Caen-Ouistreham Shore Excursions & Cruise Port Schedule

Q: Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.

Q: How do I find shore excursions that fit my cruise?

Pick your cruise line, ship and sail date in the cruise finder. Your cruise page shows every day of your trip, the hours your ship is in Caen-Ouistreham, and the tours for that day: close to port, quick tours and visitor favorites.

Q: Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.

Q: Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.

Q: What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.

Q: How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Caen-Ouistreham, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.

Q: What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.

Q: What if my ship skips Caen-Ouistreham?

If your cruise line cancels the stop in Caen-Ouistreham, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.

Q: Where do I meet my tour?

Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.

Q: What should I bring ashore?

Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.

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Caen-Ouistreham shore excursions

Normandy: Private Tour of the D-Day Beaches (American Sector)

Caen, France

5.0 (106)

Normandy: Private Tour of the D-Day Beaches (American Sector)

Our first stop will be at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, a poignant tribute to the allied soldiers who lost their lives. Here, you will...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (106)

from
$976

D-Day private tour Omaha + Utah Beach from Caen with audio guide

Caen, France

5.0 (9)

D-Day private tour Omaha + Utah Beach from Caen with audio guide

Private tours with audio guide and driver. we adapt to the needs, desires and rhythm of your group. The driver becomes your Norman guest if...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (9)

from
$197

D-Day private tour Omaha Beach from Caen with audio guide.

Caen, France

4.8 (4)

D-Day private tour Omaha Beach from Caen with audio guide.

Private circuit on the landing beaches with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the needs, desires, rhythm of our...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.8 (4)

from
$157

Private Full-Day Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen

Caen, France

4.6 (5)

Private Full-Day Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen

Discover one of France’s most stunning attractions during this 10-hour, full-day tour of Mont-Saint-Michel. The UNESO World Heritage Site draws millions of visitors every year...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$1,419

Caen, France

4.8 (15)

Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Caen

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

from
$1,378

Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

Lisieux, France

5.0 (5)

Normandy D-Day from Bayeux | Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Bayeux — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, including...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

from
$1,399

D-Day Discovery: American sectors, A 12 hour tour for 1-4 people

Caen, France

5.0 (4)

D-Day Discovery: American sectors, A 12 hour tour for 1-4 people

Discover the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

from
$959

D-Day Discovery: Omaha Secrets, A 6,5 hour tour, for 2 people

Caen, France

5.0 (3)

D-Day Discovery: Omaha Secrets, A 6,5 hour tour, for 2 people

Discover the secrets of Omaha Beach with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life personal stories from Omaha Beach, using...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

from
$685

Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Caen

Caen, France

5.0 (1)

Private Tour: Rouen, Bayeux, and Falaise Day Trip from Caen

Your family or small group up to 6 people can visit historical Normandy with your guide/driver in a spacious air-conditioned minivan. Spend a fantastic day...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

from
$1,492

Paris Iconic Sites | Private Day Trip from Le Havre

Lisieux, France

4.3 (4)

Paris Iconic Sites | Private Day Trip from Le Havre

Paris in a day from Le Havre — the ultimate bucket list shore excursion for cruise passengers who want to experience the City of Light...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (4)

from
$979

Caen, France

D-Day Discovery: The Longest Day, A 12 hour tour for 5-8 people

A D-Day tour for 5-8 people. Visit the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will bring to life the events of...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,666

Caen, France

D-Day Discovery: American & British sectors, 2-Day tour for 5-8 P

Led by Rodolphe Rutman - a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian - this 2-day tour « D-Day Discovery Tour » offers a powerful, in-depth...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

from
$2,511

Caen, France

D-Day Discovery: American & British sectors, 2-Day Tour for 1-4 P

Led by Rodolphe Rutman - a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian - this 2-day tour « D-Day Discovery Tour » offers a powerful, in-depth...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

from
$1,803

Caen, France

Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour

Walk the sacred sands of Normandy, where American courage helped liberate a continent and preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy. It was here, on...

8 hours Free Cancellation

from
$1,000

Caen, France

Private Tour: Normandy Specialties Food Tour from Caen

Experience the best food Normandy has to offer on this 1-day tour. You will discover this beautiful region, off the beaten paths, and enjoy wonderful...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,435

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

Caen, France

5.0 (37)

Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre

This circuit is intended for a maximum of 3 passengers. This old car ride is available in French or English. Dive back into the vintage...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (37)

from
$103

Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum

Caen, France

4.8 (233)

Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum

The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris. You benefit from the...

9 hours

4.8 (233)

from
$271

Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites

Caen, France

4.8 (242)

Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites

This tour includes a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen and a guided tour of key D-Day sites. Visitors can spend as much time as...

