About us

About cherbourg.info

cherbourg.info is a travel guide to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The town lies on the north coast of the Cotentin peninsula in the Manche département. Its harbour is a port of call for cruise ships and the French end of the ferry routes to Rosslare, Dublin and Portsmouth.

The guide is built around one question: how much of Cherbourg fits into your trip? It might be a few hours ashore from a cruise ship, a day before or after your crossing, or several days with trips out to Barfleur and La Hague. Alongside that we cover the sights, from the Cité de la Mer to Fort du Roule, getting from the terminal into town and the ferries from Cherbourg.

Editorial policy and bookings

We are an editorial travel guide, not a tourist office, port operator or ferry company. Opening times, timetables and conditions of carriage are set by the operators themselves. Once you have booked, the confirmation and terms of your booking provider apply.

You compare and book ferry tickets to Ireland and England through Direct Ferries. Tickets for the Cité de la Mer are sold through Tiqets. The accommodation map comes from Stay22 and takes you to the providers listed there.

If you have a question about a reservation, contact the provider named in your confirmation. Our contact page helps you find the right one.