Brittany Ferries News

Brittany Ferries is operating a midweek sailing from Cork for Roscoff, with Armorque sailing to the Breton port in north-west France. The usual weekend sailings, by flagship Pont-Aven, depart from the Irish port when they resume this Saturday.

Midweek Sailings Brittany Ferries Confirms on Cork-Roscoff Route to be Made Permanent

6th April 2022 Brittany Ferries

Operator Brittany Ferries confirmed its recently launched midweek (Armorique) ferry on the Cork-Roscoff route will become a permanent feature of the company’s France sailing schedule. Although this Wednesday sailing connection is part of a new three-year deal signed by the…

Salamanca departed Portsmouth on its inaugural voyage on 27 March, however AFLOAT adds the first LNG-powered ferry operating in UK waters, broke down in Bilbao, Spain.

Disruption As Brittany Ferries New LNG-Powered Salamanca Breaks Down On UK-Spain Service

5th April 2022 Brittany Ferries

Asides delays to Stait of Dover ferry operators as Afloat reported, Brittany Ferries UK crossings to Spain and France are set to be disrupted after a new liquefied gas-powered (LNG) ship broke down days after its inaugural voyage. Brittany Ferries…

It's a 'Oui' as operator Brittany Ferries ships return to full service across the French firm's route network, among them Irish services, notably the 'seasonal' Cork-Roscoff service starts this month. The Ireland-France route will resume routinely with the flagship cruise-ferry Pont-Aven which Afloat adds also operates on France-UK-Spain services.

'Oui' Says Brittany Ferries to Returning Ships Set to Re-Opening Routes

20th March 2022 Brittany Ferries

Following two years of Covid, Brittany Ferries looks forward to a full complement of ships and a re-opening of routes this summer across its network linking the UK and Ireland with France and Spain. In addition Afloat adds, the year…

Brittany Ferries embark with major steps for a greener future when on 27th March, the operators built in China 'E-Flexer' class Salamanca, their first liquified natural gas (LNG) powered passenger ferry to make will a commercial sailing from Portsmouth to Bilbao in Spain. Beforehand, the newbuild is scheduled to make a first Irish port of call to Rosslare Europort to enable berthing trials should the E-Flexer class be introduced on their Irish based routes. Above the new cruiseferry is seen at the French operator's founding 'homeport' of Roscoff, Brittany.

Brittany Ferries take Major Step to a Greener Future With LNG Powered Newbuilds

11th February 2022 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries will take a major step towards an already stated commitment to a greener future when on 27th March, the operators newbuild Salamanca, their first liquified natural gas (LNG) powered passenger ferry is to start on a commercial sailing from…

The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered passenger-ferry (Salamanca) to operate from the UK, is to follow (Afloat adds from a shipyard in China via Spain) before arriving in Portsmouth on 25 March. Afloat also adds that the E-Flexer class developed by Stena Ro Ro is on charter to the French operator and in which will be powered by the ship's LNG Wärtsilä engine.

Brittany Ferries Presents Salamanca As First LNG Powered Passenger Ferry to Operate from the UK

9th February 2022 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries is to introduce the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered passenger-ferry to operate from the UK following the newbuild built in China, arrives in Portsmouth (via Spain) on 25 March. Ahead of the (Stena Ro Ro built /chartered…

Reflagging ceremony on board Salamanca (and pictured) Jean Marc Roue, Cdt Christophe Bergeroux and Christophe Mathieu with the backdrop of the north Spanish port of Santander. The E-Flexer class newbuild will serve UK-Spain routes.

Brittany Ferries Second Spain Serving E-Flexer Salamanca Hoists the French Flag

21st January 2022 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries newest and greenest ferry when in northern Spain at the Port of Santander saw an official raising ceremony of the French tricolor take place on board the Salamanca. (The newbuild Afloat adds follows Stena RoRo's chartered in E-Flexers) that…

First-driverless CMA-CGM container load taken on-board Brittany Ferries ro-ro freigher Contentin.

French Ferry Company Transport its first CMA CGM Container on English Channel

14th January 2022 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries's partnership with container giant CMA CGM was finalised in 2021 to support the French ferry company's post-Covid recovery. It promises complementary English Channel freight transport links, thanks to a ‘fast lane’ solution bringing shorter transit times and increased…

Brittany Ferries to sale Cap Finistère, which a year ago made an Irish debut for the operator on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route as part of the shipping sector's response of demand for freight 'bypass-Brexit' routes to mainland Europe. Above AFLOAT captured Cap Finistère off The Hard, Portsmouth from where since 2010, BF operated initially to Cherbourg/Santander and later added a second service to Spain with Bilbao. The photo taken in 2014 shows the 'Superfast' class ferry with original distintive 'winged' funnel when launched as Superfast V. The wings were subsequently removed along with previous livery as also sported above.

