🚢 How to Take a Cruise from Southampton to Northern France

This time, I departed from Portsmouth (just 20km from Southampton) to Caen in Normandy—a charming northern French city right across the English Channel! The cruise takes about 6 hours, and remember to check in at least 1 hour early. 🛳 Cruise Details: Departure (UK): 3:00 PM from Portsmouth International Port Arrival (France): 10:00 PM in Caen Pro Tip: Even in May, the English Channel is freezing—bring warm clothes! 🥶 Bonus: Stunning sunset views at sea before arrival! 🌅 🚆 How to Get There from Southampton: 1️⃣ Take the train to Cosham station 2️⃣ Then, catch Bus #8 to Portsmouth International Port (⚠️ Not Portsmouth Harbour!) ➡️ From here, you can sail to multiple Northern French cities, including: Caen (D-Day history) Le Havre (Monet’s hometown) Cherbourg Mont Saint-Michel 🏰 Saint-Malo 🏰 Exploring Caen: A war-torn yet romantic city with: ✔️ Mémorial de Caen (France’s largest WWII museum—a must for history lovers!) ✔️ Caen Castle 🏰 ✔️ Abbaye aux Dames (Women’s Abbey) ⛪ ✔️ Parc de la Colline aux Oiseaux (Bird Hill Park) 🌿 ✔️ Église Saint-Pierre & Église Saint-Jean (The "Leaning Tower of Caen" 😅) ✔️ Canal-side markets (Weekends only—so lively!) 🛍️ Perfect for a weekend getaway! ✨ #Cruise #StudyAbroadLife #EnglishChannel #SunsetAtSea #FranceTravel #NormandyLandings #Caen #WeekendTrip 🇫🇷🇬🇧🌊