"PONT-AVEN" cruising the Bay of Biscay

The Bay of Biscay is one of the most difficult seas for ships to confront during bad weather, not on this occasion when the regular "PONT-AVEN" was once again travelling the Bay, despite being February it was a relatively warm afternoon and evening with temperatures approaching the double figures, more like spring really, so enjoyable to travel by sea in these conditions, photos 18.2.2013

"PONT-AVEN" departing Portsmouth in February on a beautiful sunny day

Seen here departing Portsmouth on a lovely sunny day is the BF Flagship "PONT-AVEN", the ship was just underway for another trip to Santander, comfortable crossing was expected on the voyage with the Captain making the announcement of the E.T.A. and weather conditions along the trip which is not common with BF, normally the captains don't talk to the passengers, that's a job for the receptionist, well done for the changing. Photos 18.2.2013

Brittany Ferries: Retour des Barfleur et Bretagne à Cherbourg - Paquebot14, Le blog de Gary (2012)

Brittany Ferries: Retour des Barfleur et Bretagne à Cherbourg - Paquebot14, Le blog de Gary (201

BRETAGNE and BARFLEUR ready to resume service, please click link above to see further information.

interiors of "ARMORIQUE"

Photos taken 25.2.2013, the bright and modern interiors of "ARMORIQUE" built 2009, she has been in service with BF since February 2009 normally used on the Roscoff/Plymouth route, during winter months for the past two years she replaced BRETAGNE on the Saint-Malo/Portsmouth route.

"ARMORIQUE" ready for sea at Saint-Malo

"ARMORIQUE" is seen here ready for sea yesterday at Saint-Malo, 25.2.2013

a life sailing cruise ferries: Travelling on BRITTANY FERRIES "ARMORIQUE"

a life sailing cruise ferries: Travelling on BRITTANY FERRIES "ARMORIQUE":  

Please click link above for my Voyage review on "ARMORIQUE". Photos 25.2.2013                                  

"PONT-AVEN" travelling at 24.1 knots

"PONT-AVEN" speeding at sea, force 5 choppy seas in the Bay of Biscay still didn't prevent this beautiful ship from travelling at an average speed of 23 knots, she is seen here at 24.1 knots. Photos 17.2.1013