Haropa Port cruise activity on positive trajectory, shore power planned

Haropa Port unites the three ports of Le Havre, Honfleur and Rouen with Paris under the Seine Axis river and sea port authority umbrella. In total, it recorded 459,473 passengers in 2023 – a 53% increase on 2022 when it recorded 300,514 passengers.

It also represents an increase of 6.4% in the number of cruise calls: there were 182 last year and 171 in 2022.

2023 statistics

Le Havre saw the highest growth in cruise activity, racking up 435,519 passengers (+59%) and 143 calls (+20%.)

Rouen received 9, 266 passengers (+71%) and 11 calls (0%). 

Honfleur's results were slightly down with 14,688 passengers (-33%) and 28 calls (-32%). 

Team work

Le Havre Seine Metropole and Haropa Port are engaged in an ambitious plan for the development of cruise activity on Florida Point at Le Havre cruise terminal. This was initiated in February 2022, supported by the Normandy regional authority, with the aim of consolidating Haropa’s position in the European Cruise market and underpin the strong development of passenger traffic expected over the coming years.  

Le Havre Croisières public interest group was created to engage with cruise lines and service providers, while the Tourist Office Le Havre Etretat Normandie handles promotion and welcoming tourists. 

Haropa Port anticipates that the plans will drive its coastal development programme, and the construction of three new terminals to increase cruise passengers’ comfort.

Shore power 

With a view to decarbonising, Haropa Port has begun work on providing shore power. All docks used by cruise ships will have shore power connection points to promote zero emission port calls by 2026, starting with the Pierre Callet dock, where it will be operational as early as 2025. 

Studies are also being carried out on providing shore power connections for cruise ships in Rouen and Honfleur.