Brittany Ferries continues to expand its network between France and Ireland, with a vessel more closely tailored to the needs of the tourist market.
Bookings for the crossings will open for reservations starting at the end of October.
The ship, currently operated under the name Vizzavona, will be renamed Wexford upon joining Brittany Ferries’ fleet. Under a French flag, it will be manned by French sailors.
From March 2027, the Wexford will run three weekly rotations between Cherbourg and Rosslare, as well as one weekly rotation between Cherbourg and Portsmouth.
It will replace the Norbay, which has been chartered temporarily to ensure continuity of service.
Bookings for the crossings will open for reservations starting at the end of October.
The ship, currently operated under the name Vizzavona, will be renamed Wexford upon joining Brittany Ferries’ fleet. Under a French flag, it will be manned by French sailors.
From March 2027, the Wexford will run three weekly rotations between Cherbourg and Rosslare, as well as one weekly rotation between Cherbourg and Portsmouth.
It will replace the Norbay, which has been chartered temporarily to ensure continuity of service.
146 cabins and 130 vehicles
With 146 cabins and a capacity of about 130 vehicles, the Wexford is set to enable Brittany Ferries to strengthen its offer for Irish travelers heading to Normandy.
The vessel also features 2,500 linear meters of garage space, providing additional capacity for freight transport. Its RoPax configuration thus allows it to accommodate both passengers and cargo.
The arrival of the Wexford comes as part of an Irish fleet made up of five ships: Santoña, Wexford, Clipper, Armorique and Pont-Aven.
Brittany Ferries will be able to offer up to seven weekly rotations between Cherbourg and Rosslare, two between Rosslare and Bilbao, and two between Roscoff and Cork. The company thus aims to consolidate direct links between Ireland and France, but also toward the north of Spain.
The vessel also features 2,500 linear meters of garage space, providing additional capacity for freight transport. Its RoPax configuration thus allows it to accommodate both passengers and cargo.
The arrival of the Wexford comes as part of an Irish fleet made up of five ships: Santoña, Wexford, Clipper, Armorique and Pont-Aven.
Brittany Ferries will be able to offer up to seven weekly rotations between Cherbourg and Rosslare, two between Rosslare and Bilbao, and two between Roscoff and Cork. The company thus aims to consolidate direct links between Ireland and France, but also toward the north of Spain.
Published by Amelia Brille TourMaG.com Editor See all articles by Amelia Brille
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