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Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer

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Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer
Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer
Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer
Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer
Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer
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Description

Experience Paris your way with the Paris On Your Own transfer service, perfect for cruise passengers docking in Le Havre. Enjoy direct pick-up and drop-off right next to your ship, removing the stress of arranging additional transport. Begin your day at the iconic Eiffel Tower and end it near the majestic Arc de Triomphe, with 4–5 hours of free time to explore Paris at your own pace. This convenient round-trip service blends comfort, autonomy, and seamless logistics, giving you the freedom to create your own adventure. With professional staff, air-conditioned transport, and guaranteed return to your ship, it’s the ideal way to make the most of your day in the City of Light.

Tour Options

LIBERTY OF THE SEAS
  • Shared tour notice : Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer. Free time in Paris: You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
Shared ShorEX
CARNIVAL LEGEND - 10h tour
  • Shared tour notice: Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 10 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
NORWEGIAN
  • Shared tour notice : Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
MAJESTIC PRINCESS
  • Shared tour notice : With a max of 45 passengers per bus, including round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
For NCL Prima 2025-09-15
  • For NCL Prima passengers: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back. Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5 hours in Paris if your ship docks 12 hours and about 4-4.5 hours if your ship docks 13 or longer.
Fully Private with Paris Guide
  • Private Car for the Day: This tour includes a private car and driver for the entire duration of the tour, 10 hours. Duration: 10 hours Port pick up and drop off: This tour picks up and drops off at the port of Le Havre. Transfer each way takes about 2.5-3 hours. Private Guide in Paris: This tour includes a private professional local tour guide in Paris during your time in the city, about 4-5 hours.
MAJESTIC PRINCESS
  • Shared tour notice: Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris: You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
Ticket for a Shared Tour
  • Shared tour notice: Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris: You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
Fully Private - Only Driver
  • Private Car for the Day: This tour includes a private car and driver for the entire duration of the tour, 10 hours. Duration: 10 hours From Port of Le Havre: Private Tour from the Port of Le Havre and back. No guide included.
Ticket for a Shared Tour
  • Shared tour notice: Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
MAJESTIC PRINCESS
  • For Majestic Princess: Please note this tour is only suitable for Majestic Princess passengers. Duration: 11 hours: With a 13-hour docking schedule in Le Havre, you can enjoy a rewarding full-day shore excursion to Paris. Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back. Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
CELEBRITY ECLIPSE
  • Shared tour notice: Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris: You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
OCEANIA VISTA
  • Shared tour notice: Round-trip transfers between Le Havre and Paris (3–3.5 h each way). Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Guide presence: This transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships, running from the port to Paris and back. Ship/schedule adaptation note: Adapted to the docking schedule. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the program and ensure a safe, on-time return. Pick up and drop off in Paris : Pick-up in Paris for the drive back is by the Arc de Triomphe. Drop-off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5h in Paris if your ship docks 12h and about 4-4.5h if your ship docks 13h or longer.
NIEUW STATENDAM
  • For Nieuw Statendam: Please note this tour is only suitable for Nieuw Statendam passengers. Duration: 10 hours: The total excursion duration is approximately 10 hours, including both transfers and time in the city. Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back. Free time in Paris : With a 12-hour docking schedule, you can expect to enjoy around 3 to 3.5 hours of free time in Paris.
NCL Sun 2026-06-02
  • For NCL Sun Passengers: Please note this tour is only suitable for NCL Sun passengers. Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours. Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way. Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower. No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back. Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.

Highlights

Air-conditioned bus transportation to and from Paris
Guaranteed return to ship on time
Pick-up for the return trip at the Arc de Triomphe
Drop-off directly at the Eiffel Tower

What's included

Included
Air-conditioned bus transportation to and from Paris
Guaranteed return to ship on time
Pick-up for the return trip at the Arc de Triomphe
Drop-off directly at the Eiffel Tower
Not included
Guided Tour of Paris
Public transport tickets
Attraction Tickets
Food and drinks
No maps or commentary are provided.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Normally, this tour lasts 11 hours. On the following days, the tour lasts 10 hours: In 2026: 16th of April (Nieuw Statendam), 20th of June (Carnival Legend), 1st of July (Oceania Sirena), 9th of October (Liberty of the Seas). On the following days, the tour lasts 9 hours: 18th of July (Carnival Legend),

Reviews(66)

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Romeo_A
July 11, 2026
Boring bus ride to Paris...

