Portsmouth to St Malo Ferry Prices & How to Book: Complete 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about how to book the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry in 2026 — from foot passenger fares and car costs to cabins, onboard add-ons, and a step-by-step booking guide for this cross-channel overnight crossing. The route is operated exclusively by Brittany Ferries aboard the MV Saint-Malo for most months, with the Armorique taking over for roughly the first month of sailings in the year, with up to seven sailings per week on this popular channel crossing.

Last updated: March 2026 | All prices and information verified

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Foot passenger from ~£49 · Car + 2 passengers from ~£181 · Cabins from ~£84

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£49+

Foot Passenger
Per person,
one way

£62+

Passenger
including
bicycle

£181+

Car + 2 passengers
One way,
off-peak

£243+

Motorhome /
Campervan
one way

✅Brittany Ferries only — the sole operator on this route
✅Three ticket types — Early Bird, Standard, and Flexi with different amendment and cancellation terms
✅Cabins are compulsory on all overnight Portsmouth → St Malo sailings — priced separately on top of your fare
✅Motorcycles, campervans, caravans, pets — all catered for, with prices listed below
✅Step-by-step booking walkthrough — exactly what to click and what to expect on the Brittany Ferries booking page

Portsmouth to St Malo Ferry Prices 2026

All fares below are per person or per vehicle one way, and are starting prices — actual prices vary by date, how far in advance you book, and which ticket type you choose. Booking early (60+ days ahead) and travelling off-peak consistently gives the lowest fares. Cabin costs are additional to all vehicle and passenger fares.

Passenger Fares

Travel Type	Details	From Price
Foot Passenger	Per person, no vehicle	£49+
Passenger + Bicycle	1 person including bike. Tandems and bikes with trailers: call Brittany Ferries to book.	£62+
Solo Rider + Motorbike	1 rider + 1 motorbike. Cabin added separately.	£92+
Rider + Pillion + Motorbike	2 passengers + 1 motorbike. Cabin added separately.	£134+
2 Passengers + Motorbike with Sidecar	Also covers 2 riders on 2 separate motorbikes sharing a booking. Cabin added separately.	£180+
Pet Fee	Per pet, each way. Applies on every crossing. Pets must travel with a vehicle — foot passengers cannot bring pets.	£35

Vehicle Fares

Vehicle Type	Max Height	Max Length	From Price
Car (+ 2 passengers)	2.60m	6m	£181+
Van / People Carrier	3m	6.5m	£219+
Minibus	2.60m	6m	£232+
Motorhome / Campervan	4m	9m	£243+
Caravan / Trailer (added to car fare)	4m	9m total	+£46+
Roof Items (roof box, roof-mounted bikes)	4m max total	—	Varies

All prices are starting prices — off-peak, booked well in advance. Cabin accommodation is priced additionally. Tandems and bicycles with trailers cannot be booked online — call Brittany Ferries directly.

⚠️ Cabins Are Compulsory on All Overnight Sailings

Portsmouth to St Malo is an overnight crossing. A cabin is mandatory on all Portsmouth to St Malo sailings — you cannot board without one. Cabins are priced separately on top of your passenger or vehicle fare. Options range from a standard 2-berth inside cabin with ensuite facilities through to 4-berth family cabins and premium grades including Commodore and Admiral suites. On the daytime sailing back (St Malo to Portsmouth), a cabin is not required, though you can book one for comfort and privacy. Overnight return sailings from St Malo also require a cabin. See the full Cabins Guide for all grades and prices.

Ticket Types: Early Bird, Standard and Flexi Explained

When you book with Brittany Ferries you choose between three ticket types — Early Bird, Standard, and Flexi. Each has different rules for amendments, cancellations, and deposit requirements. The right choice depends on how certain you are of your travel dates.

