Brittany Ferries Bretagne Full Tour - Portsmouth to St Malo
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- Опубликовано: 1 май 2022
- In this video A2B via Sea takes you aboard Brittany Ferries original superferry, Bretagne.
Built in the 1980's she is now the oldest member of the Brittany Ferries fleet, though arguably the most loved due to its warm and homely charm, good layout and the fact she is unique-she has no sister ships.
In this video we embark in the French Port of St.Malo in Brittany (see video in the 'Port Playlist' of my channel).
Arriving within the ships wonderful two level atrium on Deck 6 we find the ships information desk, kiosk selling books and magazines, perfume shop and, if we walk forward along the cabin corridor, a vast exterior deck on the bow of the vessel which can be accessed by the doors in the far port/starboard corners. When open this exterior deck provides simply magnificent views and is the perfect place to watch the passing vistas, including our arrival into port.
Access to the dual cinemas on Deck 5 can be reached by taking the same corridors and using the starboard stairs to descend to Deck 5.
Up on Deck 7 we have La Baule Self Service Restaurant at the forward end; a bright and spacious dining area in an informal setting serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, a children's playroom can be found within.
Walking aft we have the Boutique selling a range of duty and tax free goods, electrical equipment and souvenirs. Along the ships starboard side in the highly attractive window lined arcade with seating. The good quality carpeting and curved ceiling makes this area a place you want to relax in and 'people watch'. It is like a facility in its own right and not just a thoroughfare.
At the stern of Deck 7 is the Yacht Club Piano Bar and adjacent Les Abers Restaurant. The later is a formal attractive dining room whilst the former is a luxurious well decorated facility; an ideal place for a pre or post dinner drink. Both facilities offer direct access to their own private exterior deck at the aft end.
Moving up to Deck 8 we find the Gwenn Ha Du Bar at the stern; a terraced facility which gives character straight away, a stage and dance floor in one corner and a wide bar at the other. A good feature is that ramp access is available should you have walking difficulties.
Along the starboard side we find a selection of reclining seat lounges all subdivided from each other by floor to ceiling partially obscured walls and large luggage storage areas.
Port and amidship we have La Gerbe De Locronan Café; essentially a counter service snack bar offering a range of hot and cold beverages and pastries. A children's playroom can be found within this facility.
Finally on Deck 9 passenger facilities are located aft with the Games Planet Arcade on the port side and Commodore Lounge to starboard, the later only accessible if you have a Commodore class cabin. A further public reclining seat lounge can be found off the adjacent corridor.
Bretagne offers a considerable amount of exterior deck space considering the size of the ship.
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She’s such a lovely ship. The nicest ferry I’ve been on.
Hi. Thanks for watching! Definately one of my favourites too. I hope you will enjoy my blog which will be published too www.a2bviasea.co.uk
Love this ship. We first travelled on her in the nineties and had many happy times aboard. We're off to St Malo again this week.
Hi. Thanks for watching! My next blog published too www.a2bviasea.co.uk in one weeks time will be of BRETAGNE so please keep a look out for it 🙏. If you take any photos during your journey of the ship, interior, food, cabins, ports...etc please send them into me via Facebook page A2B via Sea so I can share with my 2000+ followers. FULL credit will be given to you and I'm happy to share a link to your Facebook page/RUclips channel. Thanks. Myké
Ahh, memories.
Hi. Thanks for watching!
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Very great ship !!!!!!! Love the Bretagne !!
Thanks a lot !
Hi. Thanks for watching! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. A blog will be published to my website www.a2bviasea.co.uk in due course.
Looks lovely I can’t wait
great video....
Hi. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it
Just got back from St Malo on this grand old lady. The Wave Christmas cruise! She may be old now (launched 1989) but I'll take her over ALLthe other Brittany boats ...she has a character all her own that i have never found in any other ferry. BF please don't send her away!
Hi. Thanks for watching! Totally agree with you, a fantastic little ship! My blog can be found at www.a2bviasea.co.uk
Great video thanks! First sailed on Bretagne on the same route in 1986 (showing my age here a bit). I believe they’re retiring her in 2025. I live in the states now, so I’ll have to do this trip one more time before then. Edit: I was 12 then, but it doesn’t look much different (which is a good thing).
