Cruise to Rouen: Discover Normandy’s Scenic & Cultural Heritage

Technical Information

Your Rouen Stop-Over

Rouen Cruise Port accepts compliant fuel and exhaust gas cleaning systems, including open-loop, closed-loop and hybrid scrubbers, as well as IMO-compliant low-sulphur fuels and approved alternatives.

Shoreside power for cruise vessels is planned, with OPS-ready infrastructure targeted for 2030. The port can supply LNG bunkering by dedicated bunkering vessel or barge, and is progressively opening up to other alternative fuels for cruise ships.

Reception facilities are available for contaminated ballast water and waste oils, in line with international environmental regulations.

Berths

Max. length: 250 m
Max. beam: N.A.
Max. draught: 8,5 m (fresh water) to be confirmed by harbourmaster’s office
Max. air draught: 48 m to be confirmed by Rouen pilot station
Services (through your port agent)
Bunkering: Yes
Bunkers available: Yes, by truck
Tug available: Yes.
Solid waste disposal: Yes
Toxic waste disposal: Yes
Bilge and Sludge disposal facilities: Yes
Grey and black water disposal facilities: Yes
Ship’s stores and provisions: Crane
Garbage disposal: Yes
Fresh water provisions: Yes

Pier/ Pier area

Tourism information centre: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Shops: Yes, 10 min walk away
Restaurants / bars: Yes, 10 min walk away
Shuttle service: Yes
Taxi stands: Yes
Parking spaces for vehicles: Yes
Mailbox: Yes, with tourist information desk
Crew centre: Seaman’s Club in Town
Handicap accessible: Ye

Seamless and expeditious journeys

Distances from Rouen

HAROPA Rouen allows the discovery of the historic streets of Rouen, and then embark on seamless and expeditious journeys to some of France’s most iconic destinations – Paris, the City of Love; the opulent Palace of Versailles; and the charming village of Giverny, Monet’s beloved home and gardens.

The Cruise Ship Terminal offers quick and easy access to several key destinations:

Charles de Gaulle Airport: 90 minutes
Orly Airport: 100 minutes
Paris: 90 minutes
Versailles: 80 minutes
Honfleur: 60 minutes
Giverny: 50 minutes
Caen: 75 minutes
D-Day Beaches: 90 minutes

Technical Information

Your Rouen Stop-Over

The newly renovated Seine riverfront is lined with gardens and activities, making for a comfortable walk from the ship to the historic city centre. Nature, restaurants, bars, terraces, nightlife culture, leisure activities and shopping draws locals and visitors alike to discover the attractiveness of the Seine.

Berths

Max. length: 250 m
Max. beam: N.A.
Max. draught: 8,5 m (fresh water) to be confirmed by harbourmaster’s office
Max. air draught: 48 m to be confirmed by Rouen pilot station

Services (through your port agent)

Bunkering: Yes
Bunkers available: Yes, by truck
Tug available: Yes.
Solid waste disposal: Yes
Toxic waste disposal: Yes
Bilge and Sludge disposal facilities: Yes
Grey and black water disposal facilities: Yes
Ship’s stores and provisions: Crane
Garbage disposal: Yes
Fresh water provisions: Yes

Pier/ Pier area

Tourism information centre: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Shops: Yes, 10 min walk away
Restaurants / bars: Yes, 10 min walk away
Shuttle service: Yes
Taxi stands: Yes
Parking spaces for vehicles: Yes
Mailbox: Yes, with tourist information desk
Crew centre: Seaman’s Club in Town
Handicap accessible: Yes

Nautical Miles

Distance from Rouen

Explore how close Rouen is to key European ports.

Located in the heart of Normandy, Rouen provides easy sea access to destinations across Northern and Western Europe — from nearby Honfleur and Le Havre to major ports like Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Bilbao. Its strategic position on the River Seine makes Rouen an ideal stop or turnaround port for cruise itineraries connecting France, the British Isles, and the Atlantic coast.

Distance from Rouen (in nautical miles):