🔵 Early Bird

Best price — for certain bookings 60+ days ahead

Available: 60+ days before outward sailing
Payment: Full payment at booking
Amendments: £20 amendment fee (additional £10 if made via Contact Centre)
Cancellation: No refund
Best for: Travellers with fixed dates who want the lowest fare and are booking well in advance

🟢 Standard Most Popular

Flexible amendments — for most travellers

Amendments: Free up to 2 weeks before sailing; £20 fee after that (additional £10 via Contact Centre)
Cancellation: No refund less than 15 days before; 25% refund (as voucher) 15–59 days before
Payment: Full payment at booking if less than 60 days before travel; 75% non-refundable deposit if 60+ days before
Best for: The majority of travellers — good balance of price and flexibility

🟠 Flexi

Maximum flexibility — for uncertain plans

Amendments: Free up to 4 hours before sailing; £20 fee after that (additional £10 via Contact Centre)
Cancellation: No refund less than 24 hours before; 50% refund (to original payment method) if cancelled in advance
Payment: Full payment at booking if less than 60 days; 50% non-refundable deposit if 60+ days before travel
Best for: Travellers with uncertain plans, business travellers, or anyone who may need to change dates at short notice

📌 Booking validity: All bookings are valid for a maximum of 12 months from the original travel date. For return tickets, both the outward and return journeys must be completed within 12 months of the original outward departure date.

Onboard Add-Ons: Food Passes, Dining and Extras

During the booking process — after selecting your cabin — you can pre-purchase onboard add-ons for your car ferry crossing. These are available at a discount compared to buying on board, and some (like the C Club Lounge) are popular enough to sell out in peak season and during school holidays — always book in advance if you want them. The MV Saint-Malo also has a duty-free boutique, self-service restaurant, and à la carte dining available on board, though these cannot be pre-booked. The options differ slightly between the two ships operating this route.

MV Saint-Malo: Add-Ons Available

Add-On	Description	Price
C Club Lounge	Exclusive panoramic lounge with premium hot buffet. Available to all passengers. Book early — popular and often sells out in summer.	£16/adult
C Club Lounge Breakfast	English breakfast buffet served in the C Club Lounge.	£47/adult
C Club Lounge Dinner	Full dinner in the C Club — amuse-bouches, hot and cold buffet, cheese trolley and desserts. Free for children under 4.	£55/person
Small Food Pass	Pre-paid credit for cafés, self-service, and restaurants. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, and coffee. Get 5% extra spend.	£25
Medium Food Pass	Good for couples or those with more time on board. Get 10% extra spend.	£40
Large Food Pass	Ideal for families or food lovers. Get 15% extra spend. Best value option.	£50
Champagne (Taittinger 75cl)	Pre-order a bottle of Taittinger 75cl, delivered to your cabin on board.	£54/bottle
Bottled Water in Cabin	2 x 500ml still water bottles waiting in your cabin on arrival.	£5.50

🚢 Armorique: Add-Ons Available

The Armorique covers some sailings (particularly in the shoulder season). On this ship, only the Small Food Pass (£25), Medium Food Pass (£40), and Large Food Pass (£50) are available as pre-bookable add-ons — the C Club Lounge and champagne options are exclusive to the MV Saint-Malo. Food Pass terms are the same: non-refundable, valid on the selected sailing only, usable in all dining outlets excluding the bar (except between 5am–10am).

Food Pass: Example Menu Prices

To help you choose the right Food Pass, indicative restaurant prices on board are approximately: main course ~€16.90 · 2 courses ~€28.50 · 3 courses ~€35.00 · children’s menu ~€10.50. Prices are in euros on board. The Food Pass percentage is calculated on the sterling price paid and converted at approximately £0.85 to €1.

Food Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Valid on the selected sailing only. Cannot be exchanged for cash.

How to Book the Portsmouth to St Malo Ferry: Step by Step

Booking is straightforward once you know what to expect. Here is a complete walkthrough of every step.

Steps 1–5: Search for Your Sailing

Single or Return? — Select whether you need a one-way or return crossing. Return tickets save time and can sometimes offer a small combined discount.

Select Route — Choose Portsmouth to St Malo as your route.

Select Dates — Choose your outward travel date. If booking a return, select your return date too. Remember: not every date has a sailing. See the full timetable guide for which days operate in your chosen month.

Number of Passengers — Enter the total number of passengers. Children aged 4–15 travel at half price on most fares.

Special Assistance — If any passenger requires accessible facilities, fill in the details here so the right arrangements can be made on board.

Steps 6–10: Vehicle, Travel Type & Special Items

Select Travel Type — Choose from: foot passenger, car, van/people carrier, minibus, motorhome/campervan, or motorcycle. Select the category that matches your vehicle.

Motorcycles and Bicycles — If travelling by motorbike, select how many you have (e.g. 1 bike for solo rider, or 2 riders on 2 separate bikes). For cyclists, select the number of bicycles. Note: tandems and bicycles with trailers cannot be booked online — call Brittany Ferries directly.

