Private Shore Tour: D-Day – Omaha & Utah Beaches

Step back into history on this private shore tour of the D-Day US sector in Normandy. Visit the key locations where the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions landed during the early hours of June 6, 1944, and explore both American landing beaches, Utah and Omaha. Stand atop the dramatic cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, where US Rangers carried out one of the war’s most daring assaults. Concluded at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, a deeply moving tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.

1. 1

   Ouistreham

   15 min

   Pickup from the Port of Caen-Ouistreham for a walking tour of beaches.

2. 2

   Sainte-Mere-Eglise

   1.5 hours

   Begin in the countryside where the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions parachuted into Normandy. Visit key villages and drop zones, such as Sainte-Mère-Église, and learn about the challenges faced by paratroopers during the night landings. Your guide will explain how these missions were vital to the success of D-Day.

3. 3

   Utah Beach

   1.5 hours

   Explore Utah Beach, where American forces landed with fewer losses but critical objectives. Walk along the wide sandy shoreline and learn about the strategy and progress of the landings. Optional time to visit the Utah Beach Museum (not included).

4. 4

   Pointe du Hoc

   1 hour

   Visit the dramatic cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, still marked by bomb craters. Hear the story of the US Rangers who scaled the cliffs under heavy fire to neutralize German artillery positions. Walk among the bunkers and cliffs overlooking the English Channel.

5. 5

   Omaha Beach

   1.5 hours

   Stop at Omaha Beach, the most heavily defended landing site. Learn about the intense fighting that took place here and the bravery of the soldiers who faced overwhelming obstacles. The scale of the beach helps illustrate the difficulty of the assault.

6. 6

   Omaha Beach

   1.5 hours

   End the tour at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. Walk among the white crosses and Stars of David, visit the memorial and reflecting pool, and pay tribute to the fallen. This solemn site offers time for reflection and remembrance.

7. 7

   Ouistreham

   1 hour

   Enjoy a comfortable drive back to the port or your requested drop-off point, timed to match your cruise schedule.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.