The way into Brittany (Brittany Ferries)

Member Name: clairerimmer

Product:	Brittany Ferries
Date:	30/05/09 (65 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great restaurant and self service food

Disadvantages: Return leg can be dull, as long journey back

We annually use the Portsmouth - St Malo route. It is convenient from where we live and our accommodation is 30 mins from St Malo. Unlike flying taking the ferry obviously allows you to take your car and therefore far more baggage with you. The outward journey is great as it is overnight you can sleep most of the way, however this means the return leg is during the day which means it can get a little tedious towards the end. This route usually uses the Bretagne ship, which is getting old now but is perfectly fine for the journey it is used on. One time the Pont Aven was used on this route, it is far more modern. I really would recommend booking a room on this trip as it gives you somewhere secure to put your things and that bit of privacy. It is also worth upgrading the room to have a TV, it really is nice to have in your room on the return. The staff are generally friendly and do speak English (although it is a French company). I would also recommend the main restaurant to eat for your dinner and go for the buffet option, lots of food for a fixed price. Get there quick when you board to avoid disappointment.

Summary: Great service