MV Normandie

MV Normandie is a ferry operated by Brittany Ferries. She was built at Kvaener Masa Yards in Finland and has been sailing for Brittany Ferries since 1992.

Routes Served

*Portsmouth-Caen (Ouistreham)

Normandie rarely strays from the route for which she was built however, she has operated between Portsmouth and Cherbourg on a number of sailings, mostly for Christmas and New Year lay overs but also in 1994 to transport the Tour de France back to its home country after a leg in the United Kingdom.

Onboard facilities

Bars and Restaurants

*Le Deauville a la Carte Restaurant - Deck 8.
*Riva Bella Self Service Restaurant - Deck 8.
*Le Pays d'Auge Salon de Thé - Deck 9.
*Le Derby Bar - Deck 9.

Shops

*La Boutique - Deck 7.
*Le Kiosque - Deck 9.
*La Vitrine - Deck 8.
*Photo Shop - Deck 8.

Other Facilities

*Cinemas - Deck 7.
*Children's Playroom - Deck 9.
*220 Cabins - Decks 5, 6 and 7. ("Commodore Class, 2 and 4 berth standard cabins.")
*416 Reclining Seats - Deck 7.

tatistics

*Gross Tonnage: 27,542
*Length: 161m
*Beam: 26m
*Speed: 20.5 knots
*Crew: 137
*Cars: up to 575
*Passengers: 2123

External links

* [http://www.brittanyferries.com Brittany Ferries official site]
* [http://www.brittanyferries.co.uk/media/pdf/l/a/Normandie.pdf Official Onboard Guide PDF]
* [http://www.bfenthusiasts.com Brittany Ferries Enthusiasts - Unofficial Guide to the Western Channel ferry company.]