Brittany Ferries

Compassion in World Farming campaigners gathered at the port outside Brittany Ferries to urge the company to reverse its decision to resume the live export of farmed animals from Ireland to France after a 30-year hiatus.

Picture: Karen Bornhoft

Protesters urge Brittany Ferries to end live animal exports by staging

D-Day veterans leave Portsmouth

D-Day veterans travel to France ahead of poignant commemorations

Brittany Ferries is suing DFDS for £125m due to lost freight traffic being diverted away from Portsmouth. Pictured is MV Stena Vinga leaving Portsmouth International Port on March 28, the first day of its new Jersey ferry service.

"Portsmouth loses out": Brittany Ferries sues bitter rival DFDS - why

Brittany Ferries ship MV Normandie will be making her final journey to and from Portsmouth as she is set to be replaced by MV Guillaume de Normandie. Pictured is her sailing from the port last year.

"Fantastic" Brittany Ferries ship given new life after Portsmouth

Brittany Ferries ship MV Normandie will be making her final journey to and from Portsmouth as she is set to be replaced by MV Guillaume de Normandie. Pictured is her sailing from the port last year.

Brittany Ferries ship to make final visit after 33 years

Condor Ferries vessel MV Commodore Goodwill has been put up for sale as she ends her unsung career transporting goods between Portsmouth and the Channel Islands. Pictured if the ferry in Portsmouth International Port on Friday 28th March 2025.

"Loyal servant" ferry up for sale as 30 year career ends

MV Guillaume de Normandie, a new hybrid vessel operated by Brittany Ferries, visited Portsmouth for the first time as she is set for her first commercial sailing soon.

New hybrid Brittany Ferries ship visits city ahead of inaugural trip

The new LNG-hybrid electric ferries are providing a greener choice for customers compared to older ships in the fleet that "smoke too much and drank too much".

Excitement as latest electric ferry to come into service next month

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Inside the new electric hybrid ferry Saint Malo which will carry out her first commercial sailing on February 12, 2025.

Look inside the "biggest hybrid ferry" Saint Malo - pictures

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, sailing into Portsmouth International Port for sea trials. She gave passengers a short voyage around the south coast over the weekend.

“Biggest hybrid ferry” sails from city on glorious test run

The new ferry service between Portsmouth and Jersey could just be the start with expansion possible, according to th Island's Deputy Chief Minister Kirsten Morel. Pictured: Saga's "Spirit of Discovery" cruise ship at Portsmouth International Port on August 20, 2023.

New Jersey ferry service could just be the start - expansion mooted

A new ferry service between Portsmouth and Jersey has been overshadowed by a war of words between Brittany/Condor Ferries, DFDs and Jersey's economic minister. Pictured: Cruise ship Spirit of Discovery at Portsmouth port.

"Smear campaign" and war of words overshadows new Jersey ferry service

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, sailing into Portsmouth International Port for sea trials - travelling past HMS Prince of Wales.

Revolutionary new Brittany Ferries ship Saint Malo conducts trials

(L-R) Nigel Wonnacott, Amanda Martin, Mike Sellers and Kimberly Barrett as work continues to create the new shore power arrangements

Huge eco-friendly step with ships able to connect to new power source

A sustainable new ship Saint Malo is due to enter service next year and is set to replace MV Bretagne. She will call Portsmouth her home port.

Advanced and sustainable new hybrid ship to call city her home
A striking new ferry filled to the brim with the latest technology will call Portsmouth her home soon.
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D-Day veteran Jack Mortimer gets emotional as he travels to France for the D-Day 80 commemorations. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Veterans sail out of Portsmouth on an emotional day - In pictures

(left to right) Royal Navy Commander Glen Hickson, D-Day veteran Jim Grant, Royal Navy Commodore John Voyce, and D-Day veteran Charles Horne, on board the Brittany Ferries ship Mont St Michel as it prepares to sail from Portsmouth Harbour in the UK to Ouistreham, in Caen, France, carrying 31 D-Day and Normandy veterans who are travelling with the Royal British Legion and Spirit of Normandy Trust to take part in commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

People wave D-Day veterans off as ferry to France leaves Portsmouth

Crowds gathered at the Round Tower to wave off D-Day veterans making their way to Caen, France for the commemorations. Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

WATCH: Crowds wave off World War II veterans setting sail to France

Brittany Ferries will be transporting the largest group of D-Day veterans this week as part of the D-Day 80 anniversary. The veterans will travel from Portsmouth to Ouistreham (Caen) aboard Mont St Michel on June 4, 2024.

"It will be our great honour to carry them"

Brittany Ferries will be transporting the largest group of D-Day veterans this week as part of the D-Day 80 anniversary. The veterans will travel from Portsmouth to Ouistreham (Caen) aboard Mont St Michel on June 4, 2024.

D-Day veterans to travel to France from Portsmouth - here's when

Brittany Ferries Santoña arriving in Portsmouth. The company was shortlisted by Which for the best travel brands. Picture: Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries named among best travel companies

The convoy carrying France's Freedom Flame sailing into Portsmouth on May 14. Picture: My Portsmouth By Drone

WATCH: Convoy carrying France's Freedom Flame sailing into city

The "Eternal Flame" at the Douaumont boneyard (Ossuaire de Douaumont) on November 10, 2015, in Douaumont, eastern France, on the eve of the Armistice Day. The flame is being brought to Portsmouth as part of a journey to the USA for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images.

