Portsmouth to Santander: My Epic, 2 Night, 30+ hour Voyage on Brittany Ferries MV Galicia!

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This was one of my most memorable trips of 2022. A two night, 30+ hour crossing from Portsmouth, England to Santander, Spain with Brittany Ferries and one of their e-flexer ferries the MV Galicia.
Come with me on this trip where I'll show you the boat and the facilities on offer including the food, entertainment, accommodation, outside space etc and, most importantly, the exclusive c-club lounge which, in my opinion, is a must for anyone considering this voyage. It is certainly well-worth the money as I'll show you in this video.
I'd love to hear from you if you've done this journey. What was your experience like? Did you (like me) travel as a foot passenger? How did you find the facilities on offer?
Thanks as always guys for taking the time to watch my videos. All likes, comments, subs are massively appreciated and it really encourages me to make more content for you all to enjoy.
Cheers for now.
Mark
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📖Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Portsmouth Ferry Terminal
02:58 - Boarding the ferry
06:25 - The C-Club lounge
09:32 - Inside facilities
12:20 - Passing Ushant
15:35 - Lunch
16:43 - About the MV Galicia
19:48 - Dinner
22:10 - Cabin tour
26:30 - Arrival in Santander, summary
Picture Credits:
Route Map: OpenStreetMap (annotated)

Пікірлер: 598

@Oldladysgin 11 ай бұрын

The best thing about Brittany is that they register their ships in France and have properly employed crews. A lot of other ferry lines sub this out to flags of other countries whilst Brittany sticks to it roots. Well done and yes I understand the ships hull is made in China but having travelled on the Salamanca many of the other fittings, important ones, were also European.

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Yep, BF do things properly 👍

@JoshuaLescarretSailing Ай бұрын

do you know if engines are european ?

@blinard1 Жыл бұрын

I have been sober now for nearly 7 years, but of course, i have bad days. Any time i am feeling down or lonely i put one of your videos on, even if its just on in the background. It always makes me feel like i have a friend. So, if you ever think of giving up or doubt what youre doing, please remember that you, in a very real way, save peoples lives. Keep up the vlogs!!!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate for the lovely comment. Means a lot 😊

@guzgrant Жыл бұрын

Brilliant .I’m a married man of six kids . This looks like the perfect procrastination type trip to make alone and get some calm , quiet and respite .

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Oh it certainly is! Get yourself the lounge access and just relax all the way down. Bliss!

@guzgrant Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I’m in for beginning of May l the post Easter factor appeared to make it cheaper and quieter . I can’t wait .

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@guzgrant enjoy it mate. Hope the sea stays calm 😊👍

@roquedsa9125 Жыл бұрын

Remember to take your wife as SHE TOO needs that calm and more than you as she carried thise six for nine months each and bringing them up with their (time and energy) necessities as a baby

@guzgrant Жыл бұрын

@@roquedsa9125 Thanks for your thoughts , I have total respect for motherhoodit has been my life’s mission to support her role as Anesidora and I take every opportunity to put her and our children’s needs first . For the first time in many years we are in the position again to get small moments of repose both together and alone . Its healthy for a continuum for one to have time alone and meditate upon their own thoughts as it adds gravitas and clarity to those which concern others in daily situations .

@maxpom68 Жыл бұрын

I've done this trip before with my late husband and 3 young kids. We all enjoyed the crossing. My kids saw dolphins and a low flying military plane. The sea was a bit rough in places though.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen Dolphins yet Maxine. I reckon I’ve done this trip about 10 times too. I’m very jealous!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic voyage and a great video! Funny because I'm just editing a ferry trip just now as well :) Oh and I totally fell for your fake window at the start. Bravo mate!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve, took me a while to do this one! Really enjoyed the trip though, I’m definitely going to do a few more ferry trips when I can. The window’s a nice touch isn’t it - totally wasn’t expecting that one 😊👍

@baseballfan99 Жыл бұрын

This has been on my bucket list for a while so great to see you do a video on the sailing. I think it’s partially just for the length of the sailing and also how close the port is to Downtown Santander when you arrive. Glad the Bay of Biscay was behaving itself. Maybe something I will do in the next 3 years after my U.S. cross country trip this month. So many places to see and not enough time to do everything !

