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Brittany Ferries gives green light to Cherbourg-Bayonne rail link

21st April 2022

Brittany Ferries has given the go-ahead to a new rail-freight link between Cherbourg and Bayonne. The ferry company first announced the rail project back in February 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 health crisis hit, forcing a reduction in ferry services for nearly two years. But while the rail project—which Brittany Ferries deems strategic—was delayed, it was never cancelled.

Brittany Ferries boosts Ireland-Spain route with new cruise-ferry from November

7th April 2022

Brittany Ferries has confirmed the introduction of a more tourism-oriented ship Galicia on to its Rosslare/Bilbao route from November of this year. The huge cruise-ferry is one of the newest additions to the Brittany Ferries fleet having been launched in December 2020.

Brittany Ferries commits to twice-weekly Cork/Roscoff sailings as company celebrates 45-year partnership with Port of Cork

6th April 2022

Brittany Ferries has confirmed that its new midweek sailing connecting Cork with France will become a permanent feature of the company’s sailing schedule, further reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to Ireland, Irish tourism and the Port of Cork.

Pink Roscoff Onions – the symbol of Brittany’s deep affection with Britain

27th March 2022

“At Brittany Ferries we come from the land, but we are committed to the sea,” affirmed Jean-Marc Roué, Brittany Ferries president and working farmer, this weekend. “Nothing sympbolises this relationship more than the Pink Roscoff Onion.

UK’s first LNG-powered ferry sets sail for Spain

25th March 2022

25 March 2022: The UK’s first LNG-powered ferry leaves Portsmouth this weekend, on its inaugural voyage to Spain.