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Armorique Ship Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2027)
The Armorique is the primary vessel on the Plymouth to Roscoff route — the crossing on which Brittany Ferries made its very first sailing in January 1973 — and the only ship in the fleet designed and built specifically for this route. Built at STX Europe’s Helsinki shipyard and entering service on 10 February 2009, she has operated Plymouth to Roscoff sailings every season since, and in 2027 she runs every sailing on the route except the Pont-Aven’s weekly round trip, from 22 March to 7 November. This complete Armorique ship guide covers the deck plan, all cabin types and prices, restaurants and bars, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, pets, accessibility, and practical tips for your crossing.
Last updated: October 2026 | Specifications checked against Brittany Ferries and shipbuilder sources; crossing times from the Brittany Ferries 2026–2027 timetable.
🚢 Armorique Ferry at a Glance
2009
In Service Since
1,500
Passengers
247
En-suite Cabins
470
Cars
337
Reclining Seats
24 kn
Service Speed
✅ Route: Plymouth to Roscoff — purpose-built for this crossing
✅ Dining: Le Restaurant (self-service) · Le Café · Le Bar
✅ Entertainment: Two cinemas, Games Planet, children’s playroom, live entertainment
✅ Cabins: 4 grades from Club Plus to 2-berth inside, plus pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible — from £32+
✅ Plug sockets: Continental 2-pin (220v) — bring a UK adaptor or buy one on board
✅ Art on board: Works by Philippe Plisson, Alexander Goudie and Matthieu Dorval
The name Armorique comes from an ancient Gaulish name for the coastal north-western region of France — literally, “the country that faces the sea.” It is also the name of a regional nature park in western Brittany, the Parc naturel régional d’Armorique. This is the second Brittany Ferries vessel to bear the name; the first joined the fleet in 1975 and was sold in 1993. The current Armorique, at nearly four times the size of her predecessor, was conceived specifically to operate the Plymouth to Roscoff crossing that Brittany Ferries launched in 1973.
In August 2005, Brittany Ferries placed an order with Aker Finnyards (later STX Europe) for a freight vessel — the Cotentin. The order included an option for a second ship. That option was commissioned in January 2006: a 1,500-passenger cruise ferry which would share the Cotentin’s hull from keel to deck 5, but with a full passenger accommodation block above. The first steel was cut in July 2007, her keel was laid in March 2008 and she was floated out in August 2008. The completed vessel — at a final cost of £81 million (€110 million) — was delivered to Brittany Ferries on 26 January 2009 and then sailed to Plymouth for berthing trials. Her first scheduled crossing, from Roscoff on 10 February 2009, was cancelled because of severe weather, so her maiden passenger voyage was that evening’s overnight sailing from Plymouth to Roscoff.
Her interior design follows a clear theme: the lights, colours and space of Brittany. Open-plan public areas, panoramic sea views from the restaurant and bar, and artwork celebrating the maritime heritage and culture of the Breton region throughout. Three artists feature on board: photographer Philippe Plisson on the public decks and in selected cabins; Alexander Goudie, whose work already decorates the Bretagne and who created selected sculptures of Breton fishermen and bigoudènes for certain cabins; and painter Matthieu Dorval, whose works are displayed in the public areas of decks 6 and 7.
Armorique Technical Specifications
Specification
Detail
Specification
Detail
Maiden Voyage
10 February 2009
Gross Tonnage
29,468 GT
Length (LOA)
168.3 m
Beam
26.8 m
Service Speed
24 knots
Passenger Capacity
1,500
Car Capacity
470 vehicles
Freight Capacity
55 freight vehicles
Cabins
247 en-suite
Reclining Seats
337 reclining lounge seats
Shipyard
STX Europe (Aker), Helsinki, Finland
Build Cost
£81 million (€110 million)
IMO Number
9364980
Port of Registry
Morlaix, France
Armorique Deck Plan
The Armorique has four passenger decks — decks 6, 7, 8 and 9. Below them, decks 3 and 5 are the vehicle garages, with a lower, unnumbered deck on the plan used as the cargo section for lorries; decks 1 and 2 are engineering and crew areas not accessible to passengers. The first digit of your cabin number tells you which deck you are on: cabin 8120 is on deck 8, cabin 9128 is on deck 9.