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, yes I agree, there’s too much to see, not enough time! Tbh, after I’d got down to Santander I had to fly back the same day, otherwise I’d have stayed a couple of nights. Straight out of the port terminal, cross the road, right in he heart of the city. A lovely place with plenty to see but most people drive straight off the ferry and head for the south I’d imagine.

@colinh4553 Жыл бұрын

It's a mini-break in itself, a very pleasant looking wee cruise. Great video, thanks for posting!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Colin and thanks for the comment 😊👍

@sheilam4525 Жыл бұрын

A really enjoyable video, Mark, with some stunning scenic shots👏. The cabin looked very spacious and I had to do a double take as that picture was very realistic! £30 very good value for the entry to the food lounge. After a bit of a stressful day, your video was just what we needed, thank you😊

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Hi Sheila, thanks very much for the comment and yes, hope this video de-stressed you a bit! I’ve been working all week in my normal job and trying to edit this in the evenings when I’ve got an hour here and there. Glad to see people enjoying it and it definitely makes it worthwhile putting the effort in when I get comments like yours. Hope you have a calmer weekend 😊

@sheilam4525 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I hope everyone appreciates the hard work you and all the good vloggers do! Thank you for your good wishes👍

@mmcbey1401 11 ай бұрын

The £30 fee has now more than doubled.

@caroolinafonseca 10 ай бұрын

I was about to comment on the £30 fee as well as I just saw it on the website at £85pp 👀 Thanks for the blog! Very informative

@nblair787 Жыл бұрын

Great trip. Very informative. Thanks for posting 👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, appreciate the comment 😊👍

@simonwhitlock9189 Жыл бұрын

A really nice trip you had there, love sea travel and did quite a lot when I was in my teens.Thanks for taking me along it was most enjoyable, as always stay safe and cheers.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Simon, yep I really enjoy the ferry trips, I’m going to do more as I think people enjoy watching them too. They won’t all be as long as this one!! I had to edit this down to a third of its original size! Thanks as always for your support 😊

@simonwhitlock9189 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I would certainly like to see more ferry trips, all the best.

@jackbaldwin3649 7 ай бұрын

Great tour!! Thank you! Very nice ferry.

@LetsMakeaTrip 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Jack, thanks for watching 😊

@lindsaywright9295 Жыл бұрын

Remember doing this years and years ago with my parents, loved Santander . I ended up years later working for P & O for three years, going back and forward to Bilbao and a quick trip to Cherbourg every week [ Three weeks on, and two off} From there I hopped over to Princess where our contracts were for six months at a time . Some great ports and some not so great. Great video I certainly enjoyed it much appreciated

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Lindsay, great to here from someone who’s worked on these ships. I’m presuming that was the Pride of Bilbao?

@allisterjones922 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark, My type of trip I loved to see the water flowing past the ferry.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Hi Alli and cheers for the comment. I’m glad you managed to squeeze the word ‘flowing’ into it too 😉

@garymorgan9977 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, full of information and good advice. Keep them coming Mark. 👏👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

@andyreynolds6194 11 ай бұрын

Just to say that I really enjoyed this vid- very informative and well narrated. I’m planning a trip on the ferry to Santander and back up through Spain and France on the motorbike, and this has been perfect for seeing what you get for your money on the Galicia. Thanks again.

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Andy and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Much appreciated and I’m glad you found it useful 😊👍

@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks for posting this - I've been SO interested in doing this route - always sounds excellent!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Hi Fraser, hope you found it worth watching! In my opinion, it’s definitely worth doing and hopefully the price of lounge access will stay reasonable for a while yet. 👍

@broomybank Жыл бұрын

Very much enjoy your videos, looks like a good standard of catering and accommodation on board, sea club sounds a must. Good preparation if you’re planning to enjoy the food of northern Spain

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate the comment. Yep, the C-Club I would say is like an airport-style lounge but it’s basically open all the time so you’re going to be in there whenever you feel like something to eat or drink (I know I was). Great value for money 👍

@sarahstrong7174 Жыл бұрын

The food looked very nice.Thankyou for sharing.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Pleasure Sarah. Thanks for watching 😊