Vehicle Registration — If travelling with a car or other vehicle, enter your registration number (number plate). Double-check the details are correct — the registration is used for vehicle check-in at the port.

Vehicle Add-Ons — Select any extras that apply to your vehicle: roof box, bike rack, trailer, caravan, or sidecar. These affect the price and the deck space allocated, so don’t skip this step if they apply.

Pets — If travelling with a pet, select the number of animals here. The pet fee is £35 per pet, each way. Note that pets must travel with a vehicle — foot passengers cannot bring pets. For full details on pet requirements, documentation and what to expect on board, see our dedicated Pet Travel Guide →

Steps 11–14: Sailings, Return Trip & Ticket Type

Click “Search Sailings” — The booking engine will show available sailings for your dates. Prices are live and dynamic — they vary by date and how far ahead you’re booking.

Select Ticket Type for Outward Sailing — Choose between Early Bird, Standard, or Flexi for your Portsmouth departure. Early Bird is cheapest but least flexible; Flexi allows changes up to 4 hours before sailing. See the ticket types explained in the section above for full cancellation and amendment terms.

Return Journey (if applicable) — Click Continue. If booking a return, you can either tick to use the same details as the outward journey, or untick and enter different details for the return. Select your preferred return sailing and ticket type. Then click Continue again.

Select Your Cabin — This step applies to the outward overnight sailing (Portsmouth → St Malo). A cabin is compulsory. Choose from standard 2-berth, 4-berth, 6-berth, Commodore (with inclusive breakfast), Admiral suite, pet-friendly, or allergy-friendly options. See the full cabins guide for a breakdown of every grade.

Steps 15–17: Add-Ons, Review & Pay

Return Cabin (if applicable) — If your return is also an overnight sailing, select your cabin for the return journey too. For most travellers the daytime St Malo → Portsmouth return does not require a cabin (though you can book one for privacy).

Select Add-Ons — Choose any pre-bookable extras: C Club Lounge, breakfast, dinner, food passes, champagne, or cabin water. These are discounted versus buying on board and some (C Club Lounge) sell out — add them here if you want them.

Enter Your Details, Review, and Pay — Enter passenger details. The next page shows a full summary of everything you have selected. Take your time to check all details are correct — passenger names, vehicle registration, dates, ticket type, cabin, and add-ons — before proceeding to payment. Your e-ticket and booking confirmation will be emailed to you shortly after payment. You can view, amend or cancel your booking at any time via the Manage My Booking section of the Brittany Ferries website — log in with the email address used at checkout.

Start Your Booking →

Tips for Getting the Best Ferry Price

Book as early as possible. Fares on this route are dynamic — the earlier you book, the lower the price. The difference between booking 3 months ahead versus 3 weeks ahead can be £50–£100 per vehicle.
Travel mid-week and avoid peak season. Saturday departures in July and August — and sailings around school holidays — cost significantly more than Tuesday or Wednesday sailings in May or September. Shoulder season (May, June, September) offers the best value and a less crowded ship.
Choose Early Bird if your dates are fixed. If you’re certain of your travel dates and booking 60+ days ahead, Early Bird fares are the cheapest option — just be aware there is no refund if you cancel.
Book two singles instead of a return if using Flexi. If you select Flexi and book a return ticket, amendment rights on your return leg are lost once you check in for the outward sailing. Book two separate single Flexi tickets — outward and return — to preserve full flexibility on both legs independently. This is a widely recommended tip by experienced Brittany Ferries travellers.
Use the Food Pass for dining savings. The Large Food Pass (£50, 15% extra spend) is excellent value for families or anyone planning a full dinner and breakfast on board. Pre-booking saves money versus paying onboard prices on the night.
Book the C Club Lounge early. If you want the C Club Lounge experience on the MV Saint-Malo, add it at the time of booking — it sells out during peak dates and cannot always be added later.
Consider Club Voyage if you travel regularly. Brittany Ferries’ loyalty programme, Club Voyage, is designed for regular travellers across the western Channel. Membership costs £130 for the first year (£60 registration + £70 annual fee) and offers savings of up to 35% on sailings to France, free or discounted cabins on qualifying day sailings, 10% off in all onboard restaurants and self-service cafés, a €12.50 food and drink voucher on overnight sailings, 50% off onboard Wi-Fi, discounts on cinema tickets and the Wellness Spa, and 10% off Brittany Ferries holiday packages. If you cross twice a year or more, the membership typically pays for itself within the first booking.

