Brittany Ferries Overview
Brittany Ferries offer a wide selection of cross channel ferries between the UK, Spain, France and Ireland. With AFerry.com you can book Brittany Ferries services between the English ferry ports of Plymouth, Poole and Portsmouth, Santander in Spain, Cork in Ireland and the ferry ports of Cherbourg, Caen, St. Malo and Roscoff in France.
With Brittany Ferries' wide choice of ferry crossings you can choose the port that's most convenient for you, keeping driving to a minimum. Another advantage is that their arrival ports all offer easy access to the major road networks in France and Spain, which makes driving on the continent much easier than you might imagine.
The ferry operator Brittany Ferries was founded in 1972; it was recognised at the time that the UK represented a huge market for both the strong Breton farming community and Brittany as a tourist destination. Brittany Ferries could ship fresh produce north and bring tourists south.
In 1978 the fast-developing ferry company took the bold step of starting services to Santander in Northern Spain. At the same time they entered the Irish market as well with the Cork to Roscoff route.
Today, Brittany Ferries has one of the most modern fleets on the Channel, with 8 ships and over 2,500 employees and it accounts for over 50% of the traffic on the Western Channel. They carry over 2.6 million passengers, 780,000 cars and 170,000 lorries a year.
Routes
With AFerry.com you can book Brittany Ferries crossings from Plymouth (UK) to Roscoff on the Brittany coast of France, and Santander in northern Spain.
Brittany Ferries also run a crossing from Poole on the UK's south coast to Cherbourg on the north coast of France.
You can also book Brittany Ferries service from Portsmouth (UK) to Caen, Cherbourg and St. Malo in France and Santander in Spain (seasonal service) with AFerry.com.
Brittany Ferries also connect Cork (Eire) with Roscoff in France.
Onboard Facilities
All Brittany Ferries' cabins are en-suite and air conditioned with linen, towels and toiletries also provided.
Poole to Cherbourg, Catamaran Normandie Vitesse
The high speed catamaran Normandie Vitesse provides currently the fastest ferry service to Cherbourg from the UK. The service operates from May to Setpember. Crossing time is approx. 2 hours 15 min. This daily services leaves Poole at 07.30 and returns from Cherbourg at 11.30. The ship has bar, cafe and self-service restaurant facilities, a shop, sun-deck and a variety of seating options.
Poole to Cherbourg, Ferry Barfleur
The ferry Barfleur is significantly smaller than the rest of the standard ferry fleet but still offers excellent onboard facilities. Crossing time is approx 4.5 hrs (day) and 6.5 hrs (overnight crossing). This service operates daily all year round between Poole and Cherbourg, and the Barfleur has a bar, coffee shop and self-service restaurant as well as a sun-deck and games room.
Portsmouth to Cherbourg/Caen, Ferry Normandie Express
This high speed vessel sails between Cherbourg/Caen and Portsmouth. It can take up to 350 passengers and 235 cars. The service operates from April to November. The crossing time to Cherbourg is approx. 3 hours to and to Caen 3 hours 45 minutes. The ship has a self-service style cafe, a bar, shop and open viewing deck.
Portsmouth to St Malo, Ferry Bretagne
The ferry Bretagne has excellent onboard facilities including a 2 bars, a coffee shop, both a main and a self-service restaurant, 2 cinemas, children's entertainment and wi-fi acess to ensure your crossing is an enjoyable and relaxing one. The ferry can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers, almost half in a variety of cabins. Crossing time approx. is 10 hours 45 min. The Bretagne sails once a day between Portsmouth and St. Malo.
Portsmouth to Caen, Ferry Normandie
Named after the French region of the same name, this ferry was built for the route between Portsmouth and Caen. Onboard facilities are excellent, so you can relax and enjoy the cross channel sailing. The Normandie has a bar, coffee shop, 2 restaurants, 2 cinemas, wi-fi access and a variety of cabins. There are daily departures all the year round. Crossing time is approx. 5 hrs 45 minutes (daytime crossing) and 7 hrs (overnight crossing).
Portsmouth to Caen, Ferry Mont St Michel
This ferry was built in 2002, and is one of the best-equipped ships around. It offers passengers a wide range of excellent facilities including luxurious cabins, restaurants, bar, coffee shop, cinemas, an Internet cafe and a disco club. There are daily departures all the year round. Crossing time is approx. 5 hours 45 min. (daytime crossing) and 7 hrs (overnight crossing).
Plymouth to Roscoff, Ferry Armorique
The state-of-the-art ?120 million cruise ferry Armorique has been designed specifically for use between Plymouth and the Breton port of Roscoff. Entering service in February 2009, it incorporates the very latest technology and is particularly fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly by keeping emissions to a minimum. Facilities include a restaurant, lounge bar and cafe, a video games area, wi-fi access, sun-deck and a choice of cabins.
Plymouth/Portsmouth to Santander/Plymouth to Roscoff/Cork to Roscoff, Ferry Pont-Aven
The luxury modern cruise ferry Pont-Aven is the £100m flagship of the Brittany Ferries fleet. Onboard facilities include a swimming pool and leisure area, promenade deck, accommodation, bars, restaurants and more. The average crossing time to Santander is approx 20.5 hours, 13 hours between Roscoff and Cork and 6 hours between Plymouth and Roscoff. |
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