Deck by Deck — What’s Where
Deck
Primary Use
Key Facilities
9
Open Promenade Deck & Cabins
Outdoor promenade deck — stretch your legs, take in the sea air and enjoy the views entering and leaving port. Cabin numbers: 9001–9012 (forward), 9101–9128, 9202–9250. The pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible cabins are on this deck. Higher deck — slightly more motion in rough weather.
8
Cabins
Cabins only on this deck. Numbers: 8001–8024, 8101–8137, 8202–8238, 8301–8334, 8401–8441, 8501–8532. This is a quieter deck and a good choice for overnight sailings.
7
Le Restaurant, Le Bar, Reading Lounge
Le Restaurant — self-service restaurant, forward, panoramic views, children’s soft play area within. Le Bar — main lounge bar, live entertainment, flat-screen TVs. Reading lounge — quiet zone, panoramic sea views. Baby changing room and disabled toilets on this deck.
6
Information Desk, Shops, Cinemas, Games, Le Café, Reserved Seats
Information Desk. Les Boutiques duty-free shops. Two cinemas (tickets from Information Desk 15 mins after departure). Games Planet video games and air hockey. Children’s playroom. Le Café — snacks, pastries and drinks, adjacent to reserved seating lounge. Baggage room. Baby changing room. Reserved seat numbers: 1101–4330, 5101–5157.
3 & 5
Vehicle Decks
Cars, motorhomes, caravans and motorbikes across two garage decks, with a lower, unnumbered deck used as the cargo section for lorries. Passengers may not return to vehicles during the crossing except with a crew member for pet visits (daytime sailings only — no visits on overnight crossings). Lifts and stairways connect to deck 6.
1–2
Engineering / Crew
Engine rooms, crew quarters and ship infrastructure. Not accessible to passengers.
Deck Plan Image
The Armorique deck plan below shows all passenger decks including cabin locations, restaurant, bar, entertainment spaces, shops and all passenger access routes. Click to view full size.
💡 Deck plan tips — choosing your cabin location:
Seasickness: Deck 8 midship is the most stable position — lower and central means least motion in rough seas. Avoid deck 9 if you are susceptible. Cabins towards the middle of the ship (rather than forward or aft) are also more stable.
Closest to facilities: Deck 7 cabins are a short walk from Le Restaurant, Le Bar and the reading lounge. Deck 6 puts you closest to the shops, cinemas, Games Planet and Le Café.
Quietest: Deck 8 is cabins only — no facilities adjacent, so corridors are quieter on overnight sailings.
Cabin numbers: The first digit tells you your deck — cabin 8120 is deck 8, cabin 9128 is deck 9. On overnight sailings, you receive a wake-up call approximately one hour before arrival (the music played is Dihun — Le Réveil by Carlos Núñez from his Celtic Sea album).
You cannot select a specific cabin number online. Call Brittany Ferries after booking on 0330 159 7000 to request a deck or location preference. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–16:30, subject to availability.
Armorique Cabins
On overnight sailings a cabin or reserved seat is compulsory — you cannot travel overnight without one — and there is no access to the car deck during the crossing. On daytime sailings, cabins are available at a reduced rate if you want privacy or a rest. The prices below are overnight starting prices per cabin, with the daytime price in brackets — the lowest we found; what you pay, and what’s available, depends on when you travel and how far ahead you book. All 247 cabins are en-suite, air-conditioned and include fresh linen and towels, soap and shower gel, and at least one continental 2-pin plug socket (220v). A UK adaptor is needed — these can be purchased from the boutiques on deck 6, subject to availability. Vacate your cabin 30 minutes before arrival.
