Brittany Ferries News

The Barfleur yesterday (18 Nov) completed an 'uninterrupted' maiden round trip from Rosslare (as above), instead of being conducted from Cherbourg (due to weather disruption at the Irish port forcing the cancellation of sailings). Also, viewed from the 'foot' passenger bus, are vehicles discharging onto the upper tier of the double-linkspan.

Barfleur Finally Returns to France But Completes 'Uninterrupted' Maiden Round Trip from Ireland

19th October 2026 Brittany Ferries

After a delay of two days due to poor weather conditions, Brittany Ferries Barfleur finally resumed its first return crossing from Rosslare to Cherbourg, Normandy, at the weekend, writes Jehan Ashmore. The Barfleur previously made its maiden sailing to the…

Barfleur berthed at the Port of Cherbourg’s No. 2 linkspan is currently at the time of writing, is making its maiden crossing from the Cotentin Peninsula port in Normandy bound for Rosslare Eureport, where the cruiseferry is to debut on the France-Ireland route, but is only to operate this month. The 1992-built ferry is to be sold as part of a major restructuring of Brittany Ferries to reduce rising costs, challenging the Breton-based company.

Former English Channel Ferry Barfleur Debuts on France-Ireland Route Albeit Temporarily

14th October 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries' Barfleur, which completed its final English Channel route sailing on Monday, has since made its maiden crossing from Cherbourg to Rosslare Europort, where it arrived yesterday afternoon, writes Jehan Ashmore. Today's corresponding crossing to Cherbourg has been cancelled…

In the background, Barfleur has served Poole-Cherbourg since 1992 and is to complete its final crossing next week (originally its route was also to close in November). The reason for the date brought forward is to permit Barfleur to transfer on the Cherbourg-Rosslare route as its alternative backup, Commodore Clipper suffered a gearbox failure, which meant it was withdrawn earlier than planned on another route. Afloat adds that this ferry is scheduled to enter the Irish route in December. Also above the freight deck of the ropax Cotentin running on the Ireland-France link.

English Channel Ferry's Final Sailing Set Before Temporary Transfer to Ireland-France Link

9th October 2026 Brittany Ferries

An English Channel ferry of Brittany Ferries, which has sailed from the Dorset coast for more than 30 years, is set to make its final crossing on its route to Normandy, France. As BBC News reports, the Breton-based company’s Barfleur…

Cotentin’s French Connection from Rosslare ceased today, as the ropax career with Brittany Ferries came to an end of an era when arrival this afternoon at its namesake port, located on the Cotentin peninsula, Normandy. Above its funnel offset to starboard, and un-accompanied freight-trailers (drops) on the open upper deck during a recent crossing when in the English Channel (La Manche) bound for France.

Cotentin’s Final French Connection on Rosslare ‘Ropax’ Service to Cherbourg Ends

5th October 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries' freight-oriented (ropax) Cotentin, which is to be sold, completed its final Rosslare Europort round-trip crossings to its homeport Cherbourg today, ending an era for the French company, writes Jehan Ashmore. This afternoon (around 1530 French time), Cotentin arrived…

For more than three decades, the Barfleur, following its predecessors, has been sailing between Cherbourg and Poole, Dorset, where Poole Town and BCP councillor Marcus Andrews said the announcement was a

Brittany Ferries Second English Channel Route to End Early with Ropax Relocating to Rosslare

1st October 2026 Brittany Ferries

A Brittany Ferries English Channel route linking Normandy is to be shut down earlier than planned following a technical problem with a ropax, reports BBC News. The final sailing of the 1992-built Barfleur between Poole and Cherbourg was scheduled for…

The move by Brittany Ferries to end the English Channel route took place with plans by the French company to expand capacity on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route. Above: Commodore Clipper, on temporary duty at the Irish port (this date a year ago, 27 Sept), continues in Condor livery despite a takeover by the Breton company in 2024. Its last Portsmouth-Le Havre sailing was 11 days ago, where at the French port the ropax has technical issues, which AFLOAT also confirms along with relocating from the ferry terminal to a nearby basin. The troubled ropax may force the continued use of the larger (to be sold) ropax Cotentin, beyond its final scheduled sailing from Rosslare on 4 October, with Ireland-France sailings also served by existing E-Flexers.

Brittany Ferries Ends English Channel Route Earlier than Planned with Ropax to Return to Rosslare

27th September 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries has closed one of its English Channel routes earlier than expected this month due to a technical issue with one of its ropax vessels. The Portsmouth-Le Havre route was initially set to end at the start of next…

French Connection: Brittany Ferries’ new RoPax ferry Wexford will operate three weekly return crossings between Rosslare and Cherbourg from March 2027, replacing Norbay

Wexford to Replace Norbay on Brittany Ferries’ Rosslare–Cherbourg Route

22nd September 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries is to introduce a new passenger and freight ferry on its Rosslare–Cherbourg service from March 2027, replacing the freight-focused Norbay currently operating on temporary charter. The RoPax ferry Vizzavona will be renamed Wexford and will operate three weekly…

This week, Brittany Ferries closed its trade in live animal exports from Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg, following a campaign by Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), both domestic and overseas, to end the service and ensure animal welfare legislation is effectively enforced. Above: at Rosslare, before the trade stopped, ro-pax Cotentin is to be withdrawn from service and put up for sale, however, the Ireland-France connection is to continue by E-Flexer cruise ferries. As for the reflection in the Wexford terminal building, it is that of the Fishguard ropax Stena Nordica.

