September 15, 2024
Almost at the end of the 2024 fiscal year (November 2023 – October 2024), Brittany Ferries reports a 6.5% increase in passenger numbers (1.93 million). This growth, recorded for the second consecutive year (+11.9% in 2023 compared to 2022), reinforces its return to growth and its confidence in the future.
Introduction of New LNG/Electric Hybrid Ships
- 2025 will see the arrival of two new LNG/electric hybrid ships.
- The first, SAINT-MALO, will begin service in February 2025 on the Saint-Malo/Portsmouth route, replacing the BRETAGNE, which has been in service since 1989.
- The second ship, GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE, will join in April 2025 on the Caen-Ouistreham/Portsmouth route, replacing the NORMANDIE, which has been in service since 1992.
Positive 2024 Season Results
- Christophe Mathieu, CEO, highlighted the positive results of 2024, including increased passenger satisfaction, positive freight transport figures, and progress in environmental initiatives with the new hybrid ships.
Caen-Ouistreham Route
- The Caen-Ouistreham/Portsmouth route, Brittany Ferries’ busiest, saw a 9.3% increase in passenger bookings in 2024, reaching 700,000 passengers.
- This follows a 14.2% increase in 2023 compared to 2022.
Cherbourg Route
- Cherbourg, connecting Normandy to Poole, Portsmouth, and Rosslare, experienced a 4% increase in passengers, slightly below average due to the absence of fast ferry services.
- The Cherbourg/Rosslare route to Ireland saw a significant 28% increase, with 35,000 passengers.
Saint-Malo Route
- Although the winter closure affects yearly comparisons, the Saint-Malo route showed a 12% increase in passengers during the spring and summer months (March to October).
Roscoff Route
- Roscoff routes experienced a 12% growth in 2024, with 360,000 passengers.
- The Roscoff/Plymouth route showed the strongest growth, with an 18% increase, transporting 246,000 passengers, 37,000 more than in 2023.
Freight Transport
- Freight transport accounts for nearly a fifth of Brittany Ferries’ revenue, with overall volumes up 4.3% in 2024.
- Roscoff/Plymouth freight increased by 52%, and Roscoff/Cork saw a 94% rise.
- Cross-Channel freight from Normandy ports grew by 3.7%, reaching 86,014 units.
Photo: Benjamin Deroche
