Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

Brittany Ferries is carefully monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus situation. It is following recommendations made to shipping companies by health authorities at national and international level

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On 08 July 2020 :

Brittany Ferries is pleased to confirm a limited return to scheduled services this summer. We will have a total of 9 ships operating for freight across our routes, giving good capacity for freight customers, whilst ensuring driver safety. The Pelican will be continuing to operate as it has been on Poole/Bilbao throughout the lockdown period.

The following confirms ships, routes and re-opening dates:

Week beginning 29 June

Three more ships will resume service in July:

With regret and following careful consideration, Brittany Ferries confirms the decision not to operate the following three ships this summer. This is due to a combination of unpredictable demand on these services and shortage of available cabins, based on ship configuration.

*note: Portsmouth-Le Havre and Portsmouth-Cherbourg will be served by Connemara (see first table above

Brittany Ferries 12-point guide to safe travel this summer

1. Drivers may be required by national or local authorities to fill-in a health form prior to travel. If you are unwell, please stay at home.
2. Drivers must check-in at least 90 minutes before departure
3. Boarding and disembarkation will be staggered, to avoid queues.
4. Masks must be worn while boarding, disembarking and in public areas on board
5. Wash hands regularly, use hand sanitisers - and follow all crew instructions
6. Drivers are asked to read onboard signs and to respect physical distancing guidance in all public areas
7. A cabin is compulsory on all sailings. To minimise contact with others, remain in this personal space as much as possible
8. Fresh sea air is supplied in all public areas on board, including cabins
9. Enhanced cleaning with virucidal cleaners will take place during and between sailings
10. In restaurants and bars, meal choices may be limited and space adapted to comply with new safety protocols
11. In all public areas, crew will wear masks when interacting with drivers/passengers
12. Medical assistance is available in the event of a suspected COVID-19 case, including a dedicated cabin for isolation

On 26 June 2020 : Spanish Passenger Location Form:

All passengers and freight driver must complete a Public Health Form ( PLF) before arriving in Spain.

The PLF will be available to drivers at check-in and must be completed by the driver prior to arrival in Spain. Forms will also be available on board ship.

A temperature check will take place by a member of the ships crew using a non-contact infrared thermometer, and the PLF will be collected, prior to disembarkation.

Any driver with a temperature of +37.5c will be directed to a secondary control.

This is a legal obligation that Brittany Ferries, as a ferry transporter, must comply with.

On 18 June 2020 : We are pleased to announce that freight drivers can again be carried on the MN Pelican, Poole-Bilbao-Poole. The following conditions strictly apply:

Social distancing measures to be respected at all times.

Ship's Health declaration to be completed prior to embarkation which must be retained by the driver during the crossing, these declarations are available at the Freight check-in, and also from the following link: 

The driver's temperature will be taken on embarkation.

Masks are to be worn whilst on port areas and during movement around the ship.

Drivers will have access only to the cabins and a designated smoking area

Drivers are asked not to leave their cabin except for safety reasons.

Meals will be left outside the cabin door.

There will be no access to communal areas.

Drivers are required to strip their own beds on arrival at the port of destination and bag bed linen together with towels.

Drivers will be required to complete the Passenger Locator Form for presentation on arrival in the UK

*****No-shows and cancellations within 48 hrs of departure are subject to a charge equivalent to full ticket value*****

On 05 June 2020 : The British government requires that with effect from 8^th June 2020, all passengers (including freight drivers) arriving in the UK complete a declaration. Drivers or their employers must complete the declaration by visiting the following web site:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/public-health-passenger-locator-form
All information must be completed each time a driver arrives in the UK.  Once completed, the driver will need to show proof of completion to Border Force officials on arrival.

On 23 May 2020 : Since the beginning of the Covid-19 restrictions, Brittany Ferries has provided drivers with a verybasic, free offer of food and drink on board. With effect from Saturday 23 May 2020, we will be starting to increase the choice available to drivers, albeit still at a very basic level.
On our services between UK-Spain sandwiches and prepared food will be provided free of charge.
On Channel services, as usual, drivers will be offered a 50% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages. We hope to resume a fuller catering facility as soon as we can safely do so.

On 07 May 2020 : In order to comply with evolving advice and regulation, with effect from Friday 8 May, Brittany Ferries has made the wearing of  face masks by freight drivers compulsory on all of its services. This regulation will apply from arrival in the port area, to departure from the port of destination, with the only exception being when the driver is inside their cabin on board the ship. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding whilst we strive to offer the maximum level of protection to drivers and to our colleagues on board and ashore.

On 05 May 2020 : A decree by the Spanish Government now makes it mandatory for drivers arriving at Spanish ports and using ferry services to wear a protective face mask. Please enure that your drivers are informed and suitably equipped.