Export by Brittany Ferries of Live Irish Calf Ends Leaves One Operator Serving France

5th September 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries at the start of September ceased trading in the transportation of live farm animals, including unweaned calves exported from Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg. As the Maritime Logistics Professional reports, the move on Tuesday by the Breton-based operator marks another…

View from the Bridge: Barfleur, which Brittany Ferries is to sell as part of a major restructuring of its central English Channel operations, leading to fears from workers at Poole Port (as above with the local Sandbanks-Shell Bay chain-ferry). The Dorset port links Cherbourg, France, from where the ferry firm also has its route with Rosslare Europort.

Poole Port Workers Fear Cuts as Brittany Ferries to Axe Route to Cherbourg

22nd August 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries is to axe two of its English Channel routes, and this includes up to 20 jobs expected to be cut on its Poole-Cherbourg, France, service. As Afloat reported in June, the ferry operator announced that it would end…

Livestock: Brittany Ferries had ramped up its sailings from Rosslare to Cherbourg after the axing of the Ireland-France service by Stena Line, which took place almost a year ago. Above the French firm’s freight-oriented ferry, Cotentin, which Afloat adds, is to be sold and directly replaced by the return of another ropax, Commodore Clipper in the autumn, joining E-Flexer tonnage

Live Exports Trade by Brittany Ferries to Cease from September

6th August 2026 Brittany Ferries

The calf trade for 2027 has been impacted even before the export of a single calf, following Brittany Ferries' announcement that the company will cease next month transporting live animals from Rosslare Europort. Brittany Ferries, which was viewed by calf…

Brittany Ferries is to make changes on its central English Channel routes in the face of financial challenges, with its Irish operations less affected but for the sale of ropax Cotentin as above at Cherbourg, however other ferries will continue to serve Rosslare Europort.

Brittany Ferries Cuts English Channel Routes Amid Rising Costs

2nd July 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries, the largest operator on the English Channel, has announced major plans to close routes and sell ships as it battles with financial challenges. The Breton-based company will sell the 1992-built Barfleur, which serves travelers on the Poole-Cherbourg route…

More holiday options as direct services from Cork to mainland Europe now feature two ports in France and one in Spain. France and one in Spain. Above: Armorique of Brittany Ferries in the Celtic Sea.

Traffic Up from Cork as Brittany Ferries Opens 2027 Holiday Bookings

24th June 2026 Brittany Ferries

Travellers from Munster heading to the continent for holidays are choosing the ferry option in increasing numbers – as the recent inauguration of a new year-round Cork-to-France route is proving. Operator Hiberia Line launched a new route between Ringaskiddy in Cork…

Brittany Ferries says bookings can still be made in person at ports, and their system should be back up and running by afternoon today (14 May). Above, the ro-pax Islander at St. Peter Port, Guernsey, links to Portsmouth, the longest of the routes connecting the UK.

Brittany Ferries Customers Left in Limbo as Data Centre Fire Disrupts Guernsey Bookings

14th May 2026 Brittany Ferries

Some customers and tour operators of Brittany Ferries have been left unable to make bookings through the operator's website and over the phone for nearly a week following a major data centre fire in the Netherlands. The French company's reservations…

Armorique at Ringaskiddy, Cork Harbour from where it resumed the Roscoff seasonal service in recent weeks, joining Brittany Ferries' other year-round routes to mainland Europe.

Bookings at Brittany Ferries Jump 40% Amid Air Fuel Fears

24th April 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries, which operate Ireland-France/Spain routes, have seen a 40% rise in summer bookings arising from fears over continuing airline fuel shortages impacting travel plans. The company serves Cork to Roscoff (seasonal) in Brittany, Rosslare to Cherbourg, Normandy, and Rosslare…

Holidaymakers with Brittany Ferries can now plan French and Spanish holidays with the launch of new sailing schedules for this winter and extending to autumn 2027. Above, the cruise ferry Salamanca operates on Irish routes and is seen at Bilbao.

Brittany Ferries Launch New Sailing Schedule for France & Spain

18th April 2026 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries, which operates to France and Spain, launched its latest sailing timetables from Ireland and the UK to the continent for travel up until November 2027. Now travellers can make plans for French and Spanish holidays and breaks this…

Saint-Malo, one of two E-Flexers acquired by Brittany Ferries, at Rosslare Europort during November covering the Ireland-Spain route link through Bilbao. This was the LNG hybrid fuel ferry's first stint on the route (also to Cherbourg), otherwise its serves its namesake with Portsmouth.

Brittany Ferries Acquire Two E-Flexers from Stena RoRo

11th March 2026 Brittany Ferries

The acquisition by Brittany Ferries of the two E-Flexer hybrid vessels, Saint-Malo and English Channel fleetmate Guillaume de Normandie, has been confirmed by the French company. The purchase of the fourth and fifth E-Flexer class within the fleet follows a…