Brittany Ferries have announced that they are withdrawing the mv Barfleur from the Poole to Cherbourg route in the spring. The news will come as a blow to many of its regular passengers, who enjoy the relaxed crossing to Cherbourg. Brittany Ferries blamed the move on declining passenger numbers, and said they had been losing money on the route for several years.
The Barfleur will be withdrawn in February 2010 having operated on the route for 17 years. From February, the Armorique will take over until March 8th 2010, when the service will withdrawn.
It’s not all bad news though, the Poole to Cherbourg route will still be operated by Brittany Ferries high speed ferry, the Normandie Vitesse running from May to September. The crossing on the high speed ferry takes just over two hours.
We will of course update AnyFerry.com with the changes when the time comes.
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