⭐ Club Plus
From £145+ (daytime £73+) · 4-berth outside. Bunk-style beds, window, TV & DVD, complimentary continental breakfast or hot drinks served in your cabin, minibar (soft drinks), macaroons, toiletries. Priority disembarkation available.
🏠 Club
From £114+ (daytime £58+) · 4-berth outside. Bunk-style beds, window, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, en-suite.
🛏️ 4-berth inside
From £93+ (daytime £42+) · Can be used as a large 2-berth with 2 lower berths. Bunk-style beds, en-suite, no window.
🛏️ 2-berth inside
From £71+ (daytime £32+) · Bunk-style beds, en-suite, no window. Good budget option for two travelling together.
🐾 Pet-Friendly
On deck 9 · 3 options: 2-berth inside from £85+ (daytime £41+), 4-berth inside from £102+ (daytime £51+), 4-berth outside (window) from £124+ (daytime £62+) — all air-conditioned and en-suite, with laminate flooring and space for a standard animal bed.
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
From £74+ (daytime £37+) · 6 cabins on deck 9 — 2-berth outside with window. 2 lower berths, alarm and telephone, adapted bathroom. Wheelchair users given priority.
337 reclining reserved seats are available as an alternative to a cabin on overnight sailings (seat numbers 1101–4330 and 5101–5157, deck 6). Sleep packs — containing a pillow, blanket, eye mask and earplugs — can be purchased from the Information Desk on board. Shower packs are also available to use the public showers (cabin bathrooms are for cabin occupants only).
Cots (infants up to 24 months):
Cots can be pre-booked for infants up to 24 months. Select infant as a passenger when booking and the cot option appears at the accommodation step. Maximum one cot per cabin. The cot will be made up and waiting in your cabin. Dimensions: 110cm long × 77cm wide (base) × 65cm high. An undersheet is provided — bring your own blankets.
⏳ Book cabins early: Pet-friendly cabins and Club Plus on the Armorique are the first to sell out, particularly for summer and school holiday sailings. Book your cabin at the same time as your crossing. Brittany Ferries opens bookings up to 12 months in advance.
Dining on the Armorique
The Armorique offers three dining and drinking venues. All are designed around the open-plan feel of deck 7, with panoramic sea views from the restaurant and bar. Payment is accepted in Euros or Sterling, cash or card.
A self-service restaurant that is nothing like what you’d expect. Wide choice of French cuisine and world favourites — including minute steaks cooked to your liking on the spot, a salad buffet, hot dishes, desserts and drinks. The children’s soft play area is within this space, making it ideal for families. Panoramic views from all tables.
☕ Le Café
Café and snack bar | Deck 6, beside reserved seating lounge
Sandwiches, cakes, pastries and hot and cold drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Flat-screen televisions and comfortable seating. A good option for lighter snacks and coffee without crossing through the restaurant.
🍷 Le Bar
Main lounge bar | Deck 7, adjacent to Le Restaurant
French wines, cocktails, beers and a full range of hot and cold drinks. Light and airy with sea views and a quiet zone. Flat-screen televisions show sports and news. Live entertainment, interactive quizzes and vocal sets from the ship’s singers take place here — entertainment programme available from the Information Desk.
🍷 Good to know: If you purchase a case of wine from the boutique, Brittany Ferries will arrange to deliver it directly to your car on disembarkation. Restaurant opening times vary throughout the year — check on board. Vending machines are also available. A Food Pass (pre-purchased before travel) gives 5–15% extra credit for use across all dining outlets except the bar; on Armorique sailings it comes in Small (£25), Medium (£40) and Large (£50) sizes. Other add-ons you can pre-book include Wi-Fi packages (10% cheaper booked in advance), a bottle of Taittinger champagne delivered to your cabin, bottled water in your cabin and priority disembarkation — see our prices and booking guide.
