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Brittany Ferries

Western Channel and Bay of Biscay — Portsmouth, Plymouth, Santander and Bilbao

Claim with Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries links the UK with France and Spain on long cross-border routes across the Channel and Bay of Biscay. EU maritime passenger rights apply to international Brittany Ferries sailings.

Your rights with Brittany Ferries

  • 25% compensation for a 1-hour departure delay; 50% for 2 hours, 75% for 3 hours, 100% for 4+ hours.
  • Right to rerouting on the next available sailing or a full refund if your crossing is cancelled.
  • Assistance with snacks, meals and accommodation during delays of 90+ minutes.
  • Complaints must be submitted to Brittany Ferries within 2 months of the disrupted sailing.

Tips for claiming

  • Keep your Brittany Ferries booking reference and boarding confirmation email.
  • Portsmouth–Caen and Plymouth–Santander are popular routes for EU compensation claims.
  • Long Biscay crossings mean even moderate delays can trigger 50–75% compensation.

Claim with Brittany Ferries