French freedom flame coming to city for D-Day commemorations

Portsmouth International Port announced an £8m profit, which has been hailed as a success by councillors and port directors. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images.

Port announces £8m profit with passenger influx hailed great success

The shore power systems at Portsmouth International Port will allow ships to use the port's power rather than relying on their engines. Credit: Portsmouth International Port

Funding boost for new shore power system at city's port
Portsmouth International Port could become “the first carbon neutral port in the whole country” after councillors approved funding towards a £26.1million shore power project.
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The shore power systems at Portsmouth International Port will allow ships to use the port's power rather than relying on their engines. Credit: Portsmouth International Port

'Game changing' £20m funding boost for port

A major solar power project has been completed at Portsmouth International Port.

Portsmouth port transformed after "ambitious" solar project completed

The new solar panelling at Portsmouth International Port

‘Great to see this greener energy project power an important part of Portsmouth’

Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, pictured on board the company's new LNG-powered vessel Santoña at Portsmouth International Port. The company has signed a new voluntary charter against 'social dumping'. Picture: Sarah Standing

Cross-channel ferry companies sign ground-breaking charter to protect seafarers

An artist's imprerssion of Guillaume de Normandie, the newest of Brittany Ferries' hybrid vessels which is due to be operational between Portsmouth and Caen in 2025. Picture: Brittany Ferries

All eyes on King William as new Brittany Ferries ship for Portsmouth is named

Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries Picture: Lou Benoit

'Three strikes and you're out' penalty backed by Brittany Ferries in Portsmouth

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be heading to Portsmouth. Photo credit: Nicholas Pointing

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to pay a flying visit to Portsmouth

Santoña arriving in Portsmouth on Friday, March 3, 2023. Picture: Brittany Ferries

Time-lapse video shows what Brittany Ferries ship Santoña looks like

Santoña was escorted into Portsmouth by two Hovertravel hovercrafts. Picture: Brittany Ferries

New Brittany Ferries ship Santoña leaves Portsmouth for first time

Santona.

New luxury-cruise ferry to arrive in Portsmouth today

Santoña arrived into Portsmouth for the first time yesterday afternoon.

Look inside new Brittany Ferries luxury ship Santoña

Saga cruise ship leaving Portsmouth on Tuesday, February 28. Picture: Sarah Standing (280223-401).

Holiday destinations from Portsmouth port

Brittany Ferries' Cotentin

Ferry company have seen a huge increase in reservations

Bunny Warren in the early 1980s, featuring a young Stephen Morgan, fourth from left, top row.

Nursery closes after 42 years of childcare

Brittany Ferries' Cotentin

Portsmouth passenger ferry route to France to be restored in March

A general view of the exterior of Portsmouth International Port, on May 24, 2022. By Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

Portsmouth International Port to hold free community open day

Passengers on Brittany Ferries Portsmouth to St Malo voyages can enjoy two new productions.

Brittany Ferries calls on government to focus on bill to bump seafarers salaries

The picture shows the hot plasma “blade” slicing through metal at the Chinese shipyard as the first section is cut of Brittany Ferries' LNG hybrid ferries Saint0Malo, due to enter service in 2025

First steel cut for new Brittany Ferries LNG ship Saint-Malo

Brittany Ferries CEO Christopher Mathieu. Credit: APENNEC

Brittany Ferries launch new website to pair holidaymakers with local hosts

Photo of a Brittany Ferries vessel heading for Caen. Picture: PA Photo/Brittany Ferries.

Brittany Ferries reports spike in bookings to avoid Dover port critical incident

Passengers on Brittany Ferries Portsmouth to St Malo voyages can enjoy two new productions.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth to St Malo service to bring back live shows

Cars heading over to the biennial Le Mans Classic festival in Pays de la Loire from Portsmouth. Pic supplied

Stylish classic cars worth millions of pounds heading to France from Portsmouth

Tom playing on the beach in Brittany.

Enjoy the sun and share special family memories in beautiful Brittany at Siblu’s...

Nearly one in three first-time passengers have booked with Brittany Ferries this year Picture: Tony Weaver

One in three to be first-timers on Brittany Ferries

A concept image of the new 'flying ferries' that could be sailing from Portsmouth by 2028.

Plans for 'flying ferries' that sail from Portsmouth are still on the cards

Brittany Ferries Salamanca ship pictured in Spain after breaking down

Brittany Ferries new eco flagship back on the move after breaking down in Spain

Lovely image of Brittany ferry 'Salamanca' passing the Spinnaker Tower on Saturday 26th March 2022 taken by Tony Weaver

Brittany Ferries' new eco vessel breaks down just days after her maiden voyage

Brittany Ferries' new eco ship, the Salamanca, pictured stuck in a Spanish port following a technical issue with its engine. Photo: Adam Yates.

Brittany Ferries says sorry after new ship breaks down leaving passenger stuck

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