Brittany Ferries News

Operator Brittany Ferries Have Made Offer for Condor, Say Media Reports

8th August 2019 Brittany Ferries

Operator Brittany Ferries have formally submitted an offer to buy Condor, the French ferry company’s president has said, reports Jersey Evening Post. Speaking to French newspaper Ouest-France, Jean-Marc Roué confirmed the news but said he thought that other businesses would…

As a company founded by farmers, Brittany Ferries is committed to sustainable development across all aspects of ferry operations, from building new ships to reducing single-use plastics on board. To help the French operator move forward with this, they have appointed their first eco-responsibility manager, Claire Artagnan. AFLOAT adds also pictured above is Armorique which earlier this year operated several sailings on the Cork-Roscoff route while routine flagship Pont-Aven was dry-docked.

New Names Announced for Brittany Ferries Expanding Fleet Set to Significantly Reduce CO2

26th July 2019 Brittany Ferries

Kerry has been announced as the name of Brittany Ferries ropax vessel that Afloat.ie previously reported is to be introduced in November 2019. The ship Afloat adds is a Visentini-class designed ropax likewise to the existing Ireland-Spain serving Connemara. Kerry…

A Visentini-class ropax Afloat adds likewise of Connemara (above) is to be chartered as the third type of this Italian built series to join Brittany Ferries when it is introduced in November. The charter is to deliver greater flexibility to a route network that connects Ireland, France, Spain and the UK.

Brittany Ferries Charter of New Ship Will Secure 2020 Season Schedules

20th June 2019 Brittany Ferries

A one-year charter by Brittany Ferries of an additional ropax ship is being finalised ahead of the 2020 season. The ropax will be operated by Brittany Ferries from November 2019 until November 2020. The goal is to deliver additional flexibility…

Delayed repairs to Brittany Ferries' Pont-Aven mean the flagship won't sail until at least June 14, the company says as AFLOAT reported yesterday.

Disruption to 6,500 Customers As Brittany Ferries Cancels Irish Sailings

30th May 2019 Brittany Ferries

Customers in their thousands due to travel with Brittany Ferries are facing holiday disruption with the company's flagship Pont-Aven ferry now out of action until June 14. The cruise-ferry, writes Independent.ie, which sails from Cork to Roscoff in France, has…

With the backdrop of Cobh, Brittany Ferries flagship Pont-Aven passing Haulbowline Island, Cork Harbour. Due to ongoing repairs required the French operator had to cancel sailings on the Cork/Roscoff route this weekend (Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June) and the following weekend (Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June). In addition to a number of sailings operating from the UK: Plymouth/Santander and Plymouth/Roscoff routes.

Brittany Ferries’ Pont-Aven will Not Resume Cork-Roscoff Service Until 14th June

29th May 2019 Brittany Ferries

The operator of the Cork/Roscoff route, Brittany Ferries regrets its flagship cruise-ferry Pont-Aven, which has been out of service undergoing repairs since Friday 17th May, will now not be able to resume sailings until Friday 14th June. As a consequence…

Sporting the new Brittany Ferries livery is flagship Pont-Aven when in Cork Harbour before technical issues began to beset the cruiseferry as sailings once again are cancelled on the Cork-Roscoff route next weekend (Sat. 1 June)

More Ireland-France Sailings Cancelled As Brittany Flagship Is Off Service for Repairs

27th May 2019 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries have been forced yet again to cancel sailings on its Cork-Roscoff route due to operational reasons as flagship Pont-Aven continues to be beset with technical issues, writes Jehan Ashmore. Currently Pont-Aven remains in dry-dock at Damen Shiprepair, Brest,…

A fresh new look for Brittany Ferries flagship Pont-Aven as seen off Cobh during a departure from Ringaskiddy on the Cork-Roscoff route. The resumption of the service comes in a season that no longer includes rivals Irish Ferries Rosslare based routes to France, though Stena Line continue to operate to Cherbourg.

