Private D-Day Shore Excursion from Le Havre
A private day from the Le Havre cruise port to the Normandy D-Day beaches. Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Bayeux and Arromanches, with your English-speaking driver and our own audio guide. Back at your ship before all aboard. From €990 per private vehicle.
- Port pick-up with name sign
- Back before all aboard
- English-speaking driver
- Our own audio guide
- Private vehicle up to 23 guests
Your ship docks in Le Havre, and the D-Day beaches are a morning's drive away. Your driver waits at the terminal, takes you to the places where history was made and brings you back before the ship sails. Just your group, at your own pace.
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We ask for your ship's arrival and all-aboard times when you book. We then plan the day with a safety margin so you are back at the pier early. If your schedule changes, tell us and we adjust.
Some guests spend an hour at the American Cemetery and say very little. Others want to walk Omaha Beach for a long time. Both are fine. If you travel with someone who served, or who lost a relative here, tell us when you book and we will slow the day down.
A suggested day
- Pick-up at the portYour driver meets you at the cruise terminal with a sign. We leave as soon as you are ready.
- Omaha BeachAbout 1 hour 40 to 2 hours from Le Havre. Walk the sand and see the Les Braves memorial.
- Normandy American CemeteryAbout one hour. Long rows of white marble crosses stand above the beach. Entry is free.
- BayeuxA charming old town close to the coast. A quick lunch and a walk past the cathedral.
- ArromanchesPieces of the artificial harbor are still standing in the sea. Then the drive back to the port, well before all aboard.
Timings are approximate and depend on traffic and your ship's schedule. You have about four hours on site. If your port stay is shorter, we choose fewer stops and keep each one unhurried. Pointe du Hoc or Utah Beach can replace a stop on request.
What is included
Private Mercedes vehicle. Air-conditioned and spacious. Choose a Mercedes Vito (up to 8 guests), a Mercedes V-Class business van (up to 7 guests) or a Mercedes Sprinter (16 to 23 guests). Your group only, no strangers.
English-speaking driver. Professional, punctual and experienced with international travelers. He is a driver, not a tour guide. We give you our own audio guide for the main sites. A local guide can be arranged for an extra fee.
Flexible itinerary. Stops and timing can change when operations allow.
Price
From €990 per vehicle, not per person. The price covers the Mercedes, the driver, fuel, tolls, parking and water on board. Child seats are available on request. Museum entry fees and lunch are not included. A larger group travels in a Mercedes Sprinter van, quoted on request. If you need more than 10 hours, extra time is €58 per hour for a Vito or V-Class.
See also our other Le Havre shore excursions, or the Rouen and Honfleur day.
Frequently asked questions
Is a D-Day tour possible in one day from the Le Havre cruise port?
Yes, if your ship stays in port long enough. Plan about 1 hour 40 to 2 hours of driving each way, about four hours on site and about ten hours in total. Send us your ship's arrival and all-aboard times and we tell you honestly if it fits.
How far are the D-Day beaches from Le Havre?
Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery are about 1 hour 40 to 2 hours from the port by road. Bayeux and Arromanches are close by. Times depend on traffic.
Which sites do we see?
The usual day covers Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Bayeux and Arromanches. If you prefer Pointe du Hoc or Utah Beach, we plan it with you. We keep the day realistic for your all-aboard time.
Will we be back before the ship leaves?
Yes. We build the day around your ship's schedule with a safety margin, and we follow it all day. If you arrive late, message us on WhatsApp and we adjust.
How much does a private D-Day excursion from Le Havre cost?
From €990 per vehicle, not per person. It covers the Mercedes, the driver, fuel, tolls, parking and water on board. Museum entry fees and lunch are extra. A Sprinter van for larger groups is quoted on request.
Is the driver a guide?
No. Your driver is a professional English-speaking driver, not a licensed guide. We give you our own audio guide for the main sites, and a local guide can be arranged for an extra fee.
Is there an entry fee for the American Cemetery?
No. Entry to the Normandy American Cemetery is free. Museums charge their own entrance fees.
Why a private driver instead of a cruise ship excursion?
You do not wait for dozens of other passengers. You leave when you are ready, spend as long as you wish at each site and set your own pace.
Is it a suitable day for older guests or children?
It depends on the person. The sites involve some walking on uneven ground, and the subject is serious. Child seats are available on request, and we pace the day to suit your group.
Plan your D-Day day from Le Havre
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