Cherbourg sits on the tip of the Cotentin Peninsula in the Normandy Region of France. Most cruise ships dock in Le Havre for passengers to visit either the Normandy beaches or Paris. However, due to a worker's strike in Le Havre, the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas could not dock in Le Havre, so Cherbourg was a substitute destination. Cruise ship passengers can visit the Normandy beaches, the Saire Valley, Cap de la Hague, or Mont Saint Michel from Cherbourg.
Many passengers choose to either walk into town (about 15 minutes) or take a shuttle bus. Cherbourg is a town of about 90,000 residents, and is best known for its aquarium, parks, and museums.
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