Saint-Malo is Brittany Ferries’ first hybrid-LNG ferry: like a hybrid car, she combines liquefied natural gas with electric battery power. She sails Portsmouth to St Malo, carrying up to 1,290 passengers in 387 cabins, including the Admiral suite, the largest cabin in the fleet.
Like all Brittany Ferries ships, she reflects the place she’s named after. Her cabins, restaurants, bar and artwork draw on Breton heritage with a twist, from the bar inspired by the black-and-white Gwenn-ha-du flag to fabrics in the colours of traditional costumes. Comfort and accessibility were at the forefront of her design, and she has bigger, more comfortable beds and new cabin types, including 6-berth family cabins.
Where Saint-Malo sails
Saint-Malo sails Portsmouth to St Malo. In the 2026 to 2027 timetable:
- she leaves Portsmouth at 20:15 and arrives in St Malo at around 08:45 French time, a crossing of around 11 hours 30 minutes;
- most return sailings leave St Malo at 10:45 and arrive in Portsmouth at 18:20, with some overnight returns at 20:30;
- she sails every night except Tuesday for most of the year, every night from late June to the end of August, and four nights a week in winter.
The Armorique stands in for her from 7 to 19 March 2027. See the Portsmouth to St Malo guide for the full timetable.
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Where is Saint-Malo now?
This live map shows Saint-Malo’s latest position and her track over the last 24 hours, from the ship’s AIS transmitter via VesselFinder. Tap or click the map to use it, and tap the ship for her speed, course and next port. Saint-Malo sails between Portsmouth and St Malo, so you’ll usually find her in Portsmouth or St Malo, or crossing the Channel between them.
Live map from VesselFinder. IMO 9946336.
Positions can be a few minutes old. For delays and cancellations, check Brittany Ferries’ sailing updates or call 0330 159 7000.
Saint-Malo cabins
Every cabin is en-suite, with comfy beds and free video on demand. Brittany Ferries lists only cabins on Saint-Malo, with no reserved seats.
| Cabin | What you get |
|---|---|
| 2-berth Admiral | Brittany Ferries’ finest cabin: a luxury suite, the largest on any of its ships, and only on Saint-Malo |
| 2-berth Commodore | Stylish Commodore cabin |
| 2-berth Commodore, wheelchair-accessible | Commodore comfort with wheelchair access |
| 2-berth Commodore, pet-friendly | Outside, with a double bed |
| 3-berth Commodore, double bed | A larger premium cabin with a seating area and daybed |
| 3-berth Commodore, twin beds | A larger premium cabin with a seating area and daybed |
| 2-berth inside Club | Club-class inside cabin |
| 2-berth outside Club, allergy-friendly | Tea and coffee making, Wi-Fi and video on demand included |
| 2-berth outside Club, pet-friendly with wheelchair access | Wi-Fi, video on demand, and tea and coffee making included |
| 6-berth outside | A mix of beds including a queen-size double; also in an allergy-friendly version |
| 4-berth outside | Bunk-style beds and a porthole; also pet-friendly |
| 4-berth inside | Brittany Ferries’ value option; also pet-friendly and allergy-friendly |
| 2-berth outside, wheelchair access | Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin |
| 2-berth inside, wheelchair access | The most affordable cabin with wheelchair access and adaptations, twin beds |
| Cot in cabin | For infants up to 24 months; pre-book and it’s made up ready |
That’s five types of Commodore cabin plus the Admiral. Allergy-friendly cabins have allergen-sensitive toiletries and fittings.
Saint-Malo restaurants, bar and CClub Lounge
All the restaurants have children’s menus for 4 to 12 year olds. Opening times change through the year, so check on board.
Le Littoral (deck 7)
A large, coastal-themed brasserie with sea views and a classic, seasonally changing French menu built on locally sourced ingredients, with specially chosen local wines.
Le Jardin (deck 8)
A light, airy restaurant with a market-garden feel, putting healthy, plant-focused meals at its heart, with meat options too. Its dishes use produce from the Prince de Bretagne brand, sourced from Brittany Ferries’ shareholders’ farms, and there are sweet and savoury crêpes.
CClub Lounge (deck 8)
A private lounge with panoramic sea views, comfy sofas and contemporary art. Exclusive to Saint-Malo, head chef Patrice Pantalini and his team serve a refined dinner on evening sailings and a breakfast buffet, including a full English, in the morning. Entry includes hot and cold drinks, snacks and, on daytime sailings, hot and cold food through the day. You can pay on board, but space is limited, so Brittany Ferries recommends booking ahead.
Breizh ma Bro bar (deck 8)
The bar celebrates contemporary Brittany, with black-and-white décor inspired by the Gwenn-ha-du flag and a glass roof. It serves gin, wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks, with live entertainment and big screens for sport.
Things to do on Saint-Malo
- Sun deck (deck 10): for sunbathing at sea, with an outdoor gym and an outdoor children’s play area.
- La Plage (deck 7): a beach-themed lounge with sea views, an outdoor terrace, and smoothies from the beach hut counter.
- Wellness room: facials and foot treatments with Phytomer’s sea-based skincare, and manicures with O.P.I polishes.
- Exhibition gallery (deck 6): paintings of Brittany by the Scottish artist Alexander Goudie, and a miniature of the Saint-Alexis statue of Brittany Ferries’ “founding father”, Alexis Gourvennec, from the Vallée des Saints, where around 200 giant granite statues stand in the Breton countryside.