Brittany Ferries Agreement to Sale Cap Finistère to Italian Operator

14th January 2022 Brittany Ferries

Operator Brittany Ferries has confirmed that it is in the final stages of negotiation for the sale of Cap Finistère to Italian shipping company GNV. The development comes as the Roscoff-based company prepares to welcome its next ship to the…

In terms of breakdown by market, Brittany Ferries France-Ireland route soared 234%. Afloat adds the Breton based operator also reported on UK-France reservations up 40% while UK-Spain routes they rose by 35%. Last week Afloat reported on the operator's new Rosslare-Le Havre 'freight' route also due to surging demand given a post-Brexit Britain. Above Pont-Aven in Cork Harbour recently on the final sailing to Roscoff this year, however the cruiseferry resumes service in March 2022.

Surge in Brittany Ferries' Bookings on Ireland-France Routes

11th November 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries, which operates the Ireland-France route of Cork-Roscoff, has reported a surge in bookings for summer 2022. Since the onset of the pandemic, as Echo Live reports, the ferry company has navigated what it calls two "disastrous" summer seasons, where they…

New Direct Freight Route: Due to a surge in demand for freight capacity, Brittany Ferries is to open a new route connecting Le Havre , Normandy with Rosslare Europort. The Ireland-France route is to be operated by the freight-only Cotentin with space for 120 freight units. The custom-built ferry completed in 2007, has 120 cabins and a range of amenities for truck-drivers including a restaurant, bar and shop.

As Freight Demand Surges, Brittany Ferries Announce New Link of Le Havre-Rosslare Europort

4th November 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries has announced a new weekly freight service linking Le Havre in Normandy with Rosslare Europort in Ireland. The direct route (to mainland Europe) will be served by Cotentin, Brittany Ferries’ freight-only vessel and will commence next week, with…

After Brexit and the Covid crisis, time to relaunch competitiveness for Brittany Ferries which is to receive French Government aid of €45m. The operator's Irish serving market cruiseferry Pont-Aven, AFLOAT adds will complete its final end of season Cork-Roscoff (round trip) sailings next weekend (29 and 30 Oct), while crossings continue year round on the Rosslare-Cherbourg and Bilbao route connecting Ireland and Spain. The majority of the operator's route network links the UK and France as well as services between Britain and northern Spain.

Brittany Ferries Welcomes Extension of Exceptional Aid of €45m from French Government

25th October 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries president, Jean-Marc Roué, has welcomed the French government’s announcement that it will extend exceptional aid of €45 million to the Brittany-based shipping company. For over a year, Brittany Ferries has warned the French state of its deteriorating financial…

Freight volumes increased on Brittany Ferries Ireland-Spain route of Rosslare-Bilbao (above) where Afloat has identified the French operators ro-pax Connemara. Also berthed in the port on the Astuarias coast is the chartered in ro-ro freighter MN Pélican which serves the company's UK-Spain services.

Brittany Ferries Ireland-Spain Route Sees Freight Rise 32% in A Year

28th September 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries is carrying more than 1,000 freight units a month on its Ireland-Spain route of Rosslare-Bilbao. In total, 7,874 units were carried in the first eight months of this year, which was 70% or 3,246 units up on 2020…

LNG facilities under construction for the arrival of Brittany Ferries’ first LNG powered-ship Salamanca that will serve UK-Spain routes from 2022.

Brittany Ferries Welcomes Start of Construction of LNG Bunker Facilities in Bilbao, Spain

21st September 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries has welcomed the start of construction of LNG bunker facilities in Bilbao on the northern Spanish coast. Fuel giant Repsol has confirmed the news which paves the way for the arrival of Brittany Ferries’ first LNG powered-ship Salamanca…

Brittany Ferries, the largest ferry firm operating under the French flag and CMA CGM Group, a major global logistics and container operator, has agreed to make a major investment to support the ferry company in a post-Covid-19 recovery.

Brittany Ferries and CMA CGM Enter Partnership to Combine Passenger & Freight Transport

14th September 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries and the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced that CMA CGM has agreed to make a €25m investment in the largest ferry company operating under the French flag, including €10m in quasi-equity. Through…

This week Brittany Ferries signed charter contracts (with Stena RoRo, adds Afloat) that will start construction of two new ships, (of Stena's E-Flexer series) one to replace Normandie on Portsmouth-Caen, the other Bretagne on Portsmouth-St Malo offering larger capacity and an increased number of cabins – incl. pet friendly cabins! The new ships, planned to arrive in 2024/2025, can run on liquefied natural gas (LNG), electricity or a combination of both, like a hybrid car. This means that each vessel offers considerable advantages in terms of reducing local emissions and greenhouse gas at sea and during port calls.

Brittany Ferries to Introduce New Hybrid Ships for UK-France Routes in 2024/2025

23rd July 2021 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries is to have two new hybrid LNG-electric ships to enter their fleet when they will arrive in 2024/2025 to serve UK-France routes connecting Portsmouth with St Malo and Caen. As well as significantly cutting emissions, the hybrids will…

Brittany Ferries flagship cruise ferry, Pont-Aven which operates their main passenger service in Ireland from Cork to Roscoff.

Brittany Ferries to Welcome Irish Holidaymakers Back On Board

15th July 2021 Brittany Ferries

With non-essential international travel set to reopen for Ireland from 19th July, Brittany Ferries is today urging holidaymakers to factor in the many good reasons why ferry travel is the best option for travelling abroad this summer. Early Irish bookings…