In Summary
- +3% passengers overall
- +4.5% in Normandy – the most dynamic region
- +37% on Cherbourg–Rosslare – a booming route
- Two hybrid LNG–electric vessels delivered
- Third consecutive year of steady growth
Between June and September 2025, Brittany Ferries carried over 1.2 million passengers across its 12 routes — a 3% increase compared with 2024. This third consecutive summer of growth confirms the company’s sustainable development trajectory. Annual results, expected in spring 2026, should reinforce this trend.
“The strong summer results show that our strategy is working and that our business model is solid. Brittany Ferries continues to grow with regularity and ambition,”
said Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries.
2025 has been a landmark year for the company, highlighted by the delivery of SAINT-MALO and GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE — the first hybrid LNG/electric/bio-LNG ferries in the EU, setting new standards for environmental performance. The launch of the multinational “motorway of the sea” between the Iberian Peninsula and the British Isles via Cherbourg has also strengthened Brittany Ferries’ position on the Atlantic Arc.
“We’ve regained our pre-Covid business levels, secured French maritime jobs and met the challenge of the energy transition. We now call for fair and proportional support under the ETS scheme to continue our decarbonisation journey,”
said Jean-Marc Roué, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Regional Highlights
Normandy: +4.5% passengers
604,130 passengers travelled on Norman routes (+4.5%), led by Caen–Portsmouth (+3%) following the introduction of the hybrid GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE. Other strong results include:
- Cherbourg–Poole: +3%
- Cherbourg–Portsmouth: +3%
- Le Havre–Portsmouth: +16%
- Cherbourg–Rosslare: +37%, confirming the rise of the France–Ireland–Spain corridor
Brittany: Stable traffic, freight surge
Passenger numbers remained stable at 393,471, while freight volumes rose sharply, boosted by SAINT-MALO, which entered service in February 2025. The route carried 2,390 freight units this summer (+84% year on year).
France–Ireland–Spain Corridor: +7%
Passenger traffic totalled 141,109, up 7%, driven by Cherbourg–Rosslare (+37%) and Rosslare–Bilbao (+9%). Daily sailings on Cherbourg–Rosslare have now begun, reinforcing this strategic link.
UK–Spain: +3%
Long-distance routes between the UK and Spain grew by 3%, with Plymouth–Santander up 6% and Portsmouth–Bilbao up 3%.
Guernsey: +59%
Traffic to Guernsey rose by an impressive 59% year on year.
“These results reflect bold choices: fleet renewal, next-generation ships and agility in seizing new opportunities like Cherbourg–Rosslare. They also highlight the dedication of our teams and partners,”
added Christophe Mathieu.
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