- For children: indoor playrooms with digital games, a games room of vintage arcade games, the Ferrynauts app quest around the ship, and children’s activities, silent discos and live acts in the bar. Look out for Pierre le Bear.
- Shopping: a duty-free boutique with perfume, whisky and gin tastings and a wine cellar, plus a delicatessen of regional products, sandwiches and cold drinks.
- Free video on demand throughout the ship on your own device or your cabin TV, free and paid Wi-Fi, and information kiosks with ideas for your trip in Brittany.
- A baby changing area, an information desk, and priority disembarkation.
Pets on Saint-Malo
Your pet can travel in one of three ways: in a pet-friendly cabin with you (there are 28), in a kennel (dogs), or in your vehicle.
- Kennels: large kennels suit breeds such as German Shepherds, Labradors, Dalmatians, Boxers, Pointers and Setters; small kennels suit Toy Poodles, King Charles Spaniels, Terriers and Jack Russells.
- Pet-friendly cabins: 4-berth outside, 4-berth inside, the 2-berth Commodore with a double bed, and the 2-berth outside Club with wheelchair access.
- Muzzles: your dog must be muzzled at all times in the port and on board whenever it’s outside your vehicle or its cabin or kennel, including in the pet exercise area.
- Boarding: once you’ve parked, take your muzzled dog straight to deck 7 in the yellow lift, where crew will take you to your kennel or cabin.
- Arrival: about 30 minutes before arrival you’ll be called back, and crew will take you and your pet to the car deck in the yellow lift, where you wait in your vehicle until you drive off.
- Bad weather: pets must stay in their cabin and the exercise area closes.
- Pets aren’t allowed in other cabins or public areas, except registered assistance dogs. From 96 hours before departure you can check your pet’s documents with Brittany Ferries’ free online pre-check.
Accessibility on Saint-Malo
Brittany Ferries says comfort and accessibility were at the forefront of Saint-Malo’s design. Wheelchair-accessible cabins include a 2-berth Commodore, a 2-berth outside Club (also pet-friendly), and 2-berth outside and inside cabins, the inside one with twin beds. If you need special assistance, check in at least 60 minutes before departure.
Saint-Malo specification
Saint-Malo made her first call at Portsmouth in January 2025, and Brittany Ferries scheduled her first commercial sailing for 12 February 2025.
| Power | LNG and electric battery hybrid |
|---|---|
| Length | 194 m |
| Width | 27.8 m |
| Draught | 6.6 m |
| Gross tonnage | 36,721 |
| Decks | 10 |
| Passengers | 1,290 |
| Cabins | 387, including 28 pet-friendly |
| Crew | 110 |
| Speed | 23 knots |
| IMO number | 9946336 |
She has a spacious garage, but on busier sailings a small number of vehicles may be parked in an open area on deck.
Saint-Malo deck plans
Brittany Ferries publishes downloadable Saint-Malo deck plans, showing the cabins and facilities, on its Saint-Malo ship page. In short: the exhibition gallery is on deck 6; Le Littoral, La Plage and the pet reception point are on deck 7; Le Jardin, the CClub Lounge and the Breizh ma Bro bar are on deck 8; and the sun deck and outdoor gym are on deck 10.
Other ships on Brittany Ferries’ routes to France: Pont-Aven and Armorique. See the whole Brittany Ferries fleet.
Saint-Malo Ferry Guide FAQs
Which route does the Saint-Malo sail?
Saint-Malo sails Brittany Ferries' Portsmouth to St Malo route: overnight from Portsmouth, leaving at 20:15, and mostly by day from St Malo, leaving at 10:45.
Where is Saint-Malo now?
You can see Saint-Malo's live position, and her track over the last 24 hours, on the map on this page, which uses VesselFinder's AIS data. Her IMO number is 9946336. For delays and cancellations, check Brittany Ferries' sailing updates.
Is the Saint-Malo a hybrid ship?
Yes. Saint-Malo is Brittany Ferries' first hybrid-LNG ferry. Like a hybrid car, she combines liquefied natural gas with electric battery power.
How many cabins does the Saint-Malo have?
387, including 28 pet-friendly cabins. Every cabin is en-suite with free video on demand, from 2-berth inside cabins to 6-berth family cabins and the Admiral suite, the largest cabin in Brittany Ferries' fleet.
What is the Admiral cabin on the Saint-Malo?
The Admiral is a 2-berth luxury suite and the largest cabin on any Brittany Ferries ship. It's only on Saint-Malo.
What restaurants are on the Saint-Malo?
Le Littoral, a brasserie on deck 7; Le Jardin, a plant-focused restaurant on deck 8; and the paid CClub Lounge on deck 8, which serves dinner on evening sailings and a breakfast buffet. The bar is Breizh ma Bro, on deck 8.
Can I take my dog on the Saint-Malo?
Yes. Your pet can travel in a pet-friendly cabin, in a kennel (dogs) or in your vehicle. Dogs must be muzzled at all times in the port and on board whenever they are outside your vehicle or their accommodation.
Does the Saint-Malo have a swimming pool?
No, but she has a sun deck on deck 10 with an outdoor gym and play area, the beach-themed La Plage lounge on deck 7, and a wellness room with treatments.
When did the Saint-Malo enter service?
Saint-Malo made her first call at Portsmouth in January 2025, and Brittany Ferries scheduled her first commercial sailing for 12 February 2025.