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Plymouth to Roscoff Onboard Facilities Guide 2026
A complete guide to Plymouth to Roscoff onboard facilities covering both ships — restaurants, bars, cinema, shopping, Wi-Fi, entertainment, and passenger services on the Armorique and the Pont-Aven. The two ships are quite different in what they offer, so this guide covers each separately so you know exactly what to expect before you sail.
Last updated: April 2026 | All facilities verified from official Brittany Ferries sources for Armorique and Pont-Aven.
🚢 Which Ship Are You On?
The Armorique runs the majority of sailings and was purpose-built for this route. The Pont-Aven — Brittany Ferries’ flagship — covers selected Fridays (daytime) and Tuesdays (overnight). Your booking confirmation states which ship you’re on. The two ships differ significantly in what they offer.
Purpose-built for the Plymouth–Roscoff route. STX Europe, Helsinki. Launched 2009. 1,500 passengers · 470 cars · 247 cabins.
🍽️ Dining on Armorique
Le Restaurant
Self-service · Deck 7 · Towards the front of the ship
Wide choice of dishes from around the world plus French favourites. The minute steaks cooked to order are a firm favourite. Salad buffet, desserts, wines and beers. Light, spacious dining area with panoramic views. The children’s soft play area is within this area — ideal for families. Note: self-service only — there is no à la carte restaurant on the Armorique.
Le Café
Café · Deck 6 · Next to reserved seating lounge
Sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot and cold drinks. Relaxed atmosphere with flat-screen TVs. Located next to the reserved seating lounge on deck 6 — a good spot to settle in for the crossing without committing to a full meal.
Le Bar
Main bar · Deck 7 · Adjacent to restaurant
French wines, cocktails, hot and cold drinks. Open plan feel with a quiet zone. Light and airy with terrific sea views. Flat-screen TVs showing sports and news. Live entertainment in the bar on most crossings — quizzes, singers, and children’s activities during school holidays.
Vending machines also available. Restaurant opening times vary by crossing — check on board. Payment on both ships: Euros or Sterling, cash or card, payment methods combinable. Prices shown in both currencies. Special rates for children’s meals.
🎬 Entertainment on Armorique
🎬 2 Cinemas
Deck 6 · Surround sound
Latest films including children’s options. Tickets from the Information Desk 15 minutes after departure. Adults €9.00 · Children (up to 12) €7.50 · Family (2+2) €30.00 for U/PG films. All films in English, no subtitles. Note: cinemas are not wheelchair accessible.
🎮 Games Planet
Deck 6 · Video games + air hockey
The latest video games and an air hockey table. Keeps teenagers entertained throughout the crossing. Great for families with older children.
👶 Children’s Playroom
Near restaurant area · Deck 7
Soft play area for younger children. Positioned next to Le Restaurant so parents can eat while keeping an eye on the kids.
📚 Reading Lounge
Deck 7 · Panoramic views
Comfortable chairs with panoramic sea views. Perfect for a book or newspaper. A calm alternative to the bar on longer crossings.
🌊 Outdoor Decks
Deck 9 · Open air
Plenty of deck space to stretch your legs and enjoy the sea air. Particularly spectacular when leaving Plymouth or arriving into Roscoff.
🐻 Pierre le Bear
School holidays · All areas
Brittany Ferries’ beloved mascot appears during school holidays with activities, magicians and competitions. He has his own song and dance and loves meeting children — but can be a little cheeky! Get your photo taken with Pierre but please be gentle with him.
🎵 Live entertainment: Entertainment is adapted for every crossing — quizzes, games, vocal sets from the ship’s singers, and children’s activities during school holidays. Collect your sailing entertainment programme from the Information Desk or check the display board at the main bar. The Ferrynauts app (ages 7–13) lets children hunt for 15 hidden stickers around the ship in augmented reality — download before you travel.
🛍️ Shopping on Armorique
Les Boutiques · Deck 6
Spirits, wine, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, confectionery, toys, fashion, souvenirs, newspapers, games, cameras, sunglasses, jewellery and more — all at great duty-free prices. Look out for promotions including whisky and wine tastings. Buy a case of wine and Brittany Ferries will deliver it to your car at disembarkation. Opens approximately 15 minutes after departure.
