Paris On Your Own from Le Havre Port with Round Trip Bus Transfer
Overview
Mobile ticket
Experience Paris your way with the Paris On Your Own transfer service, perfect for cruise passengers docking in Le Havre. Enjoy direct pick-up and drop-off right next to your ship, removing the stress of arranging additional transport. Begin your day at the iconic Eiffel Tower and end it near the majestic Arc de Triomphe, with 4–5 hours of free time to explore Paris at your own pace. This convenient round-trip service blends comfort, autonomy, and seamless logistics, giving you the freedom to create your own adventure. With professional staff, air-conditioned transport, and guaranteed return to your ship, it’s the ideal way to make the most of your day in the City of Light.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Normally, the excursion lasts 11 hours. On the following days, the excursion lasts 10 hours: 21,28.11.2024; 5,12,19,26.122024; 2,9.01; 6,13,20,27.02; 6,13,20.03; 24.04 (MSC Preziosa), 8,21.01; 19.02; 19.03; 16,23.04; 12,26.11; 12,24.12(AIDAnova), 16.01(NCL Bliss&MSC Preziosa), 3.02(NCL Bliss), 18.04(Nieuw Statendam), 6.05(NCL Star), 9.05(NCL Pearl), 11.05(Costa Diadema), 12,27.05; 10,24.06; 8,22.07; 5,19.08; 2,30.09; 14.10(AIDAperla), 13.05(Costa Favolova), 17.05(Carnival Miracle-9.5h), 23.05(Mein Schiff 1), 13.07&23.08(NCL Sky), 27.08(Mein Schiff 2), 10.09(NCL Dawn), 16.09(NCL Jewel), 22.09(Mein Schiff 4), 23.09(Independence Of The Seas), 15.10(Mein Schiff 3), 16.10(AIDAprima)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned bus transportation to and from Paris
Guaranteed return to ship on time
Pick-up for the return trip at the Arc de Triomphe
Drop-off directly at the Eiffel Tower
Guided Tour of Paris
Public transport tickets
Attraction Tickets
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enjoy a unique and comfortable travel experience with this round trip transfer to explore Paris on your own. This transfer is designed to offer seamless, personalized service from start to finish. For your convenience, direct pick-up and drop-off are provided right next to your cruise ship, eliminating the hassle of navigating an unfamiliar port and saving you valuable time. Attentive, professional staff will ensure a smooth boarding process and help you feel at ease throughout the journey. Upon arrival at the port, representatives will be waiting with clearly marked signs and will escort you to a modern, air-conditioned bus. The drive to Paris takes approximately three hours, including a short bathroom break before arrival. You’ll be dropped off at the iconic Eiffel Tower, giving you the perfect starting point to explore one of the world’s most famous landmarks. This central location offers easy access to many of Paris’s top attractions, allowing you to create your own itinerary and experience the city at your own pace. Enjoy 4–5 hours of free time in Paris, whether you choose to go up the Eiffel Tower, take a river cruise, or visit one of the city’s renowned museums, the day is yours to enjoy. If you're interested in a guided tour, simply speak to your host upon arrival. The return bus will depart from the Arc de Triomphe, making it easy to locate the designated meeting point for a smooth departure from the city. Be sure to confirm the exact meeting time and location with your host in Paris. Please note that the bus cannot wait for late arrivals. While drop-off is typically at the Eiffel Tower and pick-up is at the Arc de Triomphe, changes may occur due to road closures or special events. Any updates will be communicated in advance
Options
Nieuw Statendam 2026-04-16
For Nieuw Statendam: Please note this tour is only suitable for Nieuw Statendam passengers.
Duration: 10 hours: The total excursion duration is approximately 10 hours, including both transfers and time in the city.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 12-hour docking schedule, you can expect to enjoy around 3 to 3.5 hours of free time in Paris.
For Regal Princess 2025-09-15
For Regal Princess Passengers: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5 hours in Paris if your ship docks 12 hours and about 4-4.5 hours if your ship docks 13 or longer.
Fully Private with Paris Guide
Private Car for the Day: This tour includes a private car and driver for the entire duration of the tour, 10 hours.
Duration: 10 hours
Port pick up and drop off: This tour picks up and drops off at the port of Le Havre. Transfer each way takes about 2.5-3 hours.
Private Guide in Paris: This tour includes a private professional local tour guide in Paris during your time in the city, about 4-5 hours.
