MV Saint Malo Ship Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

🍽️ Le Littoral

Brasserie-style restaurant | Deck 7 | Sea views

Classic French brasserie serving locally sourced, seasonal menus that change throughout the year. Beautiful panoramic sea views. Children’s menus available for ages 4–12. Wines chosen to complement each dish. The signature minute steaks are cooked to order.

🥗 Le Jardin

Plant-focused dining | Deck 8 | New concept

A brand-new dining concept exclusive to the Saint-Malo. Light, airy space with a contemporary market garden feel. Serves healthy plant-focused dishes alongside meat options, using locally sourced produce from the Prince de Bretagne brand, grown directly on local Breton farms. Savoury and sweet crêpes available.

🍺 Breizh ma Bro Bar

Deck 8, central | Glass roof | Live entertainment

The main bar, infused with the vibrant energy of contemporary Brittany. Black and white décor inspired by the Gwenn-ha-du flag. Relax under the magnificent glass roof with gin, wine, beer, cocktails, or soft drinks. Live entertainment, interactive quizzes, and sports shown on large-screen TVs.

⭐ CClub Lounge

Deck 8, forward port | Premium | Advance booking recommended

Exclusive premium lounge with 270-degree panoramic sea views. Head chef Patrice Pantalini offers a refined gastronomic dinner on evening sailings, and a generous complimentary breakfast buffet on morning crossings. Complimentary hot/cold drinks and snacks throughout the day. Access can be purchased on board – advance booking advised due to limited capacity.

🏖️ La Plage

Deck 7, starboard | Beach-themed | Sea views

A beach-inspired relaxation space with incredible sea views and an outdoor terrace. Grab a summertime smoothie from the beach-hut counter, lose yourself in a book, or simply soak up the sea air. Wi-Fi available. Perfect for unwinding mid-crossing.

☀️ Sun Deck (Deck 10)

Outdoor gym, sunbathing with deckchairs, canopy-shaded seating, and a children’s outdoor play area. The sun deck offers spectacular views entering and leaving port.

🎨 Exhibition Gallery (Deck 6)

Around 1,000 artworks celebrating Breton culture, including paintings by Scottish artist Alexander Goudie and a miniature replica of the Saint-Alexis statue. Street art by Retro Graphitism on the outer decks.

🎮 Games Planet (Deck 6)

Video games area with the latest titles, air hockey, foosball, and vintage arcade games. Great for teenagers and older children.

💆 Wellness Room (Deck 7)

Eco-friendly sea-based treatments by Phytomer. Facials from €42, foot treatments, manicures with O.P.I nail polishes, and massage therapy. 10% off cosmetics purchased with treatments.

👧 Children’s Playroom (Deck 6)

Soft play area with digital and interactive games, arts and crafts, and physical activities. Complimentary children’s entertainment programme with dedicated supervisors during school holidays.

🐻 Pierre le Bear & Ferrynauts

Brittany Ferries’ beloved bear mascot makes appearances during school holidays with activities, magicians, and competitions. Children aged 7–13 can download the Ferrynauts app for an augmented reality quest – scan 15 hidden stickers to win a prize!

🍷 Wines & Spirits

Large wine cellar. Budget to premium. Whisky, gin, spirits. Wine tastings and special promotions on selected sailings.

💄 Perfumes & Cosmetics

Luxury brand perfumes and cosmetics. Sample fragrances before you buy.

👜 Fashion & Accessories

Designer jewellery, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, clothing, cameras.

🎁 Gifts & Souvenirs

Toys, confectionery, books, games, newspapers, tobacco, and Breton souvenirs.

🧀 Delicatessen

Right outside the boutique – fresh regional products, gourmet gifts, cold drinks, and sandwiches for your onward journey.

🏠 Pet-Friendly Cabins

28 cabins including 2-berth Commodore, 4-berth inside, and 4-berth outside options – all with vinyl flooring. Outdoor pet exercise area (Deck 7) access included. Book early: these sell out months ahead of peak sailings.

🐶 Dog Kennels (Deck 6)

12 kennels in small and large sizes located on Deck 6. Small: Toy Poodle, King Charles Spaniel, Terrier, Jack Russell. Large: German Shepherd, Labrador, Dalmatian, Boxer, Pointer, Setter. Must be pre-booked.

🦮 Pet Exercise Area (Deck 7)

Dedicated outdoor pet exercise area on Deck 7, starboard side. Dogs must be muzzled and on a lead at all times. Access restricted in bad weather. Guide dogs are exempt from all kennel and exercise area restrictions.

♿ Wheelchair Access

Passenger lifts access all 10 decks. 8 wheelchair-accessible cabins available (Commodore and standard grades). Disabled toilets on Decks 6 and 7. Information Desk open 24 hours for passenger assistance.

🍼 Baby Facilities

Baby changing rooms on Decks 6 and 7. Cots available for infants up to 24 months – must be pre-booked when selecting infant passenger. Children’s menus available in all restaurants (ages 4–12).

ℹ️ Information Desk (Deck 6)

Open 24 hours. Cabin enquiries, lost property, onboard information, and travel tips for Brittany. Digital information kiosks also available to guide you through the best places to visit.

🧳 Baggage Storage (Deck 6)

Locked baggage room on Deck 6. Enquire at the Information Desk. Locked for the duration of the crossing and opened approximately 20–30 minutes before arrival.

💳 ATM on Board (Deck 6)

Cash machine (ATM) located next to the Information Desk / Reception on Deck 6. Useful for drawing Euros before you arrive in France.