Boring bus ride to Paris and back. Not much time to do any tours in Paris. Drop off and pick up points in Paris differ which was inconvenient finding pick up spot. We had to ask 5 people where the address was and the directions all differed. We spent a long time walking around trying to find pick up spot.

Operator response

Dear Romeo, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that the bus ride from Le Havre to Paris takes approximately three hours each way, and this travel time is clearly mentioned in the tour itinerary. For the drop-off and pick-up locations in Paris, we provide the exact details by email one week before the tour and again by SMS one day before departure, so guests have the information in advance. Since this option is a transfer-only experience and does not include a guided tour in Paris, we always recommend that guests have at least one working phone available during the day. This allows them to contact us directly if they need assistance finding the meeting point or have any questions while in Paris. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to make the experience as smooth and clear as possible for our guests. Natalia Vexperio

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Sean_B
July 9, 2026
Paris Excursion

Great experience. Knowledgeable guide and got back to ship with time to spare. Would use again. Thank you!

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Alex_C
July 9, 2026
Get to the bus on time! ...

Get to the bus on time! William our guide and Denis our driver were terrific! However they waited way too long for 2 members of booking who were late on return to bus. A grace period of 15 minutes or so is understandable. However we were forced to wait almost 45 minutes.

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Kailey_F
July 9, 2026
Honeymoon!

We had so much fun on this tour! We are Americans on our honeymoon to Europe, and we went on a Princess Cruise. We really enjoyed our tour guide, including his friendliness and his expertise. We would definitely do this the same way again.

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483williamo
June 29, 2026
Great experience

We used this bus transfer during our cruise in June 2026 on the Carnival Legend. It was easy to find the tour guide and bus at the cruise port. The cost was significantly less than the excursion offered by Carnival. William, who was our host on the bus was incredibly helpful. When we arrived in Paris, as we got off the bus, he provided us with a bottled water, macaroons, and a Madeline cookie. This a great surprise, and the macaroons and cookie were delicious. The bus was also easy to find following our visit in Paris. When we re-boarded the bus for our drive back to the cruise port, William once again provided bottled water. As a special surprise he also offered glasses of champagne. If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to get to Paris from the cruise port at Le Havre, this is a much better deal than that offered by Carnival excursions.

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Jaylynn0908
May 20, 2026
Wonderful transfer to Paris

We took this excursion in April 2026 and it was one of the best experiences we have had. Vexperio provided exceptional communication, including an email 2 weeks ahead with all of the information we could need. Our ship was delayed in allowing us off and they adjusted and still gave us close to the promised amount of time in Paris. I highly recommend them, and have booked them for a different tour later this year. Of note, the bus was very nice and had both USB and USBC ports for charging.

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MARIA_B
April 21, 2026
One Unforgettable Day in Paris.

Customs was late in clearing the ship, but the Tour Company made us feel very relaxed letting us know that they would wait for us to disembark, and got us back to the Ship on Time, 5 to 6 hours in Paris. We had it all planned out on our own, Notre Dame, Eifel Tower, Arch Triumph and Champ Elysses. You can only get the free tickets to enter Notre Dame 3 days before before the day of you're visit, and they only offer 15,000 daily selected time tickets on the Official Website. You have to calculate the date and time of the visit, we selected our tickets for 1:00 pm base on the 3 hour travel time from La Havre France Cruise port to Paris. Well worth it. If you've never visited Paris! As they saying goes, you can hear about a place 100 times, but nothing like seeing it in front of you're eyes One Time!! Vexperio Tours.

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Kimberlee_D
August 26, 2025
Unable to go on tour due to pneumonia.

Probably would have been great to go on. But, I had pneumonia 4 days into the cruise, so wasn’t able to do the excursion.

Operator response

Dear Kimberlee, We’re very sorry to hear that you were unwell during your cruise. Your health and safety are always the most important, and we completely understand that you weren’t able to join the tour. We hope you are feeling much better now, and we would be happy to welcome you on one of our excursions in the future when the timing is right. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Natalia Vexperio

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Pam_S
August 22, 2025
Wonderful and relaxing...

Wonderful and relaxing bus ride with guide and courteous bus driver. Plenty of time to see Paris, but right on museum time

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liduvina m
August 21, 2025
Staff was organized

Staff was organized. They had sign holding up were to go for excursion. Staff was also aware of time ship docked and any delays. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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