For NCL Prima 2025-09-15
For NCL Prima passengers: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5 hours in Paris if your ship docks 12 hours and about 4-4.5 hours if your ship docks 13 or longer.
Fully Private - Only Driver
Private Car for the Day: This tour includes a private car and driver for the entire duration of the tour, 10 hours.
Duration: 10 hours
From Port of Le Havre: Private Tour from the Port of Le Havre and back.
No guide included.
Celebrity Eclipse 2026-08-28
For Celebrity Passengers: This tour is suitable only for Celebrity Eclipse cruise passengers.
Duration: 11 hours: With a 13-hour docking schedule in Le Havre, you can enjoy a rewarding full-day shore excursion to Paris.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
Majestic Princess 2026-06-02
For Majestic Princess: Please note this tour is only suitable for Majestic Princess passengers.
Duration: 11 hours: With a 13-hour docking schedule in Le Havre, you can enjoy a rewarding full-day shore excursion to Paris.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
Majestic Princess 2026-04-16
For Majestic Princess: Please note this tour is only suitable for Majestic Princess passengers.
Duration: 11 hours: With a 13-hour docking schedule in Le Havre, you can enjoy a rewarding full-day shore excursion to Paris.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
Ticket for Paris on Your Own
Tour duration: For ships docking for 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours. For ships docking for 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Transfer time: Travel time between the cruise port and Paris is approximately 3 to 3.5 hours each way, depending on traffic.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5 hours in Paris if your ship docks 12 hours and about 4-4.5 hours if your ship docks 13 or longer.
Shared Tour Paris on Your Own
Tour duration: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : You will have about 3-3.5 hours in Paris if your ship docks 12 hours and about 4-4.5 hours if your ship docks 13 or longer.
Norwegian Sky 2026-07-08
For Norwegian Sky: Please note this tour is only suitable for Norwegian Sky passengers.
Duration: 11 hours: With a 13-hour docking schedule in Le Havre, you can enjoy a rewarding full-day shore excursion to Paris.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
Oceania Vista 2026-08-28
Transfer for Oceania Vista: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
Majestic Princess 2026-07-08
For Majestic Princess: Please note this tour is only suitable for Majestic Princess passengers.
Duration: 11 hours: With a 13-hour docking schedule in Le Havre, you can enjoy a rewarding full-day shore excursion to Paris.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
NCL Sun 2026-06-02
For NCL Sun Passengers: Please note this tour is only suitable for NCL Sun passengers.
Duration: 11 hours: For ships docking 12 hours, this tour lasts 10 hours, and for ships docking 13 hours or longer, the tour is 11 hours.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : With a 13-hour port stop, you can expect to have around 4 to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the very heart of Paris.
Carnival Legend 2026-07-18
For Carnival Legend: Please note this tour is only suitable for Carnival Legend passengers.
Duration: 9 hours: Due to the ship’s limited docking time, the tour offers a maximum 9-hour round-trip experience.
Transfer time: The transfer from the port to Paris takes about 3-3.5 hours each way.
Pick up and drop off in Paris: Pick up in Paris for the drive back is by Arc de Triomphe. Drop off in Paris is at the Eiffel Tower.
No tour guide: Please note this transfer does not include a tour guide. It is a bus service for cruise ships from port to Paris and back.
Free time in Paris : You’ll have approximately 2 to 3 hours of free time in Paris, depending on traffic and ship schedule
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great team
Janette M,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely guide & driver. The little treats were great & much appreciated. Paris was incredible & everything was superb easy.
Viator provided a bus to...
LARRY H,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Viator provided a bus to Paris from the port of Le Havre and returned us well before the required time. It was a 3 hour journey, with a 15 minute stopover to stretch our legs, and took us directly to the Eiffel Tower area. They also provided a treat of macarons and madeleines as well as a bottle of water which was an unexpected treat.
Easy transfer to Paris
Janet H,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very organized. Maximized our time in Paris. The drive to Paris took just around 2 hours. It took a little longer on the way back because we stopped at a random gas station. The bus was clean. Be aware there are no USB charging ports on the bus.
Such an easy sit back and...
Betty N,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such an easy sit back and relax ride to Paris from La Havre. Meeting places were easy to find. There is a bathroom on the bus but it's pretty small.
Paris by Coach
John H,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Got off the cruise ship and took a 3 hour bus ride to Paris. They drop you off by the Eiffel Tower and began your 4 hour journey. Take the subway to Notre Dame and just walk around to finish at the Arch De Triump. Wonderful day but long.
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