Art will rule the waves as Brittany Ferries brings a taste of Spain to Ireland in the form of the new cruise-ferry Salamanca, which officially launched at Rosslare Europort this morning, November 16, 2022.
Salamanca, named after the stunning heritage city in Castilla y Léon in Spain, replaces the Connemara vessel, offering more than double the capacity, with space for over 1000 passengers in 343 comfortable cabins, 22 of which are specially designed for passengers travelling with their pet dog.
The new state-of-the-art ship is also the first LNG-powered ferry to serve Ireland and promises lower emissions and a smoother, quieter voyage for travellers.
In addition, the luxury cruise ferry offers a destination-themed experience from the moment you step on board, with bespoke interiors throughout, and local Spanish cuisine cooked by Brittany Ferries’ expert chefs in the Azul and Taberna de Tapas restaurants.
The ships’ numerous cosy and comfortable lounges offer plenty of space to relax, while the central Plaza Mayor bar – designed to evoke Salamanca city’s spectacular main square – is a buzzing and convivial meeting place. Salamanca also boasts a curated collection of over 200 artworks by local Spanish artists, for passengers to peruse at their leisure.
Frederic Dumoulin, Chief Commercial Office for Brittany Ferries said, “Salamanca is a modern and luxurious cruise ferry, connecting the Emerald Isle with Green Spain. She is spacious, comfortable, and powered by cleaner fuel and the latest software technology – delivering a more efficient and smoother voyage for passengers. However, it is the passenger experience on board that she really excels. Passengers will feel as though they have been transported to a Spanish city from the moment they step on board. From curated artworks to local cuisine, there are echoes of the Castilla y Léon region throughout.”
At the official launch event, Brittany Ferries also announced that it would now be accepting passengers on foot and bike, for the first time ever on this route.
