Barfleur ferry

MS Barfleur ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the French company BRITTANY FERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1212 passengers and 590 cars (or 304 cars and 66 freight vehicles). Launched in 1992, the vessel currently operates on the UK-France ferry route Poole-Cherbourg-Poole (crossing time: 4 hours).

Cabins

As a cruiseferry, Barfleur has a total of 72 cabins, all air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. The ship also has 295 reclining seats. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers).

Stateroom categories and numbers include: 4-berth Outside (46), 4-berth Inside (15), and wheelchair-accessible (2). Also available are 295 reserved lounge seats and 6 cots.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Barfleur offers the following onboard facilities:

• La Turquoise Restaurant (self-service/buffet restaurant on Deck 7, offering hot and cold meals)
• Les Alizés Bar (Deck 7 – serves fine French wines, cocktails, hot and cold drinks, HDTVs)
• Barfleur Club Lounge (Deck 7, exclusive access) – free Wi-Fi, luxury seating with footrests, complimentary drinks (Nespresso tea, coffee, mineral water), complimentary newspaper, USB charging points
• Kids’ Playroom (Deck 7, part of La Turquoise Restaurant; children’s entertainment program available during peak season)
• Games Planet (teen lounge on Deck 7 – video games, air hockey table)
• Complimentary Baggage Room (Deck 7)
• Chance Planet (Deck 7 – casino/gambling lounge with slot machines)
• Four Reserved Seating Lounges (Decks 5 and 6, port side, with reclining Pullman seats)
• La Boutique (Deck 7 shop – offers gifts, souvenirs, spirits, wines, tobacco products, perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, toys, confectionery, clothing, cameras, sunglasses, jewelry, and special promotions)
• Free Wi-Fi and ATM/cash machine (Deck 7, next to the Information Desk/Reception)
• Disabled toilets (Decks 6, 7, and 8)

The ship is equipped with one elevator (passenger lift) providing access to all decks.

The Sun Deck also serves as a Helideck (helicopter landing platform) for emergency use.

All emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship's muster (assembly) stations. Life jackets are distributed at the muster stations. In case of emergency, elevators/passenger lifts must not be used.

BRITTANY FERRIES cruise deals

The company operates regularly scheduled ferry services between England and France (3–4 hours travel time) and between France and Spain (20–36 hours). The high-speed UK-France service successfully targets the UK's mini-cruise and holiday travel markets.

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

Onboard dining primarily features French cuisine, prepared by French chefs. Amenities include à la carte restaurants, self-service cafeterias, various bars, live entertainment (singers, magicians, pantomimes for children), at least one cinema, casino, arcade room, Bureau de Change, baby changing rooms, accessible toilets, Sun Deck areas, and free Wi-Fi.

Cruise ferries on France-Spain routes offer swimming pools (open during summer months), children's play areas with supervised holiday activities, and spa treatment rooms with facials (ProCare), massages (by certified masseuses), massage chairs, pedicures, manicures (OPI nail varnishes), and skincare products by the French brand "Filorga Professional".

Onboard boutiques offer discounted tobacco and alcohol (budget and premium), luxury brand perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, watches, sunglasses, and souvenirs.

Fun fact: BRITTANY FERRIES serves approximately 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 annually. The company ranks as France's third-largest perfume retailer by onboard sales volume.

• Ferry fares vary by departure date, route, and time of day (seasonal rates apply).
• A GBP 35 deposit is required to secure bookings during peak summer months.
• Prices are typically higher in summer, on weekends, and for overnight crossings.
• Departures are available year-round in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
• There are seven overnight France-Spain crossings 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 crossings (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 returns
• Poole-Cherbourg (4 hours 15 minutes) – daily return
• Plymouth-Roscoff (6 hours) – 2 returns
• Plymouth-Santander, Spain (20 hours) – weekly direct
• Cork, Ireland-Roscoff (14 hours) – weekly returns (April–November)
• Cork-Santander (26.5 hours) – 2 weekly returns

Car decks

Below are car deck-related safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those needing assistance should visit the Information Desk (Deck 7, open 24 hours)
• Apply the handbrake, put the vehicle in park or 1st gear, switch off ignition, alarms, electrical equipment, headlights; turn off gas cylinders if applicable, and 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
• Access to vehicle (cargo) decks is prohibited during the voyage
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in passenger lounges
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle

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

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