Cherbourg
Originally a little fishing village, Cherbourg is today one of France’s most important naval towns, famous for being home to the submarine industry.
A popular holiday destination with a strong gastronomic heritageOriginally a little fishing village, Cherbourg is today one of France’s most important naval towns, famous for being home to the submarine industry. Cherbourg is located in the region of Normandy, a popular holiday destination and an area with a strong gastronomic heritage. Apples, including the apple brandy Calvados as well as Normandy cheeses are typical here.
Cherbourg represents a great day away from your luxury MSC cruise ship; whatever the weather, all cruise guests will find something to do during their day off the ship. We will tempt you onshore with our comprehensive package of excursions around Cherbourg as well as the best deals on sights in the city. One of Cherbourg’s highlights is within easy reach: the ‘Cité de la Mer’ (‘Sea City’) a staggering oceanographic museum and aquarium, in which you can easily spend the whole afternoon. The museum sets out to chart Man’s conquest of the ocean depths; you can go inside a submarine and visit Europe’s deepest aquarium. The Liberation Museum is an important site dedicated to the different stages of the Second World War, including reconstructions of the D-day landings. Great day trips within easy reach of Cherbourg include an excursion to Mont-St-Michel and to Bayeaux, to the famous tapestries depicting the Norman Conquest.
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The cruise terminal is located near the city centre and offers many services including a bar-restaurant, post office, foreign exchange, public phones, bus and taxi rank. There is a shuttle service to the town center.
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CHE02 - BARFLEUR & CHERBOURG - 4,5 hours - 2012
Leave the port and reach the eastern point of the Cotentin region by travelling through the lovely French Normandy farming landscape. We will arrive at Saint Vaast, a famous oyster breeding centre, located in front of Tatihou island. Continue to Barfleur, a charming fishing port with ancient grey, granite houses and quiet narrow streets. Free time to stroll around or enjoy a drink (not included) in the pretty harbour-side cafés. We will then continue to the Gatteville Lighthouse, the second tallest in France at 75 metres, with 365 steps and 52 windows; the first point of contact for any ship wishing to enter Le Havre harbour. Return to Cherbourg for a sightseeing tour before returning to the port.Please note: limited number of guides in languages other than French. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in French only.
Price per person $88.00 Adults $62.00 Children
CHE03 - CAP LA HAGUE & CHERBOURG - 5 hours - 2012 Ideal for nature-lovers, this excursion takes place in the rugged countryside west of Cherbourg. We will drive along the scenic coast road passing by Urville-Nacqueville, a popular resort that became fashionable in the XIX century. Your first photo stop will be at Omonville-La Rogue, a charming fishing village with a yachting harbour dominated by an XVIII century fort. Next stop will be Port Racine, the smallest port in France. Following the coast road we will reach Cape La Hague-Goury, famous for its lifeboats stations and where you can visit the famous "Raz Blanchard" lifeboat. The excursion continues via the wild and picturesque "Baie d'Ecalgrain" along to "Nez de Jobourg" for breathtaking views of the coastline and the cliffs tops. Return to Cherbourg for a walking tour through the pedestrian streets around the former market and to visit the Sainte Trinité Basilica. Return to the port.Please note: Limited number of seats and of guides in languages other than French. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in French only.
Price per person $88.00 Adults $62.00 Children
The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.
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