Normandy D-Day Shore Tour from Cruise | Guide & Lunch Included
Description
SELECT SHIP'S NAME AS INDICATED INTO SELECTED BOOKING DATE This shared shore excursion from Le Havre covers the complete American story of June 6, 1944 — Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery — with a licensed WWII expert guide and a freshly prepared French lunch included in the price. As seen in Saving Private Ryan, Omaha Beach is one of the great bucket list destinations for American travelers. Your guide brings the events of June 6, 1944 to life across every site, with sector-by-sector commentary that goes far beyond the standard tour. Designed specifically for cruise passengers, with pickup and drop-off at Le Havre cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.
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Itinerary
Your tour begins with a convenient pickup directly at the cruise terminal in Le Havre, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to your first stop
You will continue your journey to Pointe du Hoc, this area stands as one of the most dramatic and significant D-Day landmarks. Perched on high cliffs between Utah and Omaha Beaches, this site was a heavily fortified German position. On June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Rangers bravely scaled the cliffs under enemy fire to neutralize the artillery. Visitors today can explore bomb craters, bunkers, and the memorial dedicated to the Rangers’ extraordinary courage. Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Afterwards, head to Omaha Beach and pass through 8 kms of the coast of facing the English Channel. Ashore, you will find a sculpture called Les Braves ‘The Braves’ in honor of the soldiers who fought the war. There will be an opportunity to stop for a quick lunch near Omaha Beach.
Next, continue the tour to the Normandy American Cemetery to pay tribute to the fighters of the battle. The visitor center offers a detailed exhibition about the war. This will be our last stop before heading to a 2 hour drive back to the the port or your hotel.
Return to Le Havre After a full day exploring Normandy’s most important World War II sites, relax on your return journey to Le Havre, arriving back at the cruise terminal.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group size: This is a shared group excursion with up to 25 fellow cruise passengers.
- Lunch on board: As part of your shore excursion, enjoy a delicious lunch with a freshly made French sandwich from a local Le Havre bakery, bottled water, and a sweet treat (seasonal apple or yogurt). A relaxed and satisfying break that both adults and children will love. Please let us know of any dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) at least 72 hours before the tour so we can accommodate you.
- Easy booking confirmation: You’ll receive confirmation right away. If you book within 9 days of your tour date, final confirmation will be sent within 48 hours (subject to availability).
- Cruise-friendly schedule: The tour is designed to match your ship’s arrival and departure times from Le Havre, so you can relax and enjoy without worrying about missing the ship.
- Please note the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and some walking over uneven ground is required.
- Fitness level: A moderate level of physical activity is needed to fully enjoy the sites.
Reviews(15)
What a wonderful day with our driver, Sache, and our guide, Elise, in Normandy from our cruise ship. Sache was right on time to pick us up from the cruise terminal. We picked up our guide close to Normandy. Elise was bright, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We visited the German Cemetery, the American Cemetery, Pont du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach with the remnants of the Mulberry Docks, a German gun battery with the guns still in place and at the end a Commonwealth (British and Canadian) Cemetery. Elise had numerous photos and information to highlight every site. We dropped Elise in Bayeaux and Sache had us back to the ship right on time. This was a great day. We received what we paid for and it was worth the expense.
Dear Steven, Thank you for choosing us! We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience with the tour. We shall pass on your kind words to Elisa & Sache. We look forward to welcoming you back in Normandy in the future!
The points of interest were excellent. Better organization at bus pick up would have helped make the day more pleasant. It took nearly 30 minutes for everyone to find the Viator representative and bus. Our tour guide Philip, who was very knowledgeable, rushed us at Omaha Beach, giving us 20 minutes to eat lunch and take pictures. Also, we were under the impression that we would be stopping at the Normandy museum which didn't happen.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the sites visited and appreciated Philip’s knowledge. We apologize for the confusion at the meeting point and will work on improving the pick-up organization. We’re also sorry you felt rushed at Omaha Beach. Our guides follow a carefully timed itinerary to ensure guests return to the ship on time, but we’ll certainly share your comments with Philip. Regarding the museum, we apologize for any misunderstanding and will review our tour description to ensure it is as clear as possible. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Excellent tour, very informative. I wish we had more time at Omaha Beach, though. Highly recommend this tour
Hi Michael, Thank you for your kind review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. We understand wishing for a little more time at Omaha Beach—there’s certainly a lot to take in. We look forward to welcome you back to Normandy in future!
The tour guide was not very nice. He was rude and arrogant.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience with the guide did not meet your expectations. Providing friendly, professional, and respectful service is something we take very seriously, and your comments are certainly not the standard we strive to deliver. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will discuss your feedback internally with our team to help ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you again for your honest review, and we hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our services in the future.
Phillips was so knowledgeable and humorous. A great exploration of Omaha Beach.
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Omaha Beach with Philip, and that his knowledge and humor made the experience so special. I will gladly share your lovely words with him. Warm regards, Normandy Private Tours
The driver was excellent and the guide was awesome! Never stopped talking, and therefore gave us a tremendous amount of information. Good information. Now know a great deal more than I did going in… and appreciate that. Thank him for me.
Hi Lori, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with both the driver and the guide, and that the visit was so informative and meaningful. I will gladly pass along your thanks to the guide. Warm regards, Normandy Private Tours
Our tour guide was great! He knew all the behind scenes information. Our bus driver was great! This tour covered Pont du Loc, Omaha Beach (2 stops), and the American Cemetery. Great tour!
Hi Sharyl, Many thanks for your lovely review. We’re so pleased the guide was able to share those behind-the-scenes details and that the driver helped make the day smooth and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear that the visits to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery made for such a great tour. Warm regards, Normandy Private Tours
Covered every topic in detail with compassion, knowledge and personality. Enough time at each stop and a free lunch to boot
Hi, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We’re so glad to hear that the tour felt detailed, compassionate and personal, with the right amount of time at each stop. It’s wonderful to know the experience was both meaningful and enjoyable. Warm regards, Normandy Private Tours
Our tour guide was Polly. She was horrible with details of the tour. Not informative at all. She should not be doing this tour. The worst tour we had with Viator, and we have taken plenty. The tour was great, but not the tour guide.
Hello Karen, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience with the guide did not meet your expectations. We are glad to know you enjoyed the tour itself, but we understand how important a knowledgeable and engaging guide is to the overall experience. Your remarks regarding the level of information and commentary provided have been noted and will be reviewed internally with the guide concerned. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
The sites themselves were moving and worth the trip. The tour guide, Polly, was underwhelming. I'll prepared and couldn't handle simple questions like : how many men landed on D-day
Hello Peter, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the guiding did not meet your expectations. Your comments have been noted and will be reviewed internally with the guide concerned. Nevertheless, we are glad to know that the sites you visited gave meaning to your journey to Normandy. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you in France, this time with our best guides.
