Friday, 30 December 2011

On the bridge of BRETAGNE




Photos taken during a visit to the bridge of MV "BRETAGNE" during a crossing from Saint-Malo to Portsmouth back in 2001

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

"PONT-AVEN" at sea




Photos taken on board "PONT-AVEN" on the 2sd December, the ship at sea on the English Channel

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

ORCA on board "CAP FINISTERE"

Brittany Ferries teamed up with the charity organization ORCA to provide passengers the possibility of identifying whales, dolphins and birds living in the Bay of Biscay. Please visit ORCA's website for all the details www.brittanywildlifeofficer.wordpress.com

Painting on board "PONT-AVEN"

There is a few paintings on board "PONT-AVEN" detailing the progress of the building of the ship, here's one of them, photo taken on the 1st December 2011

Monday, 12 December 2011

"PONT-AVEN" departing Santander






Photos taken on the 1st December 2011, the ships dock at the city centre which makes it perfect for mini-cruises

Saturday, 10 December 2011

looking after the flagship





Some maintenance being carried out on "PONT-AVEN" during a rest in port, photos taken from "CAP FINISTERE" last 27th November 2011

Friday, 9 December 2011

Best observation point on the entire fleet

When cruising on "BRETAGNE" one can benefit from an incredible advantage viewing point, best on the entire fleet, phot taken earlier this year

FREE WI-FI during the Holiday Period

Good news for all passengers travelling during the holiday period, I have just sailed to and from Spain and had to pay £4.00 per hour or £8.50 for three hours, one passenger described as "rediculous" particulary the hour tariff, so enjoy this Christmas gift

Thursday, 8 December 2011

"CAP FINISTERE" less formal than "PONT-AVEN"










The "CAP FINISTERE" is not as formal as the "PONT-AVEN" but it still is a luxurious cruise ship, both ships provide a very fine first cruise experience. Inside "CAP FINISTERE" photos taken on the 28th November 2011

CAP FINISTERE a completely different ship





BF has invested £10 million last February to upgrade their last addition to the fleet, the sleek and very fast "CAP FINISTERE", please click link on post below to read about the transformation of the ship, fantastic work, photos taken at sea on the 27th November 2011

a life sailing cruise ferries: BRITTANY FERRIES "CAP FINISTERE" after the refit

a life sailing cruise ferries: BRITTANY FERRIES "CAP FINISTERE" after the refit:

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Monday, 5 December 2011

"PONT-AVEN" off Santander






PONT-AVEN sailing into a beautiful sunset just off Santander, few hours later the stormy Bay of Biscay was waiting for us, this ship is very seaworthy and very rarely passengers feel uncomfortable.

Saturday, 3 December 2011

"PONT-AVEN" at sea approaching Santander







One of the most beautiful cruise ferries sailing European waters, "PONT-AVEN" arriving Santander on the 1st November 2011

"NORMANDIE" at sea

NORMANDIE captured at sea from the CAP FINISTERE approaching the Isle of Wight, 27th November 2011