@guth21776 Жыл бұрын

looks good, almost a mini holiday in its self.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers undertaker. Yep, I always think that the minute you step on the boat, the holiday begins. Thanks for the comment 😊👍

@rezaalan3991 Жыл бұрын

Great trip, and yeah pleasant journey between UK and Spain. That fake window is mind-blowing

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, yep was a pleasant surprise that window 😊👍

@michaelstaley2241 Жыл бұрын

Look a good quality cabin , very spacious ferry very efficient Brittany ferries look ; a good operation Mark. Very good crossing.👍🏻😎

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

They are Michael. I’ve used Brittany Ferries a lot over the years. I think this was the only ship I hadn’t been on. They’re always a bit more than just a ferry I think. Great staff and feel to the voyage. Food can be a bit hit and miss sometimes but certainly nothing to complain about on this trip 👍

@davesdaze Жыл бұрын

Hi. Loved the video on the isle wight ferry. Lovely weather. Very informative video. Hope u are well. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers both. I’m running on low battery atm tbh 😂 but lots of stuff booked for next week. Hope you’re good, thanks for commenting 😊👍

@Timstravels01 Жыл бұрын

Fab video. Certainly a lot calmer than the ferry from the IOM and those sunsets were stunning. As always after watching one of your uploads, I think…”I want to try that.” Brilliant work mate.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim, you should do it mate. I did it over a long weekend and just flew back. Great trip 😊👍

@alanwheeler3696 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog, probably the best BR vlog I’ve watched. I’ve been on the Galicia on an overnight to Cherbourg and thought the ship is good. But those food queues are it’s Achilles heel. I knew it was an issue so we got up early for breakfast and had no trouble but they quickly got extremely long. Indeed these problems have (according to BF) led to them now not including meals with the ticket on the Spain crossings. Only those booked before the change keep them. Thx for posting the vlog

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, yes that does make sense to me about meals. When I emerged from the restaurant honestly there was a massive queue and a lot of people would’ve missed out on the start of the football that was showing on the night in question. So I bet that didn’t go down too well! And tbh, if it hadn’t been included for me, I would’ve just eaten the food in the lounge. Whilst that wouldn’t have been a proper meal, it would’ve been enough for me (and my budget).

@andydeakin7914 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, and really nicely shot. Your delivery style is so warm and friendly, 😊

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy, thanks for the nice words. Really enjoyed this trip btw, hopefully I’ll do some more ferry videos over the next few months 👍

@jayr4857 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber, your channel popped up on yt. Glad it did. Very interesting, 👍 looking forward to watching your past videos. Gee ferry's have come a long way since I was on one in the 80s. I live in Australia now. Great content mate. Love it.👍🇦🇺🇬🇧👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers James, appreciate the support and kind words. There are some pretty good ferries now operating out of the UK yes. Mind you, I still like some of the older, traditional ships like Brittany Ferries ‘Bretagne’. Hope Australia’s working out well, I’d love to get there one day soon myself! Cheers 😊👍

@mikedown1250 Жыл бұрын

Excellent..Friday night saved and a ferry review.:D The socket looked like a network socket for a laptop

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike, I hope you like it because I had a great time on it - really enjoyed it and I’d recommend it to anyone IF you can get in the C-Club lounge.

@juliebrooke6099 Жыл бұрын

You were so lucky with the weather. The bay of Biscay was much rougher when I went in August a few years ago, luckily mostly overnight so I could sleep through it- I’m not a bad traveller but eating and drinking gets physically tricky when everything is rocking and rolling.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few rough(ish) crossings down there in the past so yep, quite lucky this time but maybe it owed me one! I find sleeping harder than eating when it’s rough tbh.

@BrazilSaint Жыл бұрын

Loved this - brought back happy memories as a kid on The Quiberon between Plymouth & Santander. Quite surprised that this was a two night crossing, as Plymouth to Santander was an easier 24 hours 35+ years ago!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Yes Plymouth - Santander is quicker on the Pont Aven (a very nice ship).

@BrazilSaint Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip thanks - didn’t know it still operated, but will take a look

@aureliacornelia79adgracchu29 Жыл бұрын

It must have been near Christmas, cos they had a tree! But I've never seen the Bay of Biscay that calm! Looked like a great trip!And

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Me neither and yep, about two weeks before Xmas I think it was 👍

@jimcrawford5039 Жыл бұрын

Funny about the bay, I went to sea for 7 years and never saw it rough after many crossings, same with Cape Horn!

