Check-in is usually open approximately 2 hours prior to the departure time. However, boarding doesn’t usually begin until approximately an hour before departure.
How early should I arrive for my ferry?
Checking in
You’ll need to arrive between an hour and 30 minutes before your scheduled sailing time.
What are Brittany Ferries opening hours?
Opening times: 09:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri) and 09:00-16:30 (Sat-Sun).
Can you get priority boarding on Brittany Ferries?
Hi Jennie, we don’t offer early boarding as a dedicated service to individual customers, however, where timetables allow some of our sailings do offer all customers (subject to vehicle type and any assistance required) early boarding. This will be highlighted on your ticket if available.
Can you get breakfast on Brittany Ferries?
Main restaurants
Served until midday on board Pont-Aven and Bretagne, our Brunch menu features all of your early morning favourites and a selection of hot breakfasts. On Mont St Michel and Normandie a Continental or traditional breakfast is served.
How early should I get to ferry without reservation?
If you are still on the waitlist on the day you want to travel, we recommend you try arriving at the terminal a minimum of three hours prior to the scheduled departure time. If customers with confirmed spots don’t arrive for the sailing, we fill their spots with waitlisted customers.
Where is the best place to sit on a ferry?
Typically the middle of the boat is the most stable with the least motion. And if possible, sit as close to water level as you can, the higher above the water you are the more movement you’ll feel.
What can’t you take on ferry to France?
Any dangerous items will be taken and confiscated by security/ police at the port of departure and passengers will not be permitted to collect these items on their return. Explosive ordnance and neutralised explosive ordnance of military origin (shells, projectiles, grenades, etc) are prohibited.
Do Brittany Ferries have WIFI?
Wi-Fi is provided free of charge to passengers. You need to log into the Internet@Sea wireless network using the credentials printed on your boarding card or cabin key.
Do Brittany ferry cabins have showers?
All of our cabins are ensuite, air conditioned and have fresh linen and towels. Soap and shower gel are also provided in case you want to freshen up and you’ll also find at least 1 continental plug socket to use or to charge any electrical appliances that you may have.
Can I take sandwiches on Brittany Ferries?
Can you take your own food onboard a Brittany Ferries Ferry. As long as you can carry it from your car to the main decks you can take your own food on board and this is a great option to save some money.
Can I take food to France on the ferry?
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.
What can you not take on a ferry?
(A) Pointed edged weapons & sharp objects, pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury including:
- Kilt pins.
- Axes & Hatches.
- Arrows & Darts.
- Crampons (grappling iron, hooked bar of iron, or plate with iron spikes used in mountaineering)
- Harpoons & Spears.
- Ice axes & ice picks.
- Ice skates.
Do you get a free meal on Brittany Ferries?
Aboard Galicia, you can enjoy one three-course dinner* included in the price of your ticket when travelling to and from Spain. There’s a fantastic choice of different places to eat and drink whether you want a full meal or a light snack.
Can you drink your own alcohol on Brittany Ferries?
They did last time.. In my experience the drinks on board Brittany Ferries were very cheap. They had a shop which sold Scotch cheaper than you could buy it in Scotland – the food was also reasonable and excellent. There is no problem drinking in your own alcohol in your cabin.
Can you drink tap water on Brittany Ferries?
The cold tap water is suitable for drinking. If you have booked an outside cabin it will have a window, the inside cabins have a large mirror instead.
Can you bring food on a ferry?
Food on board
Are you allowed to bring food with you? Yes, of course! Actually, you are not only allowed, but you are advised to. To be clear, there are canteens or restaurants on the ferries, where you can find snacks and drinks.
Do you have to show passport on a ferry?
The form of ID you’ll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your own nationality. On most international routes you will need your passport to check-in, however there are exceptions to this.
Do you have to reserve a seat on Brittany ferries?
For overnight crossings to France and on our Spanish service, a cabin or reclining seat must be pre-booked whilst availability remains. Bookings without on board accommodation may only be accepted on our French routes after all such accommodation has been reserved.
Is it better to sit in front or back of boat?
This is where you should be on a boat, car, plane, and train to avoid motion sickness: If you’re in a car, you should choose the front seat. On a boat, ask for a cabin at the front or in the middle, close to water level. You should also be on the upper deck of a boat to avoid seasickness.
Can I sleep in my vehicle on a ferry?
For safety reasons passengers are not permitted to remain in their vehicle when the ferry is at sea. Prior to departure the vehicle deck is secured by our crew and access to the deck is not permitted during the crossing.