Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries offers ferry services between various locations, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Ireland. On this page, you’ll find a clear overview of the different routes, schedules, fleet information, and other useful details. This information is intended to make your travel planning as smooth and straightforward as possible. Whether you’re seeking practical information or simply curious about the options, here you’ll find everything you need to know about traveling with Brittany Ferries.

All Routes of Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries operates ferry connections between England, Scotland, France, Spain, and Ireland. These services are ideal for direct holiday trips to Spain or for travel via France from England.

Below, you’ll find tables listing the various routes offered by Brittany Ferries. You’ll also see the travel duration and starting prices for each route. Clicking on a route will redirect you to a page where you can find all the details about that specific route.

From UK to Spain

* Starting price for a one-way journey on foot

Routes from UK to France

* Starting price for a one-way journey on foot

Day trips with Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries also offers highly affordable day trips, allowing you to travel from the United Kingdom to France in just one day. There are various departure and arrival points available, such as Portsmouth, Poole, and Plymouth, with destinations including Caen, Le Havre, Cherbourg, or Roscoff.

The benefits are numerous, including the convenience of a day out for shopping, cultural experiences, or dining, and the choice between a day return or overnight sailing. Additionally, you can enjoy duty-free shopping onboard and receive discounts on reserved seating and cabin accommodation.

Brittany Ferries Daytrips 2024:

Brittany Ferries Timetable 2024

The sailing days vary per route. During peak season, there may be more frequent sailings. In the table below, you’ll find Brittany Ferries’ timetable for 2024. By clicking on a specific route, you’ll get a more detailed overview of the full timetable with the correct times. The current times for today can be found here: Brittany Ferries current times. If you’re interested in a wheelchair-accessible room or a pet-friendly room, you can check availability here: availability of special rooms.

Vessels

Each route of Brittany Ferries is served by a different ship, and currently, the fleet consists of 10 vessels. Here’s an overview of Brittany Ferries’ entire fleet, along with a brief description:

Amorique: Armorique offers a wide range of amenities, including two cinemas and a reading lounge, which is unique among the mentioned ships.
Barfleur: Built in 1992, Barfleur is one of the older ships in the fleet, with a relatively high capacity for trucks (75 lorries).
Bretagne: Bretagne can accommodate the highest number of passengers among the mentioned ships, with room for 1,940 passengers.
Cotentin: Cotentin is primarily designed for freight transport with space for 120 lorries and only cabins for drivers, without passenger facilities for cars.
Galicia: Built in 2019, Galicia stands out for its tapas restaurant, which is a unique dining concept among the mentioned ships.
Mont St. Michel: Mont St Michel has the highest capacity for both passengers (2,120) and cars (830) among the mentioned ships.
Normandie: Similar to Mont St Michel in terms of passenger and vehicle capacity but offers a slightly different arrangement of amenities.
Pont-Aven: Pont-Aven is notable for its indoor swimming pool and is also the fastest ship with a speed of 27 knots.
Salamanca: Built in 2020, Salamanca shares some modern amenities with Santoña and Galicia but distinguishes itself with its high capacity for trucks.
Santoña: Built in 2021, Santoña is the newest ship in the fleet, giving it the most modern amenities.

Currently, four Brittany Ferries vessels sail directly from the UK to Spain: Galicia, Pont-Aven, Salamanca, and Santoña.

Cabins

For crossings that also include an overnight stay, it is mandatory to book accommodation. You can opt for a reserved seat, where you stay in a comfortable chair and store your luggage in the luggage room. If you prefer more privacy, you can choose a cabin. Cabins come in various options, with differences in capacity and luxurious comfort. Below are the different types of cabin options available:

Commodore cabin -Bretagne, Mont St Michel, Normandie, Pont-Aven
C-Club Lounge – Galicia, Salamanca, Santoña
De luxe and club 4 plus cabin – Pont-Aven, Armorique
Club 4 cabin – Armorique, Bretagne, Pont-Aven
Standard cabin – All ferries
Pet-friendly cabins – Armonique, Salamanca, Santoña, Pont-Aven, Normandie, Galicia
Wheelchair-accessible cabin – All ferries
Lounge seating (reserved seats)– All ferries
Club seats – Barfleur

An additional fee is charged for accommodation on top of the ticket price. The reserved seat is the cheapest option and can be booked starting from £11.

Pet-friendly cabin availability

Pets are allowed on a journey with Brittany Ferries. However, each ship has different rules regarding how a pet may be transported. There are options for Pet-Friendly cabins where your pet can stay with you in the room, kennels onboard, or your pet may need to stay in the car. Below is an overview per ship of the available options:

If you want to book a Pet-Friendly cabin, it’s important to do so in advance as these cabins often fill up quickly, and availability is limited. You can check the availability of these pet-friendly cabins here.

Brittany ferries club voyage

Brittany Ferries Club Voyage is a membership program that allows passengers to receive exclusive benefits during their travels with Brittany Ferries. These benefits may include discounts on bookings, complimentary onboard meals, priority boarding, access to special lounges, and other extras, depending on the level of membership.

Is Brittany Ferries Club voyage worth it?

Whether Brittany Ferries Club Voyage is worth it depends on your travel habits and preferences. If you frequently travel with Brittany Ferries, especially on longer routes or if you appreciate added benefits like discounts, free meals, priority boarding, and access to special lounges, then Club Voyage could be worth it for you.

However, if you only take occasional trips or prefer to travel without additional perks, then it may not be necessary for you. Consider your travel needs and compare the cost of membership with the potential savings and benefits to decide if Club Voyage is worth it for you.

Check-in procedure

Passengers are required to check in at least 60 minutes prior to departure. If you are checking in with a pet, you must arrive at least 90 minutes before departure.

Before boarding with Brittany Ferries, ensure you have all the essentials at hand. Make sure all passengers have valid passports and check if your vehicle meets the requirements of the country you are visiting. Upon arrival at the port, follow the signs to the vehicle check-in desks for Brittany Ferries. You will receive your passports back along with a boarding pass, which also serves as a key to your cabin if applicable.

When leaving the car decks, be mindful of your location and the nearest exit. Access to the public decks is via lifts or stairs. Ensure you have packed a separate travel bag with essential items for the crossing, as you won’t be able to return to the car deck during the journey. Onboard, there are plenty of activities to enjoy, especially for children, such as playrooms, cinemas, and swimming pools on some ships.

Remember to vacate your cabin 30 minutes before arrival and wait for announcements before returning to your vehicle. Always follow the crew’s instructions meticulously for a safe and enjoyable journey.