CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
Try something different this year and set sail for a festive celebration to remember
IF you’re feeling the urge to get away from it all and try something different over Christmas and New Year, then why not board a three-night mini cruise from Portsmouth and join the party atmosphere?
Sailing on a cruise ferry is a fantastic way to explore great new places without sacrificing the pleasures of a traditional Christmas and New Year.
Brittany Ferries is offering you the opportunity to celebrate the festive season in style aboard its flagship cruise ferry, Pont-Aven. Each mini cruise offers the chance to visit a different destination, each with its own fantastic highlights.
Festive fun
Enjoy a three-night Christmas cruise and you’ll enjoy leisurely sailing along the English Channel before crossing to Antwerp, Belgium. There you’ll make your way up the River Scheldt towards the heart of Antwerp.
Exit the terminal and you’ll immediately find yourself in the heart of the city and the amazing festive atmosphere of its sprawling Christmas Fair and market. There’s even a chance to visit Bruges and see its cobbled streets and canals*.
More interested in cruising over the New Year? Then sail across the English Channel on Pont-Aven before making your way past Le Havre, France, into the Seine Estuary, and on to the berth on the edge of the wonderful port of Honfleur.
On this three-night adventure, a shuttle bus will transport you to the centre of Honfleur, plus there will be a chance to book*, an excursion to Rouen on December 31. Then it’s back on board to welcome in the new year.
Still need convincing? From the moment you step on board, you will be treated to award-winning service and facilities, from enclosed promenade decks to the stylish boutique, restaurants, bars, cinemas and live entertainment. You can even indulge in a selection of spa treatments.
Along with a special entertainment lineup, you can also opt to enjoy a five-course Gala Christmas or New Year’s Eve meal*.
Cruise in style
Both the Christmas Cruise and New Year Cruise will have big parties on board to help you celebrate the festive season in style.
By day, kick back and enjoy your free time ashore. By evening, enjoy music in the Le Fastnet Piano Bar or dance the night away in the fabulous Le Grand Pavoir main lounge bar.
When it comes to settling down after a long day of celebrating, the cabin accommodation has all the comforts you could possibly need.
The facilities are superbly appointed, with air conditioning, private en-suite facilities with a shower, toilet and wash basin, and with towels and toiletries included. Not sure what level of comfort to choose?
There is a range of cabin upgrades to opt for, starting with outside cabins, club, deluxe and the spacious commodore cabins with balconies.
Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve on board Pont-Aven isn’t the same as at home – it’s so much better. It’ll certainly make for a more memorable festive season – and will ensure a real cracker of a Christmas.