SLaunched in 1998, the High Speed Normandie Vitesse provides the fastest ferry crossing to Cherbourg from the UK.
It operates a daily service from Poole to Cherbourg between the 18th May and the 27th September 2009 leaving Poole at 07:30 and returning from Cherbourg at 11:30.

Brittany Ferries Normandie Vitesse
The high speed ferry Normandie Vitesse was launched by Brittany Ferries in 1998 to provide a crossing to Cherbourg from the UK.
The daily service operates from May to September from Poole to Cherbourg.
Onboard Facilities
- Shop
- Cafe
- Sun deck (open)
- Club class lounge
- Deluxe seating lounge
- Kids’ play area
- Slot machines
- Baby changing facilities
- Disabled facilities
- Bureau de Change and tourist information
Seating
- Club class seating
- Deluxe seating
- Standard seating
Food & Drink
- Cafe
- Self service restaurant
- Bar
Normandie Vitesse Technical Info
- Launched: 1998
- Gross tonnage: 5,005
- Length: 86.62 metres
- Beam: 26 metres
- Max draught: 3.5 metres
- Service speed: 41 knots
- Crew: 130
- Passengers: 750
- Car capacity: 185
- Berths: 0
- Cabins: 0
- Reclining seats: 750
- Power: 28,320 kW
Popularity: 2%