7 hours

4.8 (242)

from
$219

From Caen Bayeux D-Day and Food Tasting Tour by Range Rover

Caen, France

5.0 (20)

From Caen Bayeux D-Day and Food Tasting Tour by Range Rover

Step aboard a Range Rover Classic and set off for a private full day tour to discover Normandy history and terroir. Throughout the day, you'll...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

from
$309

Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen

Caen, France

5.0 (55)

Private Day Tour including Normandy Landing Beaches & Battlefields from Caen

Take a private tour from Caen to the Normandy beaches, where you’ll explore sites of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (55)

from
$127

Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French

Caen, France

5.0 (5)

Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French

Thanks to the bike, we will combine two cities: a modern seaside resort and an authentic Augeron village. The visit will cover many themes to...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

from
$40

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Caen

Caen, France

5.0 (21)

Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Caen

Visit one of the most iconic attractions in France on this private day trip to Mont St-Michel from Caen. Located just off the coast of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (21)

from
$150

D-Day Omaha Beach sector - Small group from Caen aboard a Van

Caen, France

5.0 (5)

D-Day Omaha Beach sector - Small group from Caen aboard a Van

Come to visit Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from Caen Travel in a small group (4/8 participants) aboard a comfortable and air...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

from
$227

Normandy D-Day British and Canadian Sector Guided Tour

Caen, France

5.0 (16)

Normandy D-Day British and Canadian Sector Guided Tour

Explore the D-Day British and Canadian beaches with an expert guide on this immersive historical tour of Normandy. Delve into the pivotal events of World...

4 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

from
$976

Caen-Ouistreham Cruise Port Schedule

Caen-Ouistreham cruise port schedule through September 2028.

Day	Ship	Cruise	Arrival	Departure	Passengers
Thursday Apr 1, 2027	AmaDante	7 Night Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Rives-en-Seine, Caen-Ouistreham & Honfleur Cruise			150
Thursday Apr 29, 2027	AmaDante	7 Night Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Rives-en-Seine, Caen-Ouistreham & Honfleur Cruise			150
Friday May 7, 2027	Le Bellot	9 Night Porto-Leixoes, Vigo, La Coruna, Bilbao-Getxo, Saint-Malo & Caen-Ouistreham Cruise	1:00 PM	10:00 PM	184
Thursday May 27, 2027	Star Explorer	10 Night La Rochelle, Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Saint-Malo, Caen-Ouistreham & Rouen Cruise	8:00 AM	5:30 PM	224
Thursday May 27, 2027	AmaDante	7 Night Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Rives-en-Seine, Caen-Ouistreham & Honfleur Cruise			150
Thursday Jun 24, 2027	AmaDante	7 Night Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Rives-en-Seine, Caen-Ouistreham & Honfleur Cruise			150
Thursday Jul 22, 2027	AmaDante	7 Night Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Rives-en-Seine, Caen-Ouistreham & Honfleur Cruise			150
Thursday Aug 19, 2027	AmaDante	7 Night Mantes-la-Jolie, Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny, Rouen, Rives-en-Seine, Caen-Ouistreham & Honfleur Cruise			150
Wednesday Aug 25, 2027	Star Explorer	7 Night Honfleur, Caen-Ouistreham, Saint-Malo, Guernsey Island & Royan Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	224
Friday Sep 17, 2027	SeaDream I	7 Night Caen-Ouistreham, Guernsey Island, Sark Island, Douarnenez & Belle-Ile-en-Mer Cruise			112
Tuesday Sep 28, 2027	MS Hamburg	11 Night Portsmouth UK, Caen-Ouistreham, Rouen, Honfleur, Dover, London-Greenwich & Antwerp Cruise	8:00 AM	11:00 PM	394
Friday May 12, 2028	Le Bellot	9 Night Porto-Leixoes, Vigo, La Coruna, Bilbao-Getxo, Saint-Malo & Caen-Ouistreham Cruise	1:15 PM	10:00 PM	184
Friday May 19, 2028	Azamara Quest	11 Night Porto-Leixoes, La Coruna, Gijon, Bilbao-Getxo, Bordeaux, Saint-Malo & Caen-Ouistreham Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	722
Thursday Jun 1, 2028	Scenic Eclipse	11 Night Porto-Leixoes, Vigo, Ferrol, Brest, Plymouth UK, Caen-Ouistreham, Portsmouth UK & London-Tilbury Cruise			228
Friday Aug 18, 2028	Azamara Journey	9 Night Caen-Ouistreham, Rouen, Honfleur, Dunkirk, IJmuiden & Antwerp Cruise	9:30 AM	8:15 PM	710
Sunday Sep 3, 2028	Azamara Quest	11 Night Caen-Ouistreham, Saint-Malo, Bordeaux, Bilbao-Getxo, Gijon, Vigo & Porto-Leixoes Cruise	8:00 AM	6:00 PM	722

Frequently Asked Questions

Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

How do I find shore excursions that fit my cruise?

Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

What if my ship skips Caen-Ouistreham?

Where do I meet my tour?

What should I bring ashore?

Who do I contact if something goes wrong on the day?

Can I cancel my shore excursion?

What if my tour is canceled because of the weather?

Can I change my shore excursion after booking?

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