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Normandie

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Operated by Brittany Ferries on the Portsmouth Caen route

Commissioned by Brittany Ferries in 1991, the Normandie is named after the French region of the same name and decorated in traditional Norman style and colours, and features first-rate on-board facilities including excellent dining, shopping and live entertainment.

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Normandie

"Nice ferry"

Reviewed 10 August 2011 by Julie

I traveled on board the Normandie from Caen to Portsmouth last night and enjoyed a pleasant and fast night crossing back to England. The Normandie is a rather nice ferry, its facilities look new. I booked an inside cabin and, even though it's pretty small, it's very comfortable. The advantage of traveling overnight by ferry is you don't get the feeling of wasting a day off traveling!

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Normandie

"The easy way"

Reviewed 10 November 2011 by Shane Bland

I have used this ferry many times and find it the most efficient way to travel. Facilities are satisfactory, service is better that expected. I am a very impatiant traveller so i like the lack of "down time" on this trip, all i do is sleep and then i'm refreshed for the day ahead.

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Normandie

"Great Ride!"

Reviewed 13 January 2012 by Clare Noble

I can recommend this ferry, been on it a few times and always enjoyed!

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"Another great crossing"

Reviewed 13 January 2012 by Shane Bland

I'm becoming quite a regular on this ship now, still the best way to travel.

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Onboard Cabins / Reserved Seating

The Normandie offers passengers a choice of over 200 cabins all of which are en-suite and air conditioned. Soap and shower gel are also provided in case you want to freshen up and you'll also find at least 1 plug socket to use or to charge any electrical appliances that you may have.

Reclining seats provide a great value option for overnight crossings and additional comfort to your day sailing. The reserved seating lounges are located towards the front of Normandie on deck 7 and all lounges have large windows offering panoramic views.

Onboard Food and Drink

There's plenty of choice for eating and drinking onboard including the main restaurant - Le Deauville Restaurant & Bar, a self service restaurant - Riva Bella a Coffee shop - Le Pays d'Auge Café and Le Derby Bar.

Purchases made on board may be paid for in Euros or Sterling. Payment can be made in cash, by credit or debit card. Prices are shown in both currencies and you can combine different payment methods.

Onboard Shopping

The boutiques are on decks 7 and 9 and offer a fine range of spirits, wine, tobacco, perfumes & cosmetics, leather goods, confectionery, toys, fashion, decoration, souvenirs, newspapers, games, cameras, sunglasses, jewellery.

Additional Onboard Facilities

Normandie features plenty of deck space so you can stretch your legs and and enjoy a calm spot to relax, while enjoying the sea air and incredible views, particularly when entering or leaving the port. Sun decks are on decks 8 and 9.

There's also Wi-Fi internet access (not free), a baggage room to leave your luggage, a Bureau de Change, baby changing facilities, games room, video games room and slot machines, seasonal Caberet (DJ, Magician, Live Band) and 2 cinemas.

Travelling with children

Young children can enjoy fun and games in the playroom on deck 9 or during the peak season they can take part in the special entertainments programme and enjoy everything from games to treasure hunts.

Accessibility

The ship is wheelchair friendly with specially adapted wheelchair accessible cabins. Disabled toilets are located on deck 7, 8, and 9 and all decks can be accessed by lift.

Please note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Normandie guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.

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