Entertainment & Things to Do on Board
The Armorique has plenty to keep all ages occupied for the duration of the crossing, whether daytime or overnight.
🎬 Two Cinemas (Deck 6)
Two screens showing current releases, with separate programmes for adults and younger viewers. Head to the Information Desk (deck 6) from 15 minutes after departure to buy tickets. Pricing: adults €9.00, under-12s €7.50, family (2 adults + up to 2 children on a U or PG certificate) €30.00. English-language screenings throughout with no subtitles provided.
🎮 Games Planet (Deck 6)
Video games room with the latest titles, air hockey and immersive gaming experiences. Well suited to teenagers and older children who want something to do between meals.
👧 Children’s Playroom (Deck 6)
Play area for younger children, plus a soft play area located within Le Restaurant. Both are well suited to smaller children travelling on longer crossings.
📖 Reading Lounge (Deck 7)
Comfortable chairs, panoramic sea views and a quiet atmosphere for reading, working or simply relaxing away from the bar area. One of the more underrated spaces on the ship.
🎵 Live Entertainment (Le Bar)
Entertainment is adapted per crossing. In the bar: interactive quizzes, games and vocal sets from the ship’s singers. Children’s activities during school holidays. Collect the sailing entertainment programme from the Information Desk.
🐻 Pierre le Bear
Brittany Ferries’ bear mascot makes appearances on the Armorique during school holidays — activities, magicians and competitions for younger passengers. His own song, dance and signature cheeky personality. Look out for him especially in summer and the autumn half-term.
🎨 Art on board: Three artists’ work features throughout the Armorique. Photographer Philippe Plisson’s images appear on the public decks and in selected cabins. Alexander Goudie, whose work already decorates the Bretagne, created selected sculptures of Breton fishermen and bigoudènes for certain cabins. Matthieu Dorval’s paintings are displayed in the public areas of decks 6 and 7 — a detail that gives the Armorique a genuine sense of place that most ferries lack.
Les Boutiques duty-free shops are located on deck 6. The boutiques open approximately 15 minutes after departure and close shortly before arrival. Payment accepted in Euros or Sterling (cash or card) — prices are shown in both currencies and you can combine payment methods.
🍷 Wines & Spirits
Wide selection from budget to premium. Whisky, gin, spirits. Promotions and wine talks on selected sailings. Wine delivery to your car on disembarkation available.
💄 Perfumes & Cosmetics
Luxury brand perfumes and cosmetics at duty-free prices. Sample fragrances before buying.
Toys, confectionery, books, games, newspapers, tobacco and Breton souvenirs.
🔌 Travel Essentials
UK plug adaptors (subject to availability), toiletries, travel accessories — useful if you forget that a UK adaptor is needed for the continental sockets in your cabin.
Wi-Fi on the Armorique
The Armorique offers an enhanced Wi-Fi service with four options. Packages are around 10% cheaper if you add them when booking your crossing rather than buying on board — see our prices and booking guide. On board, enquire at the Information Desk or buy via the onboard portal once connected to the ship’s network.
Package
Duration
Best For
Free access
Limited browsing
Checking messages and quick searches
Light package
1 hour
Email, messaging and light browsing
Medium package
3 hours
Social media and extended browsing
Full crossing
Unlimited
Heavy use — but the connection is not suited to video streaming
⚠️ Important: Disable mobile data roaming before you step on board at Plymouth. Mid-Channel, handsets can lock onto Telenor Maritime — an offshore commercial network — racking up charges well beyond standard UK roaming rates. Stick to the ship’s Wi-Fi. Worth noting too: the Armorique has no Video on Demand, and the ship’s Wi-Fi is not suited to streaming, so save anything you want to watch to a device before you travel.
Travelling with Pets on the Armorique
Pets on the Armorique can travel in a pet-friendly cabin or remain in your vehicle for the crossing. There are no onboard kennels on the Armorique. Dogs, cats and ferrets are accepted, and assistance dogs travel free and are permitted in all areas of the ship.