@stevedeakin1883 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video . Keep up the great work 👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve 😊👍

@davidoliver1169 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mark. Another highly entertaining video. Great fun.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for the comment and the kind words mate, really appreciate the support 😊

@davidoliver1169 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip I particularly loved the 'Ambulance' taking passengers to the ferry. A sense of humour has kept me sane travelling these past decades. All the best.

@danielrawlings8090 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the short film. Good job.

@LetsMakeaTrip 2 ай бұрын

Cheers for watching and I appreciate the comment 😊👍

@ssdon929 11 ай бұрын

That window got me haha! 😂👍🏼 might think about doing this! Great vid bud.

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Nice touch isn’t it. Definitely recommend this route if you’re not in a rush. Thanks for the comment 😊👍

@Didderly Жыл бұрын

We did these ferrys in the 80's into the early 90's when they were real party boats. When that small yacht got hit in the solent and people died it all stopped after that. Very sad about the crash & loss of life, but back in the day these were so much fun. Many a great memory I have of these times. Nice vid' m8.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Didderly, I remember a few booze cruises down that way. Well half-remember them anyway!

@all-that-floats-and-wheels 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a great video this one is on my lists of trips 😊

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, thanks for watching I definitely recommend trying this one 😊👍

@peterdnreynolds777 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Hope all is well, take care

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter, yep good ta, hope you are too 👍

@davetoday2 Жыл бұрын

Have watched a couple of your videos, very good. Keep up the good work.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave, appreciate the comment 😊👍

@kellybrown8638 Жыл бұрын

I love the background music for the video. It is soothing and lovely

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Kelly, thanks for noticing 😊👍

@tonyhollis1506 Жыл бұрын

Really good video, first one of yours I’ve seen and will be checking out the others.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tony, appreciate the support mate 😊👍

@MH_1-9-9-6 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you in my home city ( Portsmouth , not Santander !) all the best Mark

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

It was warmer in Santander MH, I must admit 😂 Enjoyed Portsmouth though, I had a couple of hours round the dockyard before heading out to the ferry terminal and it looked really interesting. Hoping to get back in the summer and try out the hovercraft 👍

@chrisbranchett4586 Жыл бұрын

We travelled to Santander from Plymouth a few years ago , also with Brittany Ferries . Thank goodness we had a cabin , as about 20 minutes out of port it was really rough for the entire 22 hours ! We just stayed in the cabin, hanging on to the side of the beds so as not to fall out ! However sailing home was lovely, like a mini cruise ! Cantabria and Galicia are so beautiful though !

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Confined to the cabin sounds pretty bad Chris. Rather you than me! Personally, I would have a cabin very time now - even a long crossing in the day. Glad the return leg was better!

@Ste12D 11 ай бұрын

Oooh looking forward to watching this one. It’s a trip I want to take…

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Ste, yes I would definitely recommend it though check on the BF website as I think things have changed a bit since last year. Dinner is not included for example.

@martinduffy6679 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Me, my partner and our one year old are booked to travel on board the Galicia in June for our first family holiday abroad. I was a Brittany Ferries obsessive as a kid and we used to travel the Portsmouth-St Malo route on board Bretagne and it was always my favourite part of the holiday. It's been nearly 20 years since my last sailing with them so to say I'm excited is an understatement! I might need some persuading on the Tai Chi though.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin! I was the same as you, loved the BF trips, must’ve been on all their ships more than once and before I started doing this KZfaq thing! Start of the holiday for me. Have a great trip 😊

@geoffpoole483 Жыл бұрын

That was very informative. If one has the time to spare then it's a trip well worth making.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Geoff. For me, the holiday starts once I get on the boat so I’m not too bothered how long it takes to get there so long as the sea’s not too rough and there are decent facilities on board.

