Adventures awaits when sail with Brittany Ferries
With ships departing from Portsmouth to Caen, St Malo, Cherbourg and Le Havre, Poole to Cherbourg and Plymouth to Roscoff, as well as to Spain with routes from Plymouth to Santander, and Portsmouth to both Santander and Bilbao, you will arrive at your destination raring to immerse yourself in memorable experiences in the most spectacular surroundings.
Guests can expect a range of world class onboard facilities with a selection of comfortable accommodation options, fine dining experiences to suit all tastes and all topped off with award-winning service.
Take your pick from these exciting attractions and activities within easy reach of Brittany Ferries’ overseas ports.
Coasteering off the Cotentin peninsula
Brittany Ferries’ ships sail into Cherbourg, a destination on France’s wild Cotentin peninsula. This is a beautiful location for aquatic adventuring.
Meet at Baie d’Ecalgrain and, once kitted out, feel the rush of adrenalin as you climb the cliffs, jump into water holes and explore hidden sea caves.
Fat biking on Omaha Beach
Take a history lesson with a difference on a bike ride across Omaha Beach, one of the D-Day Landing Beaches close to Caen and Le Havre.
After passing steel sculpture, Les Braves, a memorial to those who fell here, the tour stops off at bunkers on the sands, where a guide recounts Normandy’s poignant past using film footage.
Giant swing and ziplining
Viaduc de la Souleuvre is a partially demolished railway viaduct over the Souleuvre River in La Ferrière-Harang, 40 minutes from the port in Caen. Here you can fly at 60mph on a zip wire over the Normandy countryside (€39) or ride the Giant Swing (€60).
Hike or bike over the Monts d’Arree
Within the Armorica Regional Natural Park, south of the ports in St Malo and Roscoff, are the Monts d’Arree.
Hike to the summit of Mont Saint-Michel de Brasparts for sweeping views of Lake Brennilis or discover the mysterious Huelgoat boulder field. There are 150 miles of walking trails and 15 cycling circuits to explore.
Sea-kayaking around the Chausey Islands
Ideal for arrivals to St Malo or Cherbourg, catch a fishing boat from Granville to these paradise islands, then glide across emerald waters to explore the biggest archipelago in Europe before the tide turns and swallows them up.
Discover the Pink Granite Coast
The startling rose-hued rocks from Bréhat to Trébeurden are a must-see for those heading to Brittany. A dazzling sight on a coastal stroll at sunset, these 300-million-year-old boulders make awesome insta-worthy shots.
Bilbao Segway tour
See the sights of Bilbao, one of Brittany Ferries’ Spanish ports, on a 90-minute Segway tour.
Take in Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park, Bilbao Fine Art Museum as well as the Terpsícore sculpture by Salvador Dali. Then roll by the Guggenheim Museum and explore the old quarter including Bilbao Cathedral.
Swim or sail to Santa Clara Island
The green island of Santa Clara in Concha Bay, San Sebastián, is just waiting to be explored.
It’s a 1,130-metre swim from Concha beach with floating rest-stops for anyone who needs a breather. From Ondarreta beach, it’s only 400 metres, or catch the blue boat from the port.
Rafting in Cantabria
Feel the rush of the rapids on a two-hour rafting experience on the Ebro River.
Just 50-minutes from Brittany Ferries’ port in Santander, it has steep sections for high-octane manoeuvres, pools for swimming, and reaches temperatures of 22 degrees. Cantabria Activa provides all equipment – just bring a towel and swimwear.
Marvel at the Altamira caves
The prehistoric charcoal drawings and coloured paintings of deer, bison, boars, horses, as well as human hands at Altamira Caves, are of such astounding quality, they even impressed Pablo Picasso.
Dubbed the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistory”, the cave structure and art has been painstakingly reproduced at Altamira National Museum.
Book your escape the smart way…
Brittany Ferries offers flexibility across fare types, low deposits and you can spread payments.
Plus, enjoy short break offers with up to 5 days in France from just £186* return for a car and 2 people – that’s just £93 per person and includes summer sailings.
*Subject to availability, offer can be withdrawn at any time
Book your summer escape at brittany-ferries.co.uk
Source: express.co.uk