📶 Wi-Fi on Armorique
Package
Price
Duration
Includes
Surf Free
Free
1 hour
Browsing, chat, email
Surf Small
€3.50
1 hr (pausable)
Browsing, chat, email
Surf Medium
€9.00
3 hrs (pausable)
Browsing, chat, email, social media
Surf One Way
€15.00
Unlimited crossing
Browsing, chat, email, social media, streaming
⚠️ Data roaming warning: An offshore mobile network is available during the crossing but is NOT free — your network provider will charge for calls, messages and data. We strongly recommend turning data roaming off on all devices before sailing to avoid unexpected charges. To connect to Brittany Ferries Wi-Fi, select the network named ‘Brittany Ferries Connected’. If the landing page doesn’t appear, go to getwifi.no in your browser.
♿ Passenger Services on Armorique
♿ Wheelchair Access
All passenger areas wheelchair accessible except the onboard cinemas. Lifts to all decks. Bring your own wheelchair — one is available on request for boarding assistance only. Disabled toilets on decks 6 and 7.
🧒 Autism Support
A booklet is available at check-in for passengers travelling with a child on the autistic spectrum — it explains each stage of the sailing using eye-spy style games. Ask at check-in.
🍼 Baby Facilities
Baby changing rooms on decks 6 and 7. Cots available in cabins — pre-book when selecting infant passenger.
🧳 Baggage Room
Deck 6. Locked during crossing, opened approximately 20–30 minutes before arrival. Enquire at the Information Desk.
ℹ️ Information Desk
Open 24 hours. Cinema tickets, cabin enquiries, lost property, travel information and general assistance throughout the crossing.
🐕 Pet Facilities
Pet-friendly cabins with laminate flooring (2-berth inside, 4-berth inside, 4-berth outside). Outdoor exercise area deck 7 — dogs must be muzzled and leashed. Dedicated crew escort owners to/from cabins.
🗺️ Armorique Deck by Deck
Deck 6
Les Boutiques · Le Café · 2 Cinemas · Games Planet · Reserved seating (seat numbers 1101–4330, 5101–5157)
Deck 7
Le Restaurant (self-service) · Le Bar · Reading Lounge · Children’s play area
Deck 8
Cabins (8001–8532)
Deck 9
Cabins (9001–9250) · Outdoor deck
🚢 Pont-Aven — Complete Facilities Guide
Brittany Ferries’ flagship — the largest purpose-built cruise ferry on the English Channel. Meyer Werft, Germany. Launched 2004. 2,400 passengers · 650 cars · 650 cabins.
🍽️ Dining on Pont-Aven
Le Flora
À la carte restaurant · Deck 7 · Aft of ship
Pont-Aven’s elegant à la carte restaurant situated at the aft of the ship — watch the sea slide by and observe the chefs in the open kitchen. Seasonal menus using regional produce. Superb choice of French wines. Open for breakfast and dinner. The centrepiece of a Pont-Aven crossing for many passengers.
La Belle Angèle
Self-service restaurant · Deck 7
Wide choice of dishes from around the world plus French favourites including minute steaks cooked to order. Salad buffet, desserts, wines and beers. Can also use the larger seating area in Le Café du Festival at the front of the ship.
Le Café du Festival
Café · Deck 7 · Front of ship
Sandwiches, cakes, pastries, pizzas plus hot and cold drinks. Large adjoining seating area with flat-screen TVs. The children’s soft play area is situated close by — a good option for families who want a relaxed meal without going to the full restaurant.
Special rates for children’s meals across all restaurants. Payment in Euros or Sterling, cash or card, combinable. Vending machines also available. Restaurant opening times vary — check on board.
🍷 Bars & Lounges on Pont-Aven
Le Grand Pavois
Main lounge bar · Deck 8 · Front of ship
The heart of the Pont-Aven. Cocktails, beers, wines, hot drinks and snacks. Seating across two decks joined by a large sweeping staircase — it genuinely feels like a cruise ship bar. Flat-screen TVs for sports and news. The main venue for live entertainment: magicians, singers, bands, quizzes and headline tribute acts on selected summer sailings. Mezzanine lounge level with comfortable sofas and armchairs.
Le Fastnet
Piano bar · Deck 7 · Adjacent to Le Flora
Stylish cocktail bar with a relaxed atmosphere enhanced by a live pianist. The perfect spot for an aperitif before dinner in Le Flora or a digestif afterwards. One of Pont-Aven’s most distinctive features.
Les Finistères
Pool bar · Deck 9 · Open May to September
Outdoor poolside bar serving wines, beers and soft drinks. Open during the summer season alongside the heated pool and leisure area. One of the highlights of a daytime Pont-Aven crossing in good weather.
