European ferry operator Brittany Ferries has chartered the RoRo (roll on/roll off) vessel Norbay, which will serve the Rosslare to Cherbourg route for Brittany Ferries from late-March 2026.
Brittany Ferries has chartered the vessel from owner P&O Ferries for one-year time charter with the option of a year’s extension.
The RoRo vessel Norbay, launched in 1994, is 167m long with more than 2 km of lanes for freight, and 57 cabins for drivers.
The vessel is scheduled to make its first commercial crossing on Monday 23rd March 2026, and its schedule will include three weekly round trips. Further departures served by Cotentin and Santoña complete seven departures a week, according to Brittany Ferries.
“For freight customers stability and continuity are vital when planning and transporting goods between Ireland and mainland Europe,” said Christophe Mathieu CEO Brittany Ferries.
“We can now confirm seven return freight sailings a week from Rosslare throughout 2026, and have the option to extend the charter, or find an alternative vessel before the end of the contract,” he added.
