Cherbourg Ferry Port Information
Cherbourg is one of the best-connected ferry ports in France and is a gateway to the beautiful Cotentin Peninsula. Cherbourg is ideal for visiting the Manche department of Normandy, Brittany and west France. This harbour town has an unmatched maritime heritage. It was one of the first locations the Titanic visited on its infamous voyage and was swiftly freed from Nazi rule following the Normandy Landings.
This port's facilities include payphones, tourist information, showers, disabled toilets in terminal and vehicle check-in lanes, wheelchairs available in case of emergency, disabled parking, shuttles connect the ferry terminal to the ship, including a bus equipped with a ramp for easy access for disabled pedestrians and the building itself is wheelchair-accessible with lift. There is also a brasserie-style restaurant that is open for arrivals and departures.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherbourg
Frequently Asked Questions About Cherbourg
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What are the check-in times for Brittany Ferries from Cherbourg?
What are the check-in times for Irish Ferries from Dublin to Cherbourg and Cherbourg to Dublin?
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Port Terminals For Cherbourg
Passenger Terminal
Foot passengers and vehicle drivers have distinct check-in areas. Vehicle passengers should follow signs for vehicle check-in, where cars, motorbikes, and larger vehicles are processed separately. Drivers are advised to arrive early for security and customs checks. Foot passengers can check in at the passenger terminal, usually accessible via a dedicated entrance. Both areas provide seating, restrooms, and refreshments for waiting travellers.
Modes of Transport: Foot passenger, Motorcycle, Van (passenger), Standard Car, Bicycle
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Reviews For Cherbourg
Not impressed as it was…
Not impressed as it was cancelled at short notice
I missed my ferry on…
I missed my ferry on Saturday 31 January bcs it was rescheduled for an earlier departure and I didn't reicive any notifications from Afery or irish ferries. I had to stay 2 nights in a hotel in Cherbourg and now my departure is foreseen for monday 2nd February. Who gonna pay me the lost time for 2 days and hotel accommodation for 2 nights??
It's the best way to…
It's the best way to go from London to Paris, as you can sleep during the night and arrive in Cherbourg in the morning. I take along my bicycle, which makes it easier to get to the gare in Cherbourg.