New Look Brittany Ferries Gets A Boost In Passenger Bookings

22nd April 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - It's a busy time for Brittany Ferries as the Easter Holiday is well underway with passengers travelling on the Cork-Roscoff seasonal service, writes Jehan Ashmore. On Good Friday the flagship cruiseferry Pont-Aven departed from France to arrive in…

From the Land to the Sea: Jean-Marc Roué, a Breton farmer and boss of Brittany Ferries has concerns over Brexit.

Brittany Ferries Boss Re-Elected President of French Chamber of Shipping In Advance of EU Summit On Brexit Extension

10th April 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - A Breton farmer and boss of Brittany Ferries Jean-Marc Roué has recently been re-elected president of Armateurs de France, the French equivalent of the UK Chamber of Shipping, writes Jehan Ashmore. This afternoon the UK Prime Minister, Theresa…

Every Little Helps As Brittany Ferries Propel Pont-Aven With Additional Sub-Propellors

30th March 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - Brittany Ferries Cork-Roscoff cruise-ferry Pont-Aven began today its first sailing in 2019 on the seasonal route and will save energy and reduce fuel consumption thanks to the installation of two innovative devices on the ship's propellers. Wärtsilä‘s EnergoProfin…

Fourth New Brittany Ferries Cruise Ferry, Post-Brexit

26th March 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - In an announcement today Brittany Ferries has said it is to charter a third brand new cruise-ferry to serve its long-haul routes. The newbuild to be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas), will be built at the AVIC…

Brittany Ferries Reveal Results for 2018 & Urges French Authorities to Keep Trade Flowing Freely Post-Brexit

25th March 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - Brittany Ferries resumed service on the Cork-Roscoff seasonal route last week and has recently revealed passenger, freight and financial results for 2018. According to figures revealed by Brittany Ferries, passengers using the Ireland-France route totalled 86,388 (2016-217) and 97,174…

Brittany Ferries Says Honfleur Not to Enter Service In Summer As German Shipyard Delayed Delivery of W.B. Yeats

1st February 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - In another statement issued by Brittany Ferries, the operator has announced it is aware of press reports regarding financial setbacks at FSG, the German shipyard where its next ship, Honfleur is under construction. The statement continued, FSG has…

Brittany Ferries Moves to Reassure English Channel Passengers In Event of No-Deal Brexit

1st February 2019 Brittany Ferries

#ferries - Brittany Ferries last week released a statement (below) to reassure passengers concerned by changes following the UK Government's £108m spending initiative to use ferries to ease potential problems in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The French operator…

The hull of Honfleur for Brittany Ferries (English Channel service) takes to the water for first time as the 42,400 gross tonnage cruiseferry is launched from FSG. The same German shipbuilder that completed Irish Ferries newbuild W.B. Yeats as previously reported on Afloat is finally to make a delivery voyage to Ireland, Dublin next week.

Hull of Brittany Ferries’ LPG Powered Honfleur Takes to the Water at German Shipyard

14th December 2018 Brittany Ferries

#ferry - The hull of Brittany Ferries’ brand new LNG-powered cruiseferry Honfleur for English Channel service, was today given a traditional ship launching ceremony at the FSG shipyard in Flensburg, Germany. At midday, hundreds of well-wishers, invited guests, shipyard workers…

Fresh New Look to Be Rolled Out Across Brittany Ferries Fleet

20th November 2018 Brittany Ferries

#ferry - A fresh new look involving a splash of colour across the Brittany Ferries fleet sees a bright new logo in striking shades of blue, orange and green! The new design, which comes with a more modern, warm and…

The chartered Connemara contributed to boosting Brittany Ferries Cork-Roscoff (Ireland-France) route as the operators strongest performing of the company's network of 12 routes that collectively also links those between the UK, France and Spain. AFLOAT adds the Cypriot flagged Connemara arriving to Cork (Ringaskiddy). In the background the stern of a Cunard Line 'Vista' class cruiseship that called to Cobh.

Ireland-France Route Is Strongest Performer for Brittany Ferries But Warns of Brexit on UK Services

21st October 2018 Brittany Ferries

#FerryNews- Cork-Roscoff route was the strongest performing Brittany Ferries service of the French company's network, linking the UK, France and Spain, however concerns over Brexit loom on the horizon, writes Jehan Ashmore. Figures released by Brittany Ferries for passenger and…