@neilcoram3495 Жыл бұрын

Another really good video Mark. Im tempted to give it a shot myself next year.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely worth a go Neil in my opinion. I think they’ve changed the compulsory meal thing now so it’s probably worth checking what you get for your money 👍

@peterskegness3204 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The window in the cabin fooled me at first 😂 Looks a great journey. Would love to do it but would hope for a less calm sea 😁

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Less calm! Yep, it was quite unusual in my experience of that route tbf I was expecting some movement. And yes, the window in the cabin’s great isn’t it. Cheers Peter 😊👍

@peterskegness3204 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Yes, that fake window is brilliant. Am also convinced your minibus was a converted ambulance 😂 Also amazed at how someone would be stupid enough to try and take a flick knife through security.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@peterskegness3204 yep, I mean you wouldn’t buy a minibus and make it look like an ambulance would you 😂 The flick knife story, well, what happened was the guy (nice enough couple actually), he handed it over obviously, but wanted it sent back to his home address in Canada! The hold-up was all about that!

@jackirichards8789 11 ай бұрын

I have found that all the staff on Brittany Ferries are really lovely! X

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

I agree Jack, always very helpful .

@raymondfunnel6856 Жыл бұрын

I have done this twice from Plymouth to Santander and enjoyed it the staff where very friendly and helpfull and the food and entertainment was good and also the bar area

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Raymond. Yep, my experience of BF staff have always been pretty good. Entertainment-wise, I’m assuming you were on the Pont Aven if you sailed from Plymouth which is much better for that type of thing. Cheers 😊👍

@petecoventry6858 Жыл бұрын

Got to love Google I was looking at this last night and now boom here is a video - thanks :)

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

No worries Pete, hope you enjoyed it 😊👍

@Markmeister1989 Жыл бұрын

Keep these ferry videos coming, yours are by far the most entertaining and educational! :)

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Markus, appreciate the kind words 😊👍

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

So true, totally agree

@jamessmith6402 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video very entertaining 👍 thanks

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers James, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын

Wife and I did this journey on this ship last year. Took our motorcycles in the hold. Overall a good experience. We did find with the ferry being a two nighter, the bar was busy all of the first day. Liked the selection of films available on the TV in the cabin. Great food. Nicely made vid.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Banditmanuk, I never really used the bar tbh because, with the lounge access, it was kind of isolating in a way in that I just stayed in there and drank/ate all the free stuff (well it cost me £30 for the access but that was soon forgotten about I can tell you!). I’d do it again but yep, with the lounge access definitely 👍

@Banditmanuk Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip We would try the lounge next time.

@Nordkapp65 9 ай бұрын

Similar experience for me on the sister ship the Salamanca in September to - from Bilbao , great ship and helpful staff. Beats flying any day

@herenow6953 Жыл бұрын

I thought that looked a really nice way to get to Spain - relaxing, nice scenery, good food and wine, and that fake window in your cabin seemed to add a really good dimension tbh. I imagine it's a different story in high season with loads of kids and queues etc, but I guess with the lounge you can escape them!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Yep, ‘relaxing’ I agree is the key word here and of course it also helped that the sea was calm! I think it would be a different story in the summer yep and any lounge is normally a good place to get away from all that. Thanks for the comment, appreciated 😊👍

@tilerman Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Yep, your lucky you had a calm sea. I made that crossing years ago and was one of the worst experiences of my life. The weather was awful and no kidding i thought we weren't going to make it. People screaming, people throwing up everywhere, it was hell. If i need to go to the north of Spain again i'd rather walk, it was that bad.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@tilerman yes I’ve had a lot worse than that myself. Felt wobbly for days afterwards!

@shuggienus319 11 ай бұрын

We had some fun on thè Plymouth Santander crossing. We hit the tail end of a hurricane. Memorable and in an odd way fun. A twenty-four hr crossing turned into 36hrs. M.V QUIBERON.

@paulmark63 Жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely video 🎉 I agree £30 for the food looked nice paul from Kent

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Here’s Paul thanks for the comment. And yes the £30 I thought was pretty good. I reckon some of them in there were drinking significant volumes of alcohol. Much more than me! 😂👍

@suffern63 Жыл бұрын

I live in Galicia,Spain so am looking forward to this.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

A lovely part of the world!

@helencadwallader3796 11 ай бұрын

Done this crossing a bit. Santander has some beautiful scenery. We travelled on a Royal Enfield motor bike down Santander coast. We were heading to tour Portugal. Motorways were not built then. a fantastic trip & every body we met were great.