🏠 Pet-Friendly Cabins
Three pet-friendly cabin types: 4-berth outside (window, sea view, laminate flooring), 4-berth inside (laminate flooring), and 2-berth inside (laminate flooring, upper and lower bunk). All are on deck 9 and have space for a standard-size animal bed. Book early — these sell out quickly for peak sailings.
🚗 Leaving Pets in the Vehicle
Pets may remain in your vehicle for the duration of the sailing. Leave a window slightly open for ventilation and water. The vehicle deck temperature is regulated once the ship is under way. On daytime sailings, you can visit your pet with a badge obtained from the Information Desk (passport or driving licence required as security, one person per vehicle, max 15 minutes). No vehicle deck visits on overnight sailings.
🐕 Key pet rules on the Armorique:
Your dog must be muzzled at all times when outside your vehicle on the car deck
At check-in, your pet’s chip will be scanned and documentation checked. A sticker is placed on your windscreen — do not remove it until exiting your arrival port
Pets are not permitted in any public areas or standard cabins (except registered assistance dogs)
Taking a pet into a non-pet-friendly cabin incurs a deep cleaning charge of €193.68 (VAT included). A repeat offence increases this to €387.36
Arrive at the port (Plymouth or Roscoff) at least 90 minutes before departure when travelling with a pet
Travelling from Great Britain, your pet needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued no more than 10 days before you enter the EU — since 22 April 2026, pet passports issued in Great Britain can no longer be used to enter the EU. Use Brittany Ferries’ free online pet travel pre-check from 96 hours before departure to verify your documentation
Dogs need tapeworm treatment from a vet 1–5 days before arriving back in Great Britain. Pet travel rules between the UK and the EU may change during 2027, so check the latest GOV.UK pet travel guidance before you go
Three lifts access all passenger decks. Six wheelchair-accessible cabins on deck 9 (2-berth outside, 2 lower berths, alarm and telephone, adapted bathroom). Disabled toilets on deck 7. All passenger areas wheelchair-accessible except the cinemas. Notify requirements when booking and again at check-in. Request port assistance at least 48 hours before travel: 0330 159 7005 or access@brittanyferries.com.
👁️ Visual & Hearing Impairments
Report to the Information Desk on deck 6 on boarding. Braille signage available for some services. An Access Guide for Visually Impaired Passengers is available from the crew. For hearing impairments, the crew will ensure you receive all important announcements made over the ship’s speaker system.
🧒 Autism
At check-in, Brittany Ferries can provide a booklet explaining the stages of the sailing process using eye-spy style games. Designed to help children on the autistic spectrum understand what they will see and hear at each stage of the crossing.
🍼 Baby Facilities
Baby changing rooms on decks 6 and 7. Cots pre-bookable for infants up to 24 months (maximum 1 per cabin). Children’s meals available in Le Restaurant. The soft play area within the restaurant is ideal for families with small children.
ℹ️ Information Desk (Deck 6)
Bilingual staff available throughout the crossing for cabin enquiries, entertainment programmes, lost property and general assistance. Cinema tickets go on sale here 15 minutes after departure. Badges for vehicle deck pet visits are also issued here.
🧳 Baggage Room (Deck 6)
Locked baggage storage on deck 6. Enquire at the Information Desk. Locked for the duration of the crossing and opened approximately 20–30 minutes before arrival. Cannot access luggage mid-crossing once deposited.
Track the Armorique live – the map below shows the exact position, speed and heading right now.
IMO 9364980 · MMSI 228263700 · Live data via VesselFinder
Armorique Ferry — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Armorique ferry?