⚡ Priority Disembarkation

Available to Admiral and 2-berth Commodore cabin guests. Costs £15 each way. Must arrive at port 1 hour 45 minutes before departure. Not available for passengers with vans, motorbikes, or pets.

What is the MV Saint Malo?

The MV Saint-Malo is Brittany Ferries’ newest cruise ferry, launched in February 2025. She is the primary vessel on the overnight Portsmouth to St Malo route and the company’s first hybrid-LNG ship, combining liquefied natural gas propulsion with electric battery power for lower emissions. Built to the Stena E-Flexer design, the 10-deck vessel carries up to 1,310 passengers and 470 cars, with a gross tonnage of 30,000 GT. She offers two restaurants, a premium CClub Lounge, Exhibition Gallery, wellness room, sun deck, and 386 cabins across 6 grades.

Where is the MV Saint-Malo now?

You can track the MV Saint-Malo live using the map above — it shows her exact position, speed and heading in real time via AIS (IMO 9946336 · MMSI 228457700). On a typical evening sailing she departs Portsmouth at around 20:15, crosses overnight, and arrives at St Malo’s Gare Maritime the following morning at approximately 08:15 French local time. The daytime return from St Malo to Portsmouth takes around 7 hours 30 minutes.

Is there a deck plan for the MV Saint Malo?

Yes – the full MV Saint Malo deck plan image is shown above, with a complete deck-by-deck breakdown alongside it. In summary: Decks 1–3 are engineering and crew only; Decks 4–5 are vehicle decks; Deck 6 is the largest passenger deck running the full length of the ship, housing the Information Desk, ATM, Exhibition Gallery, Games Planet, children’s playroom, dog kennels, and the greatest number of passenger cabins; Deck 7 has Le Littoral restaurant, Les Boutiques duty-free shop, the Wellness Room, the outdoor pet exercise area, La Plage, and passenger cabins aft; Deck 8 has Le Jardin restaurant, the Breizh ma Bro bar (central, glass roof), the CClub Lounge (forward port), and passenger cabins aft; Deck 9 has passenger cabins on the aft section only; and Deck 10 is the sun deck with outdoor gym, children’s play area, and sunbathing space – no cabins. Your cabin number’s first digit tells you your deck.

Which deck is best on the MV Saint Malo?

It depends on your priorities. For the least motion in rough seas, choose a midship cabin on Deck 6 – the lowest passenger deck and the most stable position on board. For convenience, Deck 7 puts you closest to Le Littoral restaurant, the duty-free boutique, and the Wellness Room. For the premium experience, Deck 8 has the Breizh ma Bro bar, Le Jardin restaurant, and CClub Lounge (forward port) – Commodore cabins here also include Les 8 Trésors lounge access and a complimentary breakfast. Deck 9 cabins are aft only and at height, so more motion may be felt. Deck 10 is the sun deck (no cabins) – the best spot on the ship to watch the approach into St Malo bay. You cannot choose a specific deck when booking online; call Brittany Ferries after booking to request a preference at 0330 159 7000. Phone lines are open: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00. Saturday & Sunday 09:00-16:30

Is the MV Saint Malo the same as the old Saint-Malo ferry?

No. The MV Saint Malo is a completely new ship, built in 2024 and entering service in February 2025. She replaced the much-loved MV Bretagne – which served the route since 1989 – and represents a significant step forward in size, passenger facilities, and environmental performance. She is not to be confused with the earlier Brittany Ferries ship of the same name that operated on this route in previous decades.

Does the MV Saint Malo have a cinema?

No. The MV Saint Malo does not have onboard cinemas – those are a feature of the Armorique, which covers some early-season sailings. Entertainment on the Saint-Malo instead centres on the Breizh ma Bro bar (live acts, quizzes, silent discos), the Exhibition Gallery on Deck 6, and the free Video on Demand service available in every cabin and throughout the ship via Wi-Fi.

How long is the crossing on the MV Saint Malo?

The overnight sailing from Portsmouth departs at approximately 20:15 and arrives in St Malo at approximately 08:15 – a crossing of around 10–11 hours. The daytime return sailing from St Malo to Portsmouth takes a similar length of time. A cabin is compulsory on the overnight Portsmouth departure but optional on the daytime return.

What plug sockets does the MV Saint Malo have?

Every cabin on the MV Saint Malo has UK three-pin sockets, European two-pin sockets, and USB-A and USB-C ports – so UK passengers do not need any adaptors. This is a key advantage over the Armorique, which only has continental 2-pin sockets and requires a travel adaptor for UK devices.

How do I know if I’m sailing on the MV Saint Malo or the Armorique?

The ship operating your sailing is confirmed in your booking details. As a general guide: the MV Saint-Malo is the primary vessel and operates the vast majority of sailings year-round. The Armorique typically covers some early-season sailings in February and March. If you want to be certain you are sailing on the Saint-Malo – particularly important if you want a Commodore cabin, Admiral suite, CClub Lounge, or Les 8 Trésors access – check your booking confirmation before finalising.

Is food included in the MV Saint Malo crossing?

On overnight sailings from Portsmouth, your cabin price includes a complimentary 3-course dinner and continental breakfast served in Le Littoral or Le Jardin. On the daytime return sailing from St Malo, no meals are included – but both restaurants, La Plage, and the bars are open throughout the crossing where you can purchase food and drinks. Commodore and Admiral guests also have access to Les 8 Trésors lounge, where a complimentary breakfast is served privately.

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