Port Chantereyne
Visiting by boat
Port Chantereyne has been a fixture of Cherbourg's waterfront since 1975, and with 1,600 berths across four docks, it's one of France's busiest ports of call. The marina feels genuinely woven into the city — you're steps from the town center, the massive Cité de la Mer maritime museum, and all the practical amenities you'd need for a longer stay. It's well-regarded for its quality of service and cleanliness, so you're not roughing it here.
What this marina offers
From the marina's website, checked Oct 11. Confirm with the marina before arrival.
Marinas and anchorages near Port Chantereyne · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
- Fullest around 02:00, emptiest around 14:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 83% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 121 boats
Plan a Passage
Popular
24 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 1st busiest of 8 nearby spots across the year