Hi. Thanks for watching! A blog can be found at www.a2bviasea.co.uk
Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger
Yes ive spoken to someone who works for Brittany Ferries and sadly bretagne will be sold at the start of the 2025 season and she will be replaced by another eflexer called saint-malo
good video ..she stay a nice and a good ferrie ...built in 89 ! super 🌊🛳👍
Hi. Thanks for watching! Lots of footage of other ferries on my channel. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe 😉
That a la carte restaurant is out of this world. Highly recommended. We were hoping the ship would develop a fault and tuen round so we could have another meal but not the case!
Hi. Thanks for watching!
Again Thankyou for showing us this ship I was worried about a crossing until I saw how lovely it is, spacious and with lots to see and do,
Hi Jon. Thanks for watching! Why worried about a crossing?? If you have any queries please refer to www.a2bviasea.co.uk or contact me directly on f.t.nauticalflavour@gmail.com and ill be happy to help. That's what A2B via Sea is all about - I (Instagram: thebearded_blogger) does the leg work exploring the European ships and ports so you know what to expect when you undertake your own adventures, whether its in UK waters, the Baltic, Aegean or Tanger.
Just worried as the ships roll and chairs fly all over
@@milehighclassics ah no, very unusual these days as ships are so large and stable
For me the Bretagne is still the finest ship in the fleet apart that annoying car deck.
Hi. Thanks for watching my video!
Footage of her arrival into Portsmouth filmed from her bridge can be found in the #brittanyferries playlist. Enjoy!
I'm off to St Malo on 31st August, I can't wait 🙏🤩 thank you for showing a recent experience of Bretagne X we're foot passengers, I'm travelling with my dad whose 76yrs old. We've got a four berth cabin with a window.
What were the restaurants like ?
Hello Sonia. Thanks for watching my video! I'm very jealous-Bretagne is a wonderful ferry and I wish I was back aboard her. Cabins are fine. Bit on the small side but perfectly adequate. Restaurants are great however, just check the opening and closing times when you board and be aware sometimes the main restaurant is closed so you may need to eat in the self service at the front of the ship. A blog will be published to www.a2bviasea.co.uk soon.
@@A2BviaSeaonTV oh thank you so much for the advice, much appreciated 🙏🙏
@@A2BviaSeaonTV Whether you eat in the main restaurant or the self-service one, you can be assured of a great range of french and english dishes. The best eating experience on the English Channel.
@@malo66 hi. Thanks for watching! A blog can be found at www.a2bviasea.co.uk
Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger
Absolutely amazing ship still looks incredible for something made in 1989, however i am very upset that she will be sold for yet another eflexer to replace her but its just how it is I suppose. Anyway great video as usual
Hi. Thanks for watching! A blog can be found at www.a2bviasea.co.uk
Myké, Instagram: thebearded_blogger
Look at a deck plan when getting a cabin and be selective.... restaurant amazing
Brittany Ferries (Portsmouth) no longer issue deck plans of the ships when checking in (tried on several occasions) but i got one in St Malo.
Does anyone know what the situation is around getting a berth. Is a berth compulsory or an added upgrade?
@@paulpenfold2352 thanks for watching. On overnight sailings cabin accommodation is mandatory; either an actual cabin or a reclining seat. A vlog on how to find your cabin aboard can be found in the Brittany Ferries playlist of my channel plus, a blog at www.a2bviasea.co.uk
@@A2BviaSeaonTV thanks
when will the blog be out for her
Thanks for watching. I have around 7 pending blogs. Last one published was DFDS Regina Seaways Dunkerque to Rosslare so the next one will be either Irish Ferries or Brittany Ferries.
@@A2BviaSeaonTV that good
Looks dead, no wonder P&O went bust. Excessive repayments on mortgages on overpriced homes in the UK and cheap flights probably means people don't have much time or money for these ferries.
Thanks for watching. This is not a P&O ferry. All footage was filmed prior to embarkation of other passengers/during the very early hours of the morning when passengers were asleep
Crappy old ferry.
Really, tell me of a better one!
@@malo66 For the worst food avoid the new Salamanca 🤮and Santona
Can you tell everyone which ferry is the best to travel on because you said crappy old ferry which is not nice thing to say. I see this ferry now and it looks nice ferry