The Armorique is a Ro-Pax cruise ferry operated by Brittany Ferries on the Plymouth to Roscoff route. She was designed and built specifically for this crossing at STX Europe’s shipyard in Helsinki, Finland, at a cost of £81 million. In service since 10 February 2009, she carries up to 1,500 passengers and 470 cars, with 247 en-suite cabins, 337 reclining lounge seats, two cinemas, a self-service restaurant, bar, café, duty-free boutiques and a games room. Her name comes from the ancient Gaulish name for coastal north-western France — “the country that faces the sea” — and is also the name of a regional nature park in western Brittany.
Is there a deck plan for the Armorique?
Yes — the full deck plan image is shown above, with a deck-by-deck breakdown alongside it. In summary: decks 1–2 are engineering and crew only; decks 3 and 5 are the vehicle garages, with a lower cargo deck for lorries; deck 6 has the Information Desk, boutiques, two cinemas, Games Planet, children’s playroom, Le Café and reserved seating lounge; deck 7 has Le Restaurant (with soft play area), Le Bar and the reading lounge; decks 8 and 9 are cabins. Your cabin number’s first digit tells you your deck. On overnight sailings you receive a wake-up call approximately one hour before arrival — the music played is Dihun — Le Réveil by Carlos Núñez from his Celtic Sea album.
Which deck is best on the Armorique?
For the least motion in rough seas, choose a midship cabin on deck 8 — lower and central is the most stable position. Deck 9 is higher and slightly more movement may be felt. For convenience to facilities, deck 7 cabins are closest to Le Restaurant and Le Bar. Deck 6 has no accommodation — only public spaces. To request a specific deck preference, call Brittany Ferries after booking on 0330 159 7000 (Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–16:30).
What plug sockets does the Armorique have in cabins?
All Armorique cabins have continental 2-pin sockets (220v) and a shaving socket (110v). UK passengers will need a travel adaptor to use standard UK 3-pin plugs. Adaptors are available to purchase from the duty-free boutiques on deck 6, subject to availability.
Does the Armorique have kennels?
No. The Armorique does not have onboard dog kennels. Pets must travel either in a pet-friendly cabin or in your vehicle. Three types of pet-friendly cabin are available, all on deck 9: 4-berth outside, 4-berth inside and 2-berth inside — all with laminate flooring and space for a standard animal bed. Book early as these sell out for peak sailings. Check here for our pet travel guide.
Does the Armorique have a cinema?
Yes — two cinemas on deck 6 showing the latest releases throughout the crossing. Tickets go on sale at the Information Desk 15 minutes after departure. Adults €9.00, children (up to 12) €7.50, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children, U or PG certificate only) €30.00. All films are in English with no subtitles. Note that the cinemas are not wheelchair-accessible. Check here for the onboard facilities guide.
How long is the crossing on the Armorique?
On the Armorique, daytime sailings take 5 to 5½ hours from Plymouth and 5½ to 7 hours from Roscoff. Overnight sailings from Plymouth take 7½ to 11¼ hours depending on the sailing — the Saturday 22:00 departure is the longest, arriving at 10:15 — and the peak-summer Saturday overnight from Roscoff takes 8½ hours. Roscoff is 1 hour ahead of Plymouth — arrival times in Roscoff on your booking confirmation are French local time, so factor in the time difference when planning your arrival. In 2027 the Armorique operates every Plymouth to Roscoff sailing except the Pont-Aven’s weekly round trip, from 22 March to 7 November.
How do I know if I’m on the Armorique or the Pont-Aven?
Your booking confirmation shows which ship you are on. The Armorique operates the majority of Plymouth to Roscoff sailings; the Pont-Aven — Brittany Ferries’ flagship, with a seasonal pool, à la carte Le Flora restaurant and piano bar — makes one round trip a week in 2027, leaving Plymouth on Thursday evenings and Roscoff on Sunday mornings. If you want to travel specifically on the Pont-Aven (for the pool, Commodore cabin with balcony, or Le Flora dining), check your booking details carefully before finalising. If your sailing shows the Pont-Aven, see our onboard and facilities guide for a full comparison, or the Pont-Aven ship guide.
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