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Barfleur Club Lounge to launch on Poole to Cherbourg ferry service this summer

16th February 2017

Brittany Ferries will launch a new, exclusive lounge on Barfleur, its cruise-ferry operating from Poole to Cherbourg this summer. It will open from 1 July 2017, and customers can book a reclining seat now for £18 during the daytime and £25 for overnight sailings.Brittany Ferries will launch a new, exclusive lounge on Barfleur, its cruise-ferry operating from Poole to Cherbourg this summer. It will open from 1 July 2017, and customers can book a reclining seat now for £18 during the daytime and £25 for overnight sailings.

Two thirds of parents admit they turn on social media – and turn off time with the kids

15th February 2017

Brittany Ferries believes a relaxing voyage by sea should be the starting point to re-embrace the family mojo. Standing on deck to enjoy beautiful views on departure, fine dining on board and entertainment that includes cinemas and live shows all lend themselves to experiences to remember, together.

We need to be more visible along the A3 corridor, says Brittany Ferries UK chief

31st January 2017

Brittany Ferries has published research which shows that people in the south are not clear on travel connections with France. It has vowed to do more to raise its profile among local residents and those living along the A3 corridor to bring more people to Portsmouth and continental destinations served by the sea.

ORCA prepares for OceanWatch 2016 – the marine equivalent of RSPB Birdwatch

13th December 2016

OceanWatch promises to deliver a more comprehensive programme of whale and dolphin spotting in 2016. Last year nearly 2,000 sightings of 16 species of whale and dolphin were recorded from ships during the nine day survey and this year more vessels and shipping organisations are set to be involved.

Fantastic beasts and where to find them?

12th December 2016

Blue whales, basking sharks, sword fish and blue sharks: these are just some of the fantsatic beasts that have been seen from the side of ferries sailing from Britain to Spain this year. In total 16,311 sea creatures have been spotted from Brittany Ferries’ ships by excited passengers and wildlife officers from marine conservation charity ORCA, who are stationed aboard regular services.