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All trademarks featured within are and remain the property of their respective owners. 07.15 fast cat sailing to Cherbourg cancelled this morning, looks like they are having problems with the Condor Vitesse as she is at present based in St Malo and has been replaced by Condor Rapide which has now developed a technical problem with one of its engines (same as Vitesse) Not sure how long this is going on for !! Pont-Aven will also operate the Cork-Roscoff route with two return services a week. Should then resume (full service) Cherbourg Poole. January 5th 2014: Last sailing from Poole to Cherbourg before seasonal closure of the route. Editors' Code of Practice. If BF can easily accomodate passengers from the cancelled services on their other vessels, especially in August, then surely they will pull out of Poole completely for non freight, and Condors laughable reliability on all their vessels will no doubt make BF think again about sub contracting bookings to another company. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Renamed BARFLEUR. March 18th 2020: Sailed from Ouistreham to Caen for further lay up owing to the Coronavirus Pandemic. How do other people feel about the loss of this route? Something went wrong, please try again later. The test_cookie is set by doubleclick.net and is used to determine if the user's browser supports cookies. Am now worried that they will pull out of Cherbourg as well leaving only Caen-Portsmouth. Unlike P&O, they say that their shareholders - mainly Breton farmers - are less concerned with short-term profit as the ferries benefit the area with tourism and trade. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). BRITTANY Ferries has confirmed more passenger services have been suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. How Singapore is turning car parks into farms, Body painting and sunflowers: Photos of the week, How a cartoon dog became a role model for dads. April 16th 2012: Left Caen and moved to Ouistreham. February 12th 2011: Left Caen for a refit at ARNO Dunkerque. Deal Seaways Vito Francisco (left) and Ray Goodfellow (right). December 28th 2015: Resumed service between Cherbourg and Poole. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Brittany previously said crossings between Portsmouth and Le Havre, and Plymouth to Santander, would stop temporarily, along with several routes between Ireland, France and Spain. Comments have been closed on this article. Poole - Cherbourg now cancelled til the 18th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A statement released by the company said this is in response to changing government policy in France, Spain and Ireland, and to protect all passengers and crew members. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Brittany Ferries has cancelled more services between the UK and France as a result of the coronavirus crisis. This website makes use of Cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with additional functionality. IE if a ferry is cancelled the company will be liable to pay compensation and or accomodation if the cancellation is over a set time period. A spokesman said: "Brittany Ferries very much regrets the effect that this ongoing disruption will have on customers. This was obviously a way to generate income before delivering the service. Google DoubleClick IDE cookies are used to store information about how the user uses the website to present them with relevant ads and according to the user profile. Yesterday, the Barfleur made her first journey in two years into Poole Harbour, before leaving and arriving back in the fog today. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. An American dream's tragic end 800 miles from home. contact the editor here. All information is believed to be correct and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions found. Camp Bestival 2022: Who owns Lulworth Castle and can you visit? May 15th 2015: Resumed service with the 18:30 crossing from Cherbourg to Poole. April 4th 1992: Introduced as a freight ferry for Truckline Ferries between Poole Cherbourg. April 15th 1992: Issued with a passenger certificate. Please report any comments that break our rules. Brittany Ferries said its systematically contacted all affected customers by phone, email and SMS but admitted there is enormous pressure o our contact centre staff. It comes as Brittany Ferries' competitor P&O suspended all passenger routes between Dover and Calais this weekend after two P&O ferries failed safety inspections. The firm said ships serving routes between Spain and the UK would continue but only to bring passengers home. 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We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Following withdrawal proceededto Dunkerque for lay up. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Architects, Surveyors & Project Management, Windows, Glaziers & Conservatory Suppliers, Car & Motorcycle Dealers: Sales New & Used, Gyms, Fitness Classes & Personal Trainers, http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/sailing-updates. Have sent email to the UK and French office but hold out no hope! The company said the virus had forced it to "consolidate" its services while responding to "government advice". I used Speedferries once and i was impressed with the service and cost, however i guessed that they were in financial trouble sometime before their final demise; all they wanted to sell was books of ten tickets for advance bookings. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The Brittany Ferries' Barfleur arrived into the harbour in thick fog this morning, and the horn was heard as far as Broadstone, Winton and Westbourne. December 27th 2015: Owing to a technical problem sailings cancelled. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Poole residents were awoken this morning by a fog horn that hasn't been heard for over two years. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Forward bookings are looking encouraging both for spring and summer, although theyre still around 20 per cent down on pre-Covid levels. January 1999: Commenced operations for Brittany Ferries. 3rd November 2012: Returned to Calais and re-entered service. 