Caen Ferry Port Information
Caen is the capital and largest city of Basse Normandie and lies between the Rivers Orne and Odon in north west France.
It is a popular choice for ferry passengers travelling through France due to it's road links which are convenient if travelling to the south of France or on to Brittany and Normandy. Passengers travelling by ferry to France from Portsmouth to Caen will find Caen dock at Ouistreham which is approximately 15 km north of Caen.
Caen itself is renowned for its historical buildings many built during the reign of William the Conquerer who is buried in Caen. The Château de Caen is one of the surviving buildings built in 1060 and Caen was the main site of the Battle of Normandy.
Caen Ferries | Services & Facilities
Brittany Ferries operate ferry crossings from Portsmouth to Caen.
At the ferry terminal you will find some basic amenities. These feature a currency exchange service, lavatories and public telephones. A Brittany Ferries counter and tourist information are available as well. The ferry terminal can be accessed by wheelchair and wheelchairs can be arranged on request.
Brittany Ferries runs up to four daily ferry services from Caen to Portsmouth. Choose their high speed service taking just 3 hours 45 minutes or their luxurious classic cruise ferry taking up to 7 hours.
Their classic cruise ferry allows you time to enjoy onboard shopping and fine dining and you can choose to upgrade and include comfortable cabins. The express service takes just 3 hours 45 minutes still offers many passenger amenities but your ferry to France will take half the time.
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