Commodore Lounge
Deck 8 · Exclusive to suite passengers
Private lounge exclusively for Commodore and De Luxe cabin passengers. Includes access to two side patio areas.
Reserved Seating Lounge
Deck 9 · 47 reclining seats
Reserved lounge seating for passengers without a cabin. Seat numbers 9001–9047. Must be booked in advance as part of your ticket. Note: on a crossing of 8+ hours overnight, a cabin is significantly more comfortable.
🎬 Entertainment on Pont-Aven
🎬 2 Cinemas
Deck 6 · Combined 90 seats · Surround sound
Same pricing as Armorique: Adults €9.00 · Children (up to 12) €7.50 · Family (2+2) €30.00 for U/PG films. Tickets from Information Desk or cinema entrance 30 minutes before film starts. All films in English. Note: cinemas are not wheelchair accessible.
🏊 Swimming Pool & Leisure Area
Deck 9 · Open May–September · Daytime only
Heated pool with large whirlpool, sunbathing and leisure area. Open daytime sailings only — not available on overnight crossings. Children must be supervised; no lifeguard on duty. Ask at the Information Desk for opening times. The poolside bar (Les Finistères) serves drinks alongside.
🎮 Games Planet (Teen Room)
Deck 9
Latest video games and air hockey table. Positioned near the pool area on deck 9 — teenagers can move between both.
👶 Children’s Area
Deck 7 · Near Le Café du Festival
Play area for toddlers and younger children. Supervised by an adult at all times. Situated near the café so parents can eat while children play. Entertainment programme during peak season.
🐋 ORCA Wildlife Watching
Upper deck + Le Grand Pavois · Most days
ORCA wildlife officers join the crossing to watch for whales, dolphins and porpoises in the waters between Plymouth and Roscoff. Wildlife talks also take place in Le Grand Pavois. ORCA works to protect whale and dolphin habitats in UK and European waters. A genuinely unique feature of the Pont-Aven crossing.
🌊 Promenade Deck
Deck 6 · Full circuit of the ship
The Promenade on deck 6 lets you walk all the way around the ship. The top deck offers a further calm spot to enjoy the sea air and views, particularly when entering or leaving port.
🎵 Live entertainment: Pont-Aven has the most varied entertainment of the two ships. Le Grand Pavois hosts live bands, cabaret singers, magicians, tribute acts and DJs. Headline tribute artists perform on selected summer sailings. Pierre le Bear appears during school holidays. Ferrynauts augmented reality app for children aged 7–13. Collect your sailing entertainment programme from the Information Desk.
Spa on Pont-Aven
Spa Treatment Room · Deck 8. Facial, manicure and other treatments available during the crossing using premium brands including Pro-Care, OPI and Filorga. The Pont-Aven was the first English Channel ferry to have a dedicated onboard spa facility, added during the 2012 refit. Note: spa availability on the Plymouth–Roscoff crossing may be limited compared to longer Spain sailings — check on board.
🛍️ Shopping on Pont-Aven
La Boutique · Deck 8
Spirits, wine, tobacco (sold at French prices — cannot be purchased within UK territorial waters), perfumes, cosmetics, leather goods, confectionery, toys, fashion, souvenirs, newspapers, games, cameras, sunglasses, jewellery and more. Shop may open for browsing and non-alcohol/tobacco goods closer to the UK port, but alcohol and tobacco cannot be sold within 20 minutes of the UK port.
Purchase of alcoholic beverages is prohibited to persons under 18.
📶 Wi-Fi on Pont-Aven
Package
Price
Duration
Includes
Surf Free
Free
90 minutes
Browsing, chat, email
Surf Small
€3.50
1 hr (pausable)
Browsing, chat, email
Surf Medium
€9.00
3 hrs (pausable)
Browsing, chat, email, social media
Surf One Way
€25.00
Unlimited crossing
Browsing, chat, email, social media, streaming
Club Voyage members save 50% on Surf One Way — ask at the Information Desk before purchasing.
⚠️ Data roaming warning: An offshore mobile network operates during the crossing but is NOT free. Turn data roaming off on all devices to avoid unexpected charges. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas on decks 6, 7, 8 and 9. Connect to ‘Brittany Ferries Connected’. If the landing page doesn’t appear, go to getwifi.no.
