Salamanca ferry
The Salamanca Ferry, one of the newest ships of Brittany Ferries, provides the direct connection between Portsmouth and Bilbao. This route offers a straightforward crossing from England to Spain. On board the Salamanca, you will find modern facilities, including two restaurants and a cosy tapas bar.
This ship runs on LNG (liquefied natural gas), making it an environmentally friendlier option. The use of LNG helps reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 85% and carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 20%.
On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the Salamanca Ferry. Discover the available routes, the sailing schedule, onboard facilities, different cabins, and more. With this information, you can plan your journey comfortably and well-informed.
Routes
The Salamanca ferry, along with its newest “sister” the Santoña, operates two different direct sailing routes to Spain: from Portsmouth to Santander and from Portsmouth to Bilbao. Below, you’ll find the complete sailing schedule for the Salamanca:
Departure
Depending on the day and chosen route, the Salamanca departs from various ports:
- Portsmouth Port
- Cherbourg Port
- Santander Port
- Bilbao Port
On the map below, you can see the exact addresses of each departure and arrival port. Remember to account for the correct check-in times, which are typically at least 45 minutes before departure and, if you are traveling with a pet, 90 minutes before departure.
Facilities
Onboard the Salamanca, you can enjoy a variety of facilities:
- Restaurant Azul: The main restaurant offering a range of hot dishes and buffet options. Also open for breakfast and lunch.
- Taberna Tapas: A tapas bar serving both dinner and breakfast. Tip: try a pintxo.
- C-Club Lounge: A lounge where you can have a drink or grab a snack.
- Plaza Mayor: An area with shops and bars.
- Video on Demand (VOD): Movies, TV shows, and radio.
- Indoor Kids’ Play Area: A play area for children with digital games and physical activities.
The sun deck is also accessible, where you can enjoy the sun. Additionally, there is sports equipment available and a playground for children.
Cabins
Booking accommodation on board the Salamanca is mandatory. Available cabin options include:
- Reserved lounge seats
- C-Club Lounge
- Wheelchair accessible 2 berth inside cabin
- Wheelchair accessible 2 berth outside cabin
- 4 berth inside cabin
- Pet-friendly 4 berth inside cabin
- Pet-friendly 4 berth outside cabin
- 4 berth cabin with a window and tv
- 2 berth Club cabin with TV + VOD
- 2 berth Commodore Suite cabin
Pets
Pets are welcome onboard the Salamanca, with two accommodation options: in a pet-friendly cabin or in a kennel. Pets are not allowed to stay in the car during the crossing.
It is mandatory that your dog is muzzled in the port and onboard, whenever outside the vehicle or pet-friendly accommodation. This also applies in the exercise areas.
Tracker
You can track the current position of the ship via the tracker below. This handy tool shows where the ship is located, its destination, and the expected arrival time. Ideal for planning your trip or sharing information with family and friends.
Video
Curious about the interior of the Salamanca, or want a preview of your journey? Then check out the videos below. They provide a good look at the cabins and other facilities onboard.
Extra informatie over het schip
For more information about the Salamanca and Brittany Ferries, click below for comprehensive details.
- Ferry company: Brittany Ferries
- Passagiers capaciteit: 1.015
- Cabins 341
- Reserved lounge seats: 43
- Launched: 2020
- Lengte: 214,5