières, operator of the terminal, were warmly welcomed on board by Captain Giuseppe Castellano and his crew. Strong 2026 season ahead for Majestic Princess Sailing from Fort Lauderdale and now deployed on Northern Europe itineraries, Majestic Princess begins a busy season in Le Havre, with 13 scheduled calls through September. The vessel welcomed more than 3,300 passengers on this inaugural visit, the majority from the United States, alongside approximately 1,300 crew members, reinforcing Le Havre’s strategic role within international cruise itineraries across Northern Europe.

10/04/2026

French Atlantic Ports at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026

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.

29/01/2026

Annual Cruise Club Meeting in Le Havre

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.