From late March 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Brittany Ferries was forced to cancel all passenger sailings until the 15 May 2020 after government advice was issued against all travel. No-frills Brittany Ferries économie offers simple yet comfortable service; économie sailings from Rosslare twice a week which I was totally unaware of and which would only come into operation on sailings after April 2020 - two months after I made the booking. Ferries to Spain from Ireland.

Once on board, enjoy high levels of service and comfort, whilst we take you closer to your destination. By 1972 he had successfully secured funding and work to develop a deep-waterport at Roscoff. Via our website, magazine and social networks, we aim to be the world's best supplier of news and insight into the global passenger shipping industries. Shortly after that it became apparent that I would not be able to travel. Brittany Ferries operates the most luxurious cruise ferry to Spain from the UK with a choice of routes from Portsmouth and Plymouth to Santander and Bilbao.. Travel from England to Spain with a one or two night cruise on a luxury ferry crossing. Sea trials have taken place successfully, and the ship will soon embark on a 10,000-mile voyage to Europe. [6] Customers were entitled to a refund under EU regulation 1177/2010 [7] however many travel companies have left people out of pocket, instead issuing vouchers which contravenes this regulation. Galicia has been designed for the Spanish market, with a décor inspired by the Spanish region from which she takes her name. Self service restaurant served top quality ( FRENCH!!!) These apply to tickets where travel is after 22nd April, which your booking was.

Brittany Ferries, Santander: See 123 reviews, articles, and 69 photos of Brittany Ferries, ranked No.47 on Tripadvisor among 87 attractions in Santander. Try the Brittany Ferries Embarquement, if lucky as we were to see the Arrival and departure next day of the Pont Aven de Morreira we enjoyed passing by the Majestuous Paquebot, We crossed from Portsmouth to Santander with our Motorhome in September and returned in November. Why choose Brittany Ferries? The service was temporarily served by Armorique, which came back to service earlier than originally planned. Galicia recently completed sea trials and will soon sail to Europe, Richard Fain provides a beacon of hope for the global cruise industry, Wasaline's new ro-pax ferry fitted with ABB Azipods, ABB technology to power P&O Ferries' new hybrid vessels, Florida Senators introduce new Set Sail Safely Act, Encouraging signs of a new and safer cruising era. Brittany Ferries’ newest ship Galicia is to sail between the UK and Spain when she debuts next year. Sea trials have taken place successfully, and the ship will soon embark on a 10,000-mile voyage to Europe. BREXIT : At midnight on January 31 st 2020, (11 p.m. UK time), the United Kingdom left the European Union.. As of the 1 st February, a transition period began and the United Kingdom and the EU will now negotiate future trade and movement agreements for people and goods. BAI (Bretagne Angleterre Irlande) S.A. was founded by Alexis Gourvennec. Kind regards Jane Customer Services Brittany Ferries, Have travelled with BF on at least 4 separate occasions,between Spain / UK. The company's primary aim at that time was to exploit opportunities presented by the UK's entry into the Common Market (forerunner to the EU) in order to export directly to markets in the United Kingdom.

In November 2009, Armorique was laid up for the rest of the winter season. “The arrival of Galicia will serve as a statement of our confidence in the future of ‘Spain without the plane’,” said Mathieu.

I am retired and cannot afford to give away £384 to a company who then refuse to provide me any service whatsoever - this feels tantamount to common theft to me. She has been fitted with closed-loop scrubbers to strip particulate matter and harmful components such as sulphur oxides from airborne emissions, and a long, slender hull and bow for increased efficiency. [9], On 23 July 2020, Brittany Ferries announced there will be a new Rosslare-Cherbourg service. [11], This article is about the ferry company. Meetings took place between management and unions to negotiate the management proposals. Brittany Ferries (founded in 1973 by Alexis Gourvennec) is the trading name of French shipping company BAI Bretagne Angleterre Irlande S.A. that operates a fleet of ferries and cruiseferries between France and the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain, and between the United Kingdom and Spain. We can’t wait to welcome the first customers onboard, and to give them a true taste of Spain as they sail towards it in comfort and style.”.

This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Historic Sites, Sacred & Religious Sites, Monuments & Statues, Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.ie. July 2020 and specifically opted for their Regular ferry service rather than their "Economie" service which among other things has some reduced on board services. The crossing time is between 28 and 33 hours. According to the timetable, Etretat will be used for this service once a week from March 22nd 2021. Kind regards Jane Customer Services Brittany Ferries, Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Santander, Hotels near Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor, Centro de Interpretacion de la Historia de Santander, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Santander, Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Santander, Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks in Santander, Game & Entertainment Centers in Santander, Observatories & Planetariums in Santander. A long delay at Bilbao departure,no compensation,once cancelled due to strike, no alternate offered,delayed. “That is why I am delighted to bring this good news story to our staff, freight drivers and passengers today. We offer the best choice of routes to France and Spain saving you miles of driving, fuel costs and tolls. In late 2009, the new Poole-Santander freight-only service was deemed a success and the frequency was doubled: there would now be two services a week operated by Cotentin. [8], On 18 June 2020, various shipping media reported that Brittany Ferries had terminated the contract for the build of Honfleur. For the historic trimaran, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Brittany Ferries Bilan Consolidé (Balance Sheet), including employee numbers", "Brittany Ferries saves Portsmouth-Bilbao route", "Brittany Ferries services halted 'until further notice, "Britons are advised against all non-essential foreign travel", "Brittany Ferries to offer refunds not credit notes", "My Ferry Has Been Delayed Or Cancelled – Could I Be Entitled To Compensation? more, Recommended experiences in and around Santander, Prehistory and Archaeology Museum of Cantabria.

They are not answering phone calls,and send standard corporate unhelpful emails. When you book online, you are given the option to book any of these types tickets and under each choice of ticket there is the information for each ticket type clearly laying out the terms and conditions relating to payment, amendments and cancellation, so I am sorry if you missed this. Customer care on each issue was poor, crossings delayed and tiny cabins with huge prices ! What a sad company, however If they subsequently change their stance and refund me as is morally and ethically the right thing to do, I will post an update here. I am a past customer of Brittany Ferries (BF) on their UK to Spain routes, but I will never use them again. “This is the very first time in the history of Brittany Ferries that we have designed, themed and decorated a ship around Spain. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

BF have point blank refused to refund me a penny of my £384, saying that I apparently bought a new type of ticket confusingly called "economy" (albeit on their "regular" service!!!) Peter Philpott. Please choose a different date. Our message is clear: we have invested in beautiful new ships.

Dear 'captainpjp' I am sorry to hear of your disappointment with the terms and conditions attached to our new ticket types, the economy, standard and flexible fares. Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this attraction a good place to visit on a, Never seen a Love Boat ? Galicia is currently nearing completion at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Weihai, China. After visiting this wonder of nature, we will go to ha lookout to enjoy the great views of the Stuary of Tina Menor river. On arrival, she will undergo a period of crew training and dry docking, before welcoming her first passengers onboard in mid-December.

I did not ever think I would have to write a review like this, but I now have no choice. The vessel will produce significantly less emissions compared to other ships of a similar size, according to the ferry line. The service was impressive. The Poole-Santander service reverted to one sailing a week with Cotentin covering freight on the Poole-Cherbourg service in the absence of Barfleur. Hello 'Suzi197', I am sorry to hear of your disappointment with our services. Their so-called Customer Service Dept, including it's so-called Manager, Gareth Bewley, have been totally inflexible on this and have shown not one ounce of customer care, even though they are aware that they would clearly loose me as a regular customer over this. Welcome to Brittany Ferries.