Brittany Ferries could bring Barfleur back to Poole

Brittany Ferries could provide a new travel option for people heading from the UK to Europe next year by reinstating the Barfleur on the Poole to Cherbourg ferry route.

Holidaymakers taking ferries to France could have the option to travel on the vessel from January, following its removal from the Cherbourg link last spring.

Speaking at the annual meeting of Poole Harbour Commissioners, Jim Stewart, chief executive of the organisation, said that talks have been taking place with Brittany Ferries and expressed his optimism that the Barfleur would return, the Bournemouth Echo reports.

He added: "This is very welcome from Poole Harbour Commissioners' point of view … but also from the hundreds of loyal Brittany Ferries customers who have missed the ship."

Steve Tuckwell, the ferry operator's director, said that the return of the Barfleur has "always been a possibility".

The company provides a number of sea travel options for people planning a trip to France, with regular ferries from Portsmouth to St Malo, Caen and Cherbourg, along with ferries from Plymouth to Roscoff.

Posted by Mark Robinson

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