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Sounds fantastic. I’ve driven off the ship and it’s not long before you’re out into Northern Spain is it and some fantastic scenery. Cheers 😊👍

@paulwheeler4283 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a crossing I would enjoy and thank you

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul, I definitely recommend it😊👍

@sarahillingworth2718 Жыл бұрын

When I saw the title first thought you were going to the Santander bank lol.. looks lovely 👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Sarah. I prefer the city in Spain tbh 😊

@sarahillingworth2718 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip 👍😃

@Luton-Mick Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the old P&O mini-cruises I used to take on the MV Pride of Bilbao...the Biscay was very unforgiving on many trips though.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

I never did the Pride of Bilbao - probably the only ship I regret not sailing on when I had the chance. It was good to see a bit of competition on the UK - Spain routes at the time too.

@Oldladysgin 11 ай бұрын

That ship was good for a laugh, if nothing else!

@johnmurray3316 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mark brings back memories for me

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Pleasure, cheers John 😊

@23rdjune Жыл бұрын

3:20 "Ship". I think the old saying "You can put a boat on a ship, but not a ship on a boat" is a good one. Nice video again though. Haven't done the Santander route for about 45 years. Would love to explore Northern Spain again.

@robertcairns8572 6 ай бұрын

cheers mate , first class video.

@LetsMakeaTrip 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert, appreciate the comment 😊

@TravelSignal Жыл бұрын

Another great video of an epic trip! Once as a teenager my family did a similar one, Portsmouth to Bilbao on P&O (boo hiss!) It too was a very calm crossing. One way was only one night, as it left in the morning and arrived the following evening. Cheers for now ;-P

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Yep, the Pride of Bilbao I think it was - a really big ship that one. Never sailed on it unfortunately though I’ve done all the Brittany Ferrries ships more than once - a consequence of taking the kids chalet camping for years and years!

@TravelSignal Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip That's the one. Even had a (tiny) pool in the bowels of the ship, below the car decks I think! Not much bigger than a bathtub!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@TravelSignal Pont Aven is the best one down to Spain for pools (well there’s not much choice tbh).

@criticalcuda Жыл бұрын

Very informative , booked on this ferry with the food drink package , didn’t realise the evening meal was included which is great , thankyou

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian. Some bad news for you though mate: since I made this video, it appears that the inclusion of the 3-course meal has been stopped. Not sure why 🤷‍♂️

@criticalcuda Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip oh well , shame

@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын

Really fun and interesting

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia 😊

@tsr207 Жыл бұрын

An exceptionally good video - start, middle,end & well structured- enjoyable throughout !

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers John, thanks for the kind words - really appreciated 😊

@jamesdunkley8680 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it! Liked and subscribed

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers James and thanks for the sub 😊👍

@jamestravels24 Жыл бұрын

Really useful and informative video! I’ve always fancied doing this crossing, taking my car to Spain for a couple of weeks, but the fares have always been unrealistic when I have checked.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers James, yep car prices (especially in the summer) are seriously high. That’s why I thought I’d try the foot passenger option and it definitely paid off. Thing is, once you get off in Santander it’s five minutes max to the railway station and from there, well, you can go anywhere really. Try it 👍

@dieselfan7406 Жыл бұрын

It's worth going for just the a la carte restaurant, fabulous!

@derisleybrittain Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed 👍👍👍🍾🍾🍾🍷🍷🍷🥂🥂🥂🥂👌👌👌👌😃😃😃😃

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derisley, always appreciate your comments mate 😊😊😊😊⛴⛴⛴⛴⛴⛴⛴🍺🍺👏👏👏

@Zuuu40 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing a another video like this

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

No probs mate, sorry still behind on the subtitles a bit. Not enough hours in the day tbh! I enjoy making the ferry videos though and there will definitely be more to come! Cheers 😊👍

@Zuuu40 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip thanks and no worries

@jonathanm2690 Жыл бұрын

Time to make a cuppa, a couple of biscuits and settle in to watch your journey, looking forward to this :) congrats on the 10k subs :) I'm delighted for you

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonathan, hope you’re enjoying it - it’s a bit of a long one for me but there was so much stuff to try and cram in! Many thanks for the support and encouragement - really appreciated 😊

@jamesdoyle8442 Жыл бұрын

Love your video 👍👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers James, thanks for the kind words 😊👍

@218colin1 Жыл бұрын

Great video lovely crossing

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Colin, it was a nice crossing, this time. Mind you, I’ve had some pretty rough crossings in the past!

