Armorique ferry

MS Armorique is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry owned and operated by the French company BRITTANY FERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,500 passengers and 470 cars (or 65 freight vehicles). Launched in 2009, the vessel currently operates on the UK-France ferry route Plymouth-Roscoff-Plymouth, with a crossing time of 6 hours.

Cabins

As a cruiseferry, Armorique offers a total of 248 air-conditioned cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Additionally, the ship features 300 reclining seats. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible and adapted for passengers with reduced mobility.

Cabin categories and numbers include: 4-berth Outside "Club Plus" (8), 4-berth Outside "Club" (96), 4-berth Inside (42), 2-berth Inside (95), and wheelchair-accessible cabins (6). Also available are 336 reserved lounge seats and 15 cots.

All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes prior to arrival at the homeport.

Shipboard Dining and Entertainment Options

Onboard facilities aboard Armorique include:

• La Restaurant (self-service/buffet, deck 7 – hot and cold meals)
• Le Cafe (deck 6 – sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks, HDTVs)
• Two cinemas (deck 6) – tickets available at the Information Desk
• Kids’ playroom (deck 7, part of La Restaurant, entertainment program during peak season)
• Games Planet (teen lounge, deck 6 – video games, air hockey table)
• Baby changing rooms (decks 6 and 7), complimentary Baggage Room (deck 6)
• Chance Planet (deck 7 – casino lounge with slot machines)
• Reading Lounge (deck 7)
• Two Reserved Seating Lounges (deck 6 – reclining/Pullman seats)
• Le Bar (deck 7 – French wines, cocktails, hot/cold drinks, HDTVs)
• Ample outdoor deck space
• Les Boutiques (deck 6 – gifts, souvenirs, spirits, wines, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, toys, confectionery, clothing, cameras, sunglasses, jewelry; shopping promotions)
• Free Wi-Fi, ATM (deck 6, near the Information Desk)
• Disabled toilets (decks 6 and 7)

The ship has three elevators providing access to all decks.

The Sun Deck also serves as a Helideck (helipad) – a helicopter landing platform used in emergencies.

All emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at assembly stations (muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. Elevators must not be used during emergencies.

BRITTANY FERRIES Cruise Deals

BRITTANY FERRIES offers regularly scheduled ferry services between England and France (3–4 hours) and France and Spain (20–36 hours). The high-speed UK-France service is particularly popular for mini-cruises and holiday travel.

All cruise ferries feature modern cabins with individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Accommodations range from 2-bed "Inside Cabins" to "Commodore Suites" with private balconies, in-cabin dining, and services like Afternoon Tea and Breakfast.

Onboard dining is predominantly French cuisine, prepared by French chefs. Dining options include à la carte restaurants, self-service cafeterias, and various bars. Entertainment includes live performances (singers, magicians, children's pantomimes), at least one cinema, a casino, arcade rooms, a Bureau de Change, baby changing facilities, accessible toilets, Sun Decks, and free Wi-Fi.

France-Spain cruise ferries offer additional amenities such as swimming pools (summer only), supervised kids’ play areas (holiday season), and spa treatment rooms offering facials (ProCare), massages by certified professionals, massage chairs, pedicures and manicures (OPI), and Filorga Professional skincare products.

Boutique shops onboard sell discounted tobacco, alcohol, luxury perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, watches, sunglasses, souvenirs, and toys.

Interesting fact: BRITTANY FERRIES serves annually around 22 tons of langoustines, 15 tons of smoked salmon, 260 tons of meat, 240,000 English breakfasts, and 333,000 liters of beer. By perfume sales alone, the company ranks as France’s third-largest perfume retailer.

• Fares depend on departure date, route, and time (season).
• A GBP 35 deposit is required for peak summer bookings.
• Summer, weekend, and overnight crossings are typically more expensive.
• Departures are available in the mornings, afternoons, and overnight year-round.
• Seven weekly overnight France-Spain crossings are available.
• Mix-and-match route deals are offered.

Below is a list of BRITTANY FERRIES routes with approximate crossing times and frequencies:

• Portsmouth–Caen (6 hours) – 3 daily
• Portsmouth–St Malo (11 hours, overnight) – daily
• Portsmouth–Cherbourg (3 hours) – 10 return trips (late April to early September)
• Portsmouth–Santander, Spain (24 hours, overnight) – 3 weekly
• Portsmouth–Bilbao, Spain (24–36 hours) – 2 weekly
• Portsmouth–Le Havre (5.5 hours) – daily return
• Poole–Cherbourg (4 hours 15 min) – daily return
• Plymouth–Roscoff (6 hours) – 2 return
• Plymouth–Santander, Spain (20 hours) – weekly direct
• Cork, Ireland–Roscoff (14 hours) – weekly return (April–November)
• Cork–Santander (26.5 hours) – 2 weekly return

Car Decks

Safety procedures for car decks include:

• Passengers with disabilities or special assistance needs should visit the Information Desk (deck 6, open 24/7).
• Apply the handbrake, engage parking or 1st gear, switch off the ignition, alarm, and electricals. Turn off gas cylinders and lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage from the vehicle.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck/stairway number before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is not permitted on vehicle decks, in cabins, or passenger lounges.
• Wait for an onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.

To reduce air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

BRITTANY FERRIES (fleet) was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Roscoff, France. The company operates ferry services between France and the UK, and France and Spain.