♿ Passenger Services on Pont-Aven
♿ Wheelchair Access
All passenger areas wheelchair accessible except the onboard cinemas. Lifts to all decks. Bring your own wheelchair. Disabled toilets in terminal and onboard.
🧒 Autism Support
Same as Armorique — a booklet explaining the sailing process is available at check-in for passengers travelling with a child on the autistic spectrum.
🧳 Baggage Room
Deck 6. Locked during crossing, opened approximately 20–30 minutes before arrival. Enquire at the Information Desk.
💳 ATM
Cash machine located next to the Information Desk on deck 6.
🐕 Pet Facilities
Pet-friendly cabins with laminate flooring (4-berth inside, 4-berth outside). Outdoor exercise area deck 7 — dogs must be muzzled and leashed. Book early, very limited availability.
ℹ️ Information Desk
Open 24 hours. Cinema tickets, cabin enquiries, lost property, pool opening times, Wi-Fi enquiries and general assistance.
🗺️ Pont-Aven Deck by Deck
Deck 5
Cabins (5101–5496)
Deck 6
2 Cinemas · ATM · Information Desk · Baggage Room · Promenade walk · Cabins (6101–6498)
Deck 7
Le Flora (à la carte) · La Belle Angèle (self-service) · Le Café du Festival · Le Fastnet (piano bar) · Children’s area
Deck 8
Le Grand Pavois (main bar + mezzanine) · La Boutique · Spa · Commodore Lounge · Cabins (8101–8418)
Deck 9
Pool & leisure area · Les Finistères (pool bar) · Games Planet · Reserved seating (9001–9047) · Outdoor deck
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a restaurant on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Yes on both ships, but they differ. The Armorique has a self-service restaurant (Le Restaurant, deck 7) and Le Café (deck 6) — there is no à la carte option. The Pont-Aven has an à la carte restaurant (Le Flora, deck 7), a self-service restaurant (La Belle Angèle, deck 7), a café (Le Café du Festival, deck 7), and a piano bar (Le Fastnet, deck 7). If a sit-down à la carte meal matters to you, you need the Pont-Aven.
Does the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry have a cinema?
Yes — both ships have 2 cinemas on deck 6 with surround sound. Adults €9.00, children (up to 12) €7.50, family (2+2) €30.00 for U/PG films. Tickets from the Information Desk from 15 minutes after departure (Armorique) or from the cinema entrance 30 minutes before a film starts (Pont-Aven). All films in English with no subtitles. Note: cinemas are not wheelchair accessible on either ship.
Does the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry have a swimming pool?
The Pont-Aven has a heated pool on deck 9 with a large whirlpool, sunbathing and leisure area, and the poolside bar Les Finistères. It is open during daytime sailings only, and is seasonal — typically May to September. Children must be supervised and there is no lifeguard. The Armorique does not have a swimming pool.
Is Wi-Fi free on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Armorique: 1 hour free (Surf Free), then paid packages from €3.50. Unlimited Surf One Way is €15.00. Pont-Aven: 90 minutes free (Surf Free), then paid packages from €3.50. Unlimited Surf One Way is €25.00. Club Voyage members save 50% on Surf One Way on Pont-Aven. Important: turn data roaming off on all devices — the offshore mobile network is not free and charges are applied by your own network provider.
Which ship is better — Armorique or Pont-Aven?
They suit different travellers. The Armorique is purpose-built for this route, practical, clean and family-friendly — it operates the majority of sailings and is an excellent crossing. The Pont-Aven is significantly larger and more cruise-like, with a heated pool, à la carte restaurant (Le Flora), piano bar (Le Fastnet), ORCA wildlife watching, and more varied entertainment. If you specifically want the pool, à la carte dining or a more premium experience, check that your sailing uses the Pont-Aven before booking — it mainly runs on Fridays (daytime) and Tuesdays (overnight) in 2026.
Can I buy duty free on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Yes — both ships have duty-free boutiques. Armorique: Les Boutiques, deck 6. Pont-Aven: La Boutique, deck 8. Spirits and tobacco are sold at French prices and cannot be purchased within UK territorial waters. Buy a case of wine and it can be delivered to your car at disembarkation. Payment in Euros or Sterling, cash or card.
What plug sockets are available on both ships?
Both ships have continental 2-pin sockets (220v) in cabins plus a 110v shaving socket. UK passengers need a travel adaptor. Adaptors are sold in the boutiques but stock is limited — bring your own. Keep your cabin keycard away from your mobile phone or smartphone to prevent demagnetisation.
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