Plan your visit

Practical info.

Everything you need to know before boarding: meeting point, timing, recommended attire, wheelchair access conditions, what is allowed and what is forbidden on board.

Boarding

Boarding point

Cale Neptune, 200 m from the D-Day Museum along the seawall.

Check-in

15 minutes before departure, with your ticket in hand.

Duration

45 minutes, six daily departures.

Passengers arriving after departure time are not eligible for a refund.

Aerial view of Arromanches-les-Bains with visual markers for the Cale Neptune boarding area and the D-Day Museum.
Visual markers: boarding at Cale Neptune; D-Day Museum.

Toilets

No toilets on board. Public toilets nearby.

Parking

Paid parking available close to the boarding point.

Wheelchair access

The vessel is accessible from the slipway via a 2-step boarding ramp with handrail.

Wheelchair users must therefore be able to leave their chair to board, with crew assistance if needed.

For any question: Contact.

What to wear

To make the most of your experience, dress for the weather and the marine environment.

Flat shoes

Comfortable. High heels are not recommended.

Windbreaker or jacket

Depending on the season and weather conditions.

The vessel is fitted with an awning and side covers to protect passengers from sea spray and sun.

On board

Allowed on board

  • Backpacks
  • Folding strollers
  • Good cheer!

Forbidden on board

  • Bicycles
  • Scooters
  • Bulky luggage
  • Animals

L’Archimède is an amphibious passenger boat: the launch takes place from the slipway, on the beach. The tour lasts 45 minutes under French flag, with a professional crew. The full transport and boarding terms will be detailed on the ticket at the official ticketing opening.