Brittany Ferries

A four hr trip to france followed by 3.5 hrs there and then another 4.5 hrs back. A long day but if you manage to go on one of the deals which are regularly advertised in the local press then it is worth it. On board there is ample seating upstairs and lower down there are recliners with a movie. During the summer they normally have a clown on board to amuse the children. A well stocked bar and the staff are friendly until you ask them too many times for a packet of cigarettes?

I found the staff her really helpful. I have only used this port a few times but both times have found it to be suprisingly pleasant, there are things to do while you wait and a range of good bars. I found it to be very well organised and would recommend it for anyone looking to travel enjoyably

As a ferryport, this is surprisingly nice. there are good bars and things to do while you wait for the ferry and the staff are actually quite helpful as I found out when i decided to upgrade on our last trip to france.

Brittany Ferries leave Poole for Cherbourg regularly, with, I believe, four crossing a day.
It’s a four hour trip. unless there’s major fog, and the time is easily passed with the amenities on board or with a good book. The boats are very comfortable and we’ve met some very interesting people, as well as a few drunks.
The staff are very good at getting you parked tightly and neatly. Packed seems a good word. It seems though that evry one wants to regain entry to their car at the first possible moment and then spend half an hour in the garage! Tip; wait til the masses have gone down and then go to your car– there’s plenty of time.
Locally we get the chance of reduced fares by collecting vouchers from the local paper. Some of the deals are very good indeed.
Overall, a very good company, slower than the Eurotunnel but for some more convenient. There is duty free, and a well stocked bar!