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March 9th 2013:Left Dunkerque for Cherbourg. January 31st 2018: Left Cherbourg and sailed to Gdansk for refit. Substitute the name "Speedferries" for Brittany-ferries and you know where it is heading. She is a symbol of our commitment to our customers, our routes and to a more sustainable future. Many were glad to hear of the ferry's return, with this year marking 30 years of the Barfleur sailing from Poole Harbour to France. November 28th 1997 March 15th 1998: Made a trip a week between Poole Santander. February 27th 2018: Resumed service Portsmouth Cherbourg. Sailings between Portsmouth and Caen on the Mont St Michel and the Normandie will continue as normal. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Learn how your comment data is processed. December 22nd 2015: The 08:30 Poole to Cherbourg and 22:15 Cherbourg to Poole sailings were cancelled due to a technical problem. "Technical problems" are a great short-term, desparate, cost saving measure. 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As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. March 27th 2014: Resumed service between Poole and Cherbourg. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The castle itself is credited with being one of the first to recognise rural tourism after opening its doors to visitors in the early twentieth century. But now that travel restrictions are lifting, were confident that Barfleurs loyal customers will return, and shell enjoy a successful 2022 season linking Dorset and Normandy. May 11th 2015: Departed Santander for Gijon to take on bunkers. Quiet Dorset beach perfect for a family day-out and escape crowds at Weymouth Beach, The peaceful surroundings make it a lovely place to visit. can't even have a fag on it !! Barfleur Dan Hall (Departing Poole 07/02/2015). We travelled Cherbourg to Poole Monday 3rd August on Condor Vitesse - it seems this was the first signs of the problemstook us 4hrs to reach UK, but we were kept informed whilst on board and our daughter who collected us at Poole was informed out eta and it was correct, so she had a lovely seaside lunch and went shopping..After having used just about every ferry service from and to every French and UK port we can only commend Brittany Ferries and Condor for outstanding service, cleanliness, entertainment and general service. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. HP10 9TY. The affected routes are Cherbourg to Poole, St Malo to Portsmouth and Roscoff to Plymouth. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Anyone booked with Condor Ferries (who do the fastcraft service from Poole to Cherbourg for Brittany Ferries) should expect delays on their routes to the Channel Islands and St Malo as all their vessels seem to have mechanical/engine problems at the moment, rather embarassingly in their busiest month of the year. Freight will continue to be carried on services between the UK and Spain. Dover Ferry Photos is the copyright of Ray Goodfellow, Nigel Thornton and its named contributors 2003-2022. My return from Cherbourg to Poole cancelled today, offered the 19.45 service to Portsmouth but told them no chance, ended up on last nights departure at 23.45 and paying for a cabin !!! In addition, normal two-way interaction via social media may not be possible due to the volume of enquiries and availability of staff. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. She is due to return to service on the15/05/15. November 28th 2016: Resumed service between Cherbourg and Poole. I have previously posted that BF seem to have had no problems accomodating customers of the cancelled services on their conventional fleet/ fastcraft route. Other Brittany Ferries routes from UK ports that have already started or are due to start this month include: READ NEXT: Dorset is one of worst counties to charge an electric car in the UK say experts. Sailings from Plymouth and Portsmouth are affected by the cancellations. All items included in this article are subject to copyright. May 7th 2015: Refloated following her dry docking at the Astander Shipyard in Santander. The last sailing is leaving Roscoff on March 18 at 3pm. The work tookaround 2 months to complete. February 14th March 27th 2022: Relief for NORMANDIE (Refit) on the Ouistreham Portsmouth service (freight only). contact IPSO here, 2001-2022. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 2005: Introduced between Cherbourg Poole. Deal Seaways Ray Goodfellow (Outbound in the Calais approach channel on the 03/11/2012). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Yes these vessels are prone to problems, the Normandie Express was laid up earlier in the year, fortunately BF unlike Condor have a conventional fleet to fall back on when problems arise. January 30th 2022: Refit and maintenance in Cherbourg. Barfleur Dan Hall (Arriving at Poole 25/06/17). St Malo to Portsmouth will not sail until March 24 at the earliest, with the last sailing leaving St Malo at 8.30pm on March 17. Not everybody wants to drive to Portsmouth !! April 10th 2012: Left the new basin, Caen to reach the dock of Calix. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. Barfleur Dogan (Canal de Caen a la Mer, 30/01/2022). Ships serving routes connecting Spain with the UK will continue to sail, however only carrying passengers who must return home. March 8th 2015: Operated a freight only service from Portsmouth to Santander before proceeding to the Astander Shipyard in Santander. November 26th2019: Arrived Santander for Refit. Barfleur Dogan ( Calix Basin, Caen 06/11/2021). March 2012: Chartered to DFDS/LDA (Louis Dreyfus Armateurs) partnership who indicated she would be renamed for the duration of the charter. Video, The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb, crossings between Portsmouth and Le Havre, and Plymouth to Santander, would stop temporarily, I could step down - but not yet, says Pope, Mother held captive for 17 years speaks of ordeal, Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale, Canadian narrator of Islamic State videos jailed, US charges Russian with interfering in US politics. The company said it was contacting customers. April 27th 2012: Arrived in Calais for trials. May 12th 2015: Departed Gijon for Cherbourg to be prepared for service. Directors will continue to monitor the situation with a view to resuming normal service as soon as the situation allows.". Jacobs Media Group Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 08713328. Her sailings were covered by the ARMORIQUE. The company, which had already halted some crossings including those on its cruise-ferry Pont-Aven, said three more services would be suspended. (Brittany Ferries, Roscoff, France). Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.