Making the most of Dunkirk
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Dunkirk's cruise terminal is approximately 3 kilometers, or about 1.9 miles, from the downtown area. Printable map.
Place Jean Bart is a central square centred on a statue of the celebrated French privateer Jean Bart, with shops, cafes and restaurants around it.
Inside Bastion 32, the Dunkirk 1940 Museum covers the World War II Dunkirk evacuation, known as Operation Dynamo.
Dunkirk Port Museum explores the city's maritime story through exhibits and historic ships.