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Brittany Ferries confirms reopening its Portsmouth to Le Havre service for passengers

Brittany Ferries confirmed on Tuesday (Dec 20) it will re-open its Portsmouth to Le Havre service for passengers. The route had been run in freight-only mode for the last few years, a consequence of the Covid. On 20 December 2022 – tickets have gone …
Dec 22, 2022 / Curious

UK’s first LNG-powered ferry sets sail for Spain

The UK’s first LNG-powered ferry left Portsmouth this weekend, on its inaugural voyage to Spain. Brittany Ferries’ Salamanca departed at 21:30 on Sunday 27th with more than 600 passengers and freight vehicles destined for Bilbao.She is the first …
Mar 28, 2022 / Vessels

More Great Journeys Set to Begin in Portsmouth this year

Portsmouth International Port have released their initial cruise schedule for 2022, which sees an impressive number of maiden calls from both new cruise lines, and ships, over the next 12 months.2022 brings a new cruise season to Portsmouth, which …
Jan 13, 2022 / Vessels

A multi-million pound boost forecast following record-breaking year for cruise at Portsmouth

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, 2021 is set to become the most successful in Portsmouth International Port’s history for cruise operations, with a record number of days alongside, maiden calls, and forecast economic growth for the city, …
Oct 6, 2021 / Cruise

Brittany Ferries’ Cap Finistère returns to service on the Portsmouth to Bilbao route

On Monday 19th July Brittany Ferries’ ro-pax ferry Cap Finistère (CruiseMapper) returned to service on the company’s Portsmouth to Bilbao route. The restart follows an extended six-month break in the ship’s sailings forced by coronavirus travel …
Jul 20, 2021 / Vessels

Virgin Voyages announces Scarlet Lady’s maiden passenger sailing will take place from Portsmouth, UK this summer

Virgin Voyages has announced Scarlet Lady’s first ever commercial passenger sailing will take place from Portsmouth, UK this summer.At 277m this is the largest ship into Portsmouth International Port and is a vote of confidence as it hosts the newest …
Apr 8, 2021 / Cruise

Fred.Olsen announces cruises from Portsmouth in 2022

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a brand new programme of cruising for 2022/23 as the line gears up for a return to sailing, with 126 new voyages taking in 82 countries, including cruises from Portsmouth.This is in addition to the four cruises …
Mar 16, 2021 / Cruise

Portsmouth welcomes Galicia – Brittany Ferries brand new ship for Spain

Portsmouth today welcomes Galicia, Brittany Ferries’ brand-new ship serving routes to Spain and France.  She will undertake berthing trials in port today (13 October 2020) before her entry into service for passengers in December 2020.Galicia is the …
Oct 13, 2020 / Vessels

A new era for cruise in Portsmouth, as major line Fred.Olsen commits to brand new sailings in 2021

Fred. Olsen launches four new itineraries from Portsmouth, on their prestigious ship Balmoral.Fred. Olsen’s unique maritime heritage and knowledge of British cruising tastes means they provide unrivalled holiday experiences creating memories that …
Sep 23, 2020 / Cruise

Wightlink schedules more weekend sailings

Wightlink will be operating more sailings at weekends on both its Portsmouth-Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth routes from Friday 24 July 2020.This is in response to increased vehicle bookings since the relaxation of Government restrictions on travel …
Jul 13, 2020 / Curious