@218colin1 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip the price was that one way?

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@218colin1 yep. I flew back.

@6panel300 Жыл бұрын

We done this trip there and back a few years ago, never again. I was sea sick the whole 3 day trip. Good luck to those that can handle it. It has put me off ever going on any sort of cruise again.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

I get that. I’ve had one or two rough trips on the Bay of Biscay but never sick. I think I can just about handle it but yep, not great if you’re suffering constantly.

@christinehodge3608 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you for sharing

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Christine, much appreciated 😊👍

@EElgar1857 Жыл бұрын

I think this would be very enjoyable, and it beats flying by a mile, IMHO!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

I agree. Not the cheapest way to Spain but if you treat it as part of the holiday…

@jeanlowe8879 Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you great information very helpful 👏🤙🏻

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

No problem Jean, thanks for the comment 😊

@user-js2zf2rx7p 11 ай бұрын

We have used this ferry a number of times. My wife is from Biarritz (South of France) and we visit her parents. Taking our young grandsons. This works out a great deal easier than driving the length of France from Cherbourg. A return ferry journey, with four bed cabin, works out cheaper then a ferry to Cherbourg and driving the length of France (c600 miles) and back. And, I do not have to drive for some nine hours each way.

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

Oh absolutely, I would certainly take this ferry (or the Bilbao route) saves so much driving and as I always say, is part of the holiday anyway. Cheers for the comment 😊👍

@pujapete3665 Жыл бұрын

took my bike over to santander by ferry.could not wait for the voyage to end

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Rough crossing Pete?

@hcjkruse 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. On the wishlist for after traveling the Riviera Express to Cornwall. Thai Chi at sunset is a bonus.

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

It was a bonus yes (though I had to go and have a lie down afterwards 😂). Great route though if you’re not in a rush and just enjoy the crossing and (hopefully) nice weather 😊👍

@hcjkruse 11 ай бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Overnight, saves on hotels. I traveled to London via Hoek van Holland -> Harwich overnight ferry for 2.5 years every 3 weeks.

@jimcrawford5039 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Cheers from Australia.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim 😊👍

@RobertMartin-rx8vw 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@LetsMakeaTrip 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 😊👍

@markcarson8 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel Mark and I really enjoyed it, I had a terrible experience of sea sickness when I was younger and have never been on a boat since but your video makes me want to give it another go, cheers mate.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it. I can’t guarantee the weather unfortunately and you probably don’t want to watch my recent video of the Isle of Man crossing! I wish you all the best though if you do give it another go. Cheers 😊👍

@roboshots0361 8 ай бұрын

Love this :)

@vanessaschofield7927 11 ай бұрын

i loved the picured window in the room. psycologiacally its less clautrophobic a cabin without a window. i say brilliant brittany ferries for this touch

@LetsMakeaTrip 11 ай бұрын

I agree Vanessa, just a nice little touch and helps passengers in the inside cabins 😊👍

@danielrawlings8090 2 ай бұрын

Claustrophobic?

@johnridpeath1728 Жыл бұрын

Very good job well done m8

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers John, thanks for the comment 😊👍

@alisonlynch448 Жыл бұрын

Sold!! Also, Astaurius, Leon and Galicia are some of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a lovely part of the world Alison! Thanks for the comment 😊

@jackirichards8789 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I are planning to go on this route to Santander and then back after a couple of days next year! My mobility is not too good so hopefully the lifts are good! X

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m sure there are plenty of suitable lifts all the way from the car decks if required. Cheers Jacki.