Portsmouth to St Malo Ferry Prices: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry cost in 2026?

Foot passenger fares start from approximately £49 per person one way. A car plus 2 passengers starts from £181 each way (off-peak, booked well in advance). A cabin is compulsory on all overnight Portsmouth → St Malo sailings and is priced additionally — standard cabins start from around £84 per cabin. Peak summer fares can be significantly higher. Fares are dynamic and change by date, so always check current prices when booking.

What is the cheapest way to book the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry?

The most effective ways to reduce the price are to book early (ideally 60+ days ahead using the Early Bird fare), travel in the shoulder season (May, June, or September), and choose mid-week sailings (Tuesday–Thursday) rather than weekends. Peak July and August sailings — particularly those coinciding with UK school holidays — cost significantly more than the same route in spring or autumn. Children aged 4–15 travel at half price on most fares.

Brittany Ferries Early Bird vs Standard vs Flexi: which ticket type should I choose?

Early Bird is the cheapest fare, available 60+ days before departure, with a £20 amendment fee and no refund on cancellation — best if your dates are certain. Standard is the most popular: free amendments up to 2 weeks before sailing, a 25% voucher refund on cancellations 15–59 days ahead, and no refund inside 15 days. Flexi is the most flexible: free amendments up to 4 hours before sailing, and a 50% cash refund on cancellations with more than 24 hours’ notice. If there’s any chance you might need to change dates, Standard or Flexi are the safer choices.

Can I amend or cancel a Portsmouth to St Malo ferry booking?

It depends on your ticket type. Standard tickets can be amended free of charge up to 2 weeks before sailing (£20 fee after that); Flexi tickets can be amended free up to 4 hours before sailing. Early Bird tickets carry a £20 amendment fee at any point. On cancellations, Early Bird tickets are non-refundable. Standard gives a 25% voucher refund if cancelled 15–59 days out, nothing inside 15 days. Flexi gives a 50% cash refund as long as you cancel more than 24 hours before sailing. A £10 surcharge applies to any amendment made through the Contact Centre that could have been done online. All bookings are valid for up to 12 months from the original travel date.

Do I have to pay in full when booking the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry?

If you are booking less than 60 days before travel, full payment is required at the time of booking for all ticket types. If you book 60 or more days before travel, Standard tickets require a 75% non-refundable deposit with the balance due later; Flexi tickets require a 50% non-refundable deposit. Early Bird tickets always require full payment at booking regardless of how far ahead you book.

What are the maximum vehicle dimensions for the Portsmouth to St Malo ferry?

Standard cars must be no taller than 2.60m and no longer than 6m to use the standard car deck. Vans and people carriers up to 3m high and 6.5m long. Motorhomes and campervans up to 4m high and 9m long. Caravans and trailers are added on top of the car fare (up to 9m total length including tow vehicle and van). Roof boxes and roof-mounted bikes are accommodated up to a 4m total height. If your vehicle has a roof box fitted, measure the overall height before booking — you may need to select the taller vehicle category. Your vehicle registration is required at booking.

Do children get a discount on Portsmouth to St Malo ferry tickets?

Yes — children aged 4–15 travel at half price on most fares. Children under 4 travel free. The half-price discount applies to both foot passenger and vehicle bookings. It is applied automatically when you enter the number of passengers and their ages during the booking process. Note that a cabin is still compulsory on the overnight crossing for all passengers regardless of age, though infant cots can be requested for children under 24 months.

Are the Brittany Ferries Food Passes worth buying on the Portsmouth to St Malo crossing?

Food Passes are pre-paid credit for onboard dining — Small (£25, get 5% extra), Medium (£40, get 10% extra), and Large (£50, get 15% extra). They can be used in all cafés, self-service, and restaurants on board (excluding the bar, except between 5am–10am). The Large Pass at 15% extra spend is the best value if you plan to eat a full dinner and breakfast on board. They are non-refundable and valid only on the sailing they are purchased for. The C Club Lounge (available on the MV Saint-Malo only) is priced separately and is popular enough to sell out on peak sailings — worth adding at the time of booking if you want it.