Baie de Seine ferry

MS Baie de Seine ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the French company BRITTANY FERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 610 passengers, 160 cars, and 84 trucks. Launched in 2001, the vessel currently operates on UK-France/Spain ferry routes: Portsmouth-Roscoff-Bilbao-Portsmouth (crossing time 24-36 hours), Portsmouth-Santander-Portsmouth (24 hours), and Portsmouth-Le Havre (Paris)-Portsmouth (5.5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruiseferry, Baie de Seine offers a total of 186 cabins, all air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible and adapted for disabled passengers.

Stateroom categories (quantities) include: 4-berth Outside (45), 3-berth Outside (15), 2-berth Outside (40), 2-berth Outside "Economie Plus" (18), 2-berth Outside "Pet-Friendly" (14), 4-berth Inside (49), 2-berth Inside (3), and wheelchair-accessible (2). Additionally, 5 cots are available.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Onboard facilities include:

• Le Formule (self-service/buffet restaurant on Deck 8, offering hot and cold meals)
• Le Cafe (patisserie on Deck 7 – sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks, HDTVs)
• Le Petit Marché (Deck 7 – light bites, sandwiches, soups, salads, snacks, cakes, healthy options)
• Kids playroom (Deck 7; children's entertainment program available during peak season)
• Games Planet (teen lounge on Deck 8 – video games, air hockey table)
• Baby changing room (Deck 8); complimentary Baggage Room (Deck 6)
• Chance Planet (Deck 8 – casino/gambling lounge with slot machines)
• Reading Lounge (Deck 10)
• Le Bar (Deck 8 – fine French wines, cocktails, hot/cold drinks, HDTVs)
• Spacious outdoor deck areas
• La Boutique (shop on Deck 7 – gifts, souvenirs, spirits, wines, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, toys, confectionery, clothing, cameras, sunglasses, jewelry); special shopping promotions
• Free Wi-Fi; ATM/cash machine (Deck 8, next to Information Desk/Reception)
• Disabled toilet (Deck 8)
• Pet Exercise Area located forward-portside on Deck 9. Passengers in pet-friendly cabins (Deck 6) with vehicles on Car Deck 4 must use stairs to Deck 6, then the lift to Deck 6.

The ship has one elevator (passenger lift) accessing all decks between Deck 6 and Deck 10.

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

All emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at muster (assembly) stations. Life jackets are provided at the assembly stations. During emergencies, the use of elevators is prohibited.

BRITTANY FERRIES cruise deals

The company offers regular ferry services between England and France (3-4 hours) and between France and Spain (20-36 hours). The high-speed UK-France route supports the UK’s "mini cruise" and holiday markets.

All BRITTANY FERRIES ships offer passenger cabins with modern amenities, individually controlled air-conditioning, and en-suite facilities. Accommodation options range from 2-bed Inside Cabins to Commodore Suites (with in-cabin dining, Afternoon Tea, and Breakfast service). Some suites feature private balconies.

Onboard cuisine is predominantly French and prepared by French chefs. Dining options include à la carte restaurants, self-service cafeterias, a variety of bars, live entertainment (singers, magicians, children's shows), cinemas, casinos, arcade rooms, Bureau de Change, baby changing rooms, disabled toilets, Sun Decks, and free Wi-Fi.

Cruiseferries on France-Spain routes offer seasonal swimming pools and kids' play areas with supervised activities during holidays. Spa treatment rooms feature facials (ProCare), massages (by certified masseuses), massage chairs, pedicures and manicures (OPI varnishes), and skincare products by the French brand Filorga Professional.

Boutique shops offer duty-free tobacco and alcohol (budget and premium selections), luxury brand perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, watches, sunglasses, souvenirs, and toys.

Fun fact: BRITTANY FERRIES serves annually around 22 tons of langoustines (Norway lobster), 15 tons of smoked salmon, 260 tons of meat, 240,000 English breakfasts, and 333,000 liters of beer. The company is France’s third-largest perfume retailer by onboard perfume sales.

• Ferry fares vary by departure date, route, and season.
• A GBP 35 deposit is required for bookings during peak summer season.
• Summer, weekend, and overnight crossings are typically more expensive.
• Departures are available mornings, afternoons, and overnight year-round.
• Overnight France-Spain crossings operate 7 times per week.
• Mix-and-match route deals are available.

Below is a list of all BRITTANY FERRIES routes with 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 crossings
• Portsmouth-Bilbao, Spain (24-36 hours) – 2 weekly crossings
• Portsmouth-Le Havre (5.5 hours) – daily return
• Poole-Cherbourg (4 hours 15 minutes) – daily return
• Plymouth-Roscoff (6 hours) – 2 return crossings
• Plymouth-Santander, Spain (20 hours) – direct weekly crossings
• Cork, Ireland-Roscoff (14 hours) – weekly returns (April to November)
• Cork-Santander (26.5 hours) – 2 weekly return crossings

Car decks

Below are safety procedures related to the car decks:

• Disabled passengers or those needing assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk (Deck 8, open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Turn off ignition, alarms, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders (if any) must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage from the vehicle.
• Note your vehicle’s location, garage deck number, and stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle (cargo) decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in passenger lounges.
• Wait for onboard announcements before returning to your vehicle.

To avoid air pollution, do not start your engine until instructed.

The operator/charterer Brittany Ferries (fleet, founded in 1972, headquartered in Roscoff, France) is a French ferry company operating routes between France and the UK, and France and Spain.