cruise : Sea cruise: more than 200 calls expected in 2026

Driven by HAROPA PORT’s ongoing investments to continuously enhance service quality, the seagoing cruise sector will continue in 2026 the positive momentum built over the past several years. The terminals of Le Havre, Honfleur and Rouen are expecting more than 200 cruise ship calls.

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In Le Havre, the cruise season resumed as early as 2 January 2026. For the coming year, the GIP Le Havre Croisière is forecasting 137 calls, including 7 inaugural calls:

  • Majestic Princess (Princess Cruises) on 16 April,
  • Mein Schiff Relax (TUI Cruises) on 12 May,
  • Liberty of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) on 30 May,
  • Seven Seas Navigator (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) on 17 July,
  • Crystal Serenity (Crystal Cruises) on 1 August,
  • Viking Mira (Viking Ocean Cruises) on 29 September,
  • Viking Vela (Viking Ocean Cruises) on 3 October.

In Rouen, the Balmoral (Fred. Olsen Cruises) will open the season on 17 February, marking the start of a 15-call season at the Rive Droite Cruise Terminal (TCRD).

Ongoing terminal modernisation

In Honfleur, 54 calls are expected on quays QSH1 and QSH3, including four inaugural calls:

  • Greg Mortimer (Aurora Expeditions) on 3 May 2026,
  • Viking Saturn (Viking Cruises) on 25 May 2026,
  • Douglas Mawson (Sunstone Ships) on 9 September 2026,
  • Scenic Eclipse II (Scenic) on 28 July 2026.

The quay QSH3 has recently undergone modernisation works completed in November 2025. The pavement was renewed across the cruise terminal, parking area and operating zone, covering 10,000 m² and representing an investment of more than €150,000 by HAROPA PORT.

In Le Havre, the major shore power project at the Pointe de Floride cruise terminal (RENAQ) has entered a new phase. Following works on the Pierre Callet quay, construction began in July 2025 on the Roger Meunier quay. These projects illustrate HAROPA PORT’s commitment to enhancing the passenger experience while accelerating the decarbonisation of maritime transport.