Deauville & Honfleur tour from Le Havre: Cider tasting included

Two Norman harbors and a working distillery in one morning from the ship

A shore excursion from Le Havre cruise terminal combining Deauville's legendary Promenade des Planches and Honfleur's medieval harbor with entry to a traditional Norman estate where cider becomes Calvados, aged in historic cellars and tasted on-site. Your guide meets you at the terminal. Return is timed to your ship's departure. Seven to eight hours, with free time for lunch in Honfleur and stops at the boardwalk, the old harbor, and Quai Sainte-Catherine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Deauville, Honfleur, and cider tasting

• Stroll Promenade des Planches boardwalk
• Visit Les Halles de Deauville market
• Walk along Vieux Bassin harbor in Honfleur
• Enjoy free time for lunch in Honfleur
• Walk along Quai Sainte-Catherine promenade
• Visit Sainte-Catherine Church
• Tour Norman estate and taste cider and Calvados

The experience

The Promenade des Planches is where this tour starts: the boardwalk lined with beach cabins named after actors and directors who have attended Deauville's annual film festival. You walk the beachfront facing the English Channel, then visit Les Halles de Deauville, the indoor market where vendors sell fresh seafood and local produce. From there, the route moves to Honfleur, where the Vieux Bassin (the old harbor ringed by 16th- to 18th-century townhouses in faded pastels) is the heart of the town. Fishing boats and waterside cafés fill the scene. You have free time here to eat lunch at your own pace, with the option to try traditional crêpes or mussels with fries, both staples of Norman cooking.

After Honfleur's harbor, you walk Quai Sainte-Catherine, the quayside promenade lined with shops, art galleries, and seafood restaurants, then stop at Sainte-Catherine Church: a structure built entirely of wood by shipbuilders, with an impressive nave and twin bell towers. The final stop is a traditional Norman estate outside Honfleur where cider is transformed into Calvados and aged in historic cellars. A guided tasting follows, with samples of cider, Calvados, pommeau, and other apple-based spirits. Non-alcoholic tasting is available on request.

Pickup happens at Le Havre cruise terminal, where your English-speaking guide meets you. Chilled water is provided throughout the day, and your return to the ship is guaranteed before all-aboard time. The tour runs seven to eight hours and suits all fitness levels. Children from age four are welcome, and specialized infant seats and strollers are available.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Le Havre cruise terminal.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry to the cider and Calvados distillery.
• guided tasting of cider, Calvados, pommeau, and apple-based spirits.
• chilled water throughout the day.
• return to the ship guaranteed before all-aboard time.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Normandy Private Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're sailing from Le Havre and want to visit both Honfleur and Deauville in one outing with guaranteed return before all-aboard, plus a cider and Calvados tasting included.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Promenade des Planches in Deauville?

The Promenade des Planches is Deauville's famous boardwalk along the beach, lined with beach cabins named after actors and directors who have attended the town's annual American Film Festival. It faces the English Channel and is known for its iconic beach umbrellas.

Can I eat lunch in Honfleur, or is it included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but you have free time in Honfleur to eat at your leisure. Local options include traditional crêpes and mussels with fries at waterside cafés around the Vieux Bassin and Quai Sainte-Catherine.

What will I taste at the cider distillery?

At the traditional Norman estate, you taste cider, Calvados, pommeau, and other apple-based spirits. The tasting is guided and takes place in historic cellars where the spirits are aged. A non-alcoholic tasting option is available.

Is the return to the ship guaranteed before my all-aboard time?

Yes. Your all-aboard time is the operator's promise. The tour is designed so you return to Le Havre cruise terminal in time for ship departure.

What is Sainte-Catherine Church in Honfleur?

Sainte-Catherine Church is a unique structure built entirely of wood by shipbuilders. It features an impressive nave and twin bell towers and is one of Honfleur's most distinctive landmarks.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Deauville and Honfleur?

No. Pickup and drop-off at Le Havre cruise terminal are included, and you travel in comfort throughout the day with your guide.