Understanding Passenger Categories
The Plymouth to Roscoff ferry welcomes all types of passengers, with different procedures, facilities, and requirements for each.
Vehicle Passengers vs Foot Passengers
The most fundamental distinction on any ferry is whether you’re bringing a vehicle. Vehicle passengers (cars, vans, motorhomes, motorcycles, caravans) check in at the drive-through lanes, board in their vehicle, park on the car deck, then walk up to the passenger decks. Foot passengers (including cyclists) check in at the terminal building and board via the direct gangway at Plymouth Millbay — no shuttle needed. At Roscoff, a ramp-equipped shuttle bus connects the terminal to the ship for all passengers. Cost-wise, vehicle passengers pay considerably more: foot passengers travel from £38 per person, while a car plus two passengers starts from £117. The trade-off is freedom — vehicle passengers can explore Brittany and beyond at their own pace, while foot passengers travel lighter and onward by bus, train, or bike from Roscoff.
Age Groups & Children’s Fares
Children aged 4–15 travel at half the adult fare on all Plymouth to Roscoff sailings. Children under 4 travel free. All children — including infants — need their own valid passport. Pre-bookable cots are available for infants up to 24 months (maximum one cot per cabin, must be requested at booking). Both ships have baby changing facilities on decks 6 and 7, a children’s soft play area, and the Ferrynauts augmented reality app for ages 7–13.
Special Requirements
Passengers with specific needs should contact Brittany Ferries at least 48 hours before departure if they have any special travel requirements that may affect their journey. This includes wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers (adapted cabin on Armorique — very limited, book early), passengers travelling with medical equipment or requiring dietary needs, and those wishing to note a cabin deck preference (call 0330 159 7000, Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–16:30 — preference noted but not guaranteed). An Autism booklet is available at check-in on request on both ships.
Club Voyage Loyalty Programme
Frequent travellers can save significantly through Brittany Ferries’ Club Voyage loyalty scheme. Membership costs £130 in the first year (£60 registration + £70 annual fee) and provides up to 35% off ferry fares, free or discounted cabins on qualifying day sailings, 10% off all onboard restaurants, a €12.50 food and drink voucher on overnight crossings, and 50% off onboard Wi-Fi. If you’re planning multiple crossings, it’s worth calculating whether membership pays for itself.