@simonf8902 Жыл бұрын

We went Plymouth to Santander on Ponte Averne. Lovely ship. Great food.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Pont Aven & Bretagne are both lovely ships I hope to get round to reviewing myself at some point 😊👍

@simonh6371 Жыл бұрын

Nice and relaxing to watch, thanks for the vlog. If you look at it as a ''mini cruise'' prior to continuing on holiday it's not bad value for the price considering the price of hotels and eating out nowadays.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Yep, thought the price (inc 2 night’s accommodation and a 3 course meal at the time) was decent value for money. I flew back for £10 but yes could easily carry on through Spain by car or train 👍

@simonh6371 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip The north of Spain is beautiful and there's lots of good food, prices are still pretty reasonable. You shouldn't pay more than 1 Euro 50 for a coffee anywhere in Spain. Also in the north you don't get drunk tourists from UK, Germany etc. like in the med resorts.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@simonh6371 I must try the FEVE properly next time 👍

@simonh6371 Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Oh yes I'd forgotten about that, it's amazing. I went on it in Summer 2000 with a group of Spanish friends, we were cheapskates so we were drinking calimocho on the FEVE, that's the cheapest red wine you can get your hands on (Don Simon in 1 litre tetrapacks is the preferred choice) mixed 1:1 with Coca Cola. Fun times.

@carine4318 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 so enjoy your videos

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carine, glad you enjoy them 😊👍

@missmerrily4830 Жыл бұрын

You made this look interesting and fun and nearly tempted me to take the same trip. Unfortunately at one time I had to do a lot of ferry travelling and now hate the very thought. I even struggle with cruises. But it's so good to see someone actually enjoying the experience and promoting it too!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Thanks MM, appreciate the kind words and yep I guess if I had to do it all the time it wouldn’t be such fun though I must’ve done all these BF routes now several times and I always look forward to the journey. For me, the holiday starts when I get onboard 😊👍

@lordbisnick3932 Жыл бұрын

As a regular on the Pont Aven from Plymouth to Santander that extra time is a huge extra time aboard for us. H ad to use it Nov 2021 as Plymouth is closed then. Just for your info anyone booking a ticket now don't get the free meal unfortunately. Great video.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers LB! Shame about the meal then, I thought that was a good idea, if a little unusual tbh. That would just make me stay in the C-Club lounge even more now I think!

@spriggy40 Жыл бұрын

love to do this trip mark looked boss , only thing i wouldn't have enjoyed is going in an old ambulance as a shuttle bus bit rubbish that , but the rest boss stuff 👍👍👍👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers David. Yep I’d definitely recommend it. The shuttle bus’ yep I had to laugh really, I mean, it still had some of the ambulance fittings inside 😂 There’s always something odd going on in my videos these days for some reason!

@David-bl1bt Жыл бұрын

an interesting vlog, thanks for sharing. it would have been useful to have shown the food options available and a sample menu of the evening meal.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for the comment. With regard to the food options, I’ve uploaded the pics onto my Ko-fi page so you can view them on there: ko-fi.com/letsmakeatrip

@Danny-mv9qj Жыл бұрын

Can't say I would ever spend 2 days on a ferry although for the money it doesn't seem too bad! Great video as always!

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers Danny, I do know what you mean but the C-Club lounge saved it for me. I reckon I’d have spent a whole load more money on food/drink if I hadn’t been in there 👍

@Danny-mv9qj Жыл бұрын

@@LetsMakeaTrip Yes that seemed like great value for money especially as, If I'm recalling correctly, it is basically unlimited food and you can enter whenever it's open. The views looked stunning but I get a bit sea sick so that's the negative for me!

@andrewwilson6240 Жыл бұрын

If you count the ferry as part of the holiday I think that is reasonable

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@Danny-mv9qj yep, it’s basically like an airport lounge but one you can spend all day in with great views, food, drink, everything you need 👍

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

@@andrewwilson6240 yep and I always think the holiday starts when you get on the boat.

@wavecreatures Жыл бұрын

Truly an epic voyage. One I’d like to do with a motorcycle.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

There’s quite a few bikes I’ve seen on these ferries in the Summer Phil. Always been quite jealous of them tbh 👍

@derin111 Жыл бұрын

I did this trip a few years ago as the prelude to a driving holiday around northern Spain and then back through France. The ferry trip was ok and I would do it again. The only thing I would do next time is make sure I took more of my own entertainment (download some films for the trip etc.) as I remember it did get a bit boring.

@LetsMakeaTrip Жыл бұрын

Cheers derin111. Driving around north Spain sounds good. Downloads are a good idea because WIFI does cost money after the initial free period.