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First Up

vienne86 wrote:

True, but the problem is that the 'other places' are not good.

Well I'm damned if I'm paying €60 (plus wine) for a 3 course meal I don't want and if the only alternative is a canteen, I might as well go with Stena if the price is right.

I think IF have made some very bad miscalculations about their customers.

DavyD_83

Peckham wrote: »

From what I've read they've taken the kids entertainment out of the bar and into the kids area. Is this true? Hopefully so!

That's what the signs say, but on our sailing on the 6th it was in the bar area.
You couldn't fit much of a show or audience in the kids area, maybe that was the plan before the sir play area was added?

flangemeistro

So it's t minus 24 his until the Pont Aven departs Roscoff.
But she still hasn't left the shipyard in Brest?
Am I still stressing myself out unnecessarily?
How long does it take to sail from Brest to Roscoff?

First Up

flangemeistro wrote:

So it's t minus 24 his until the Pont Aven departs Roscoff. But she still hasn't left the shipyard in Brest? Am I still stressing myself out unnecessarily? How long does it take to sail from Brest to Roscoff?

A few hours I'd say

Peckham

Presumably easier to leave it in Brest until as late as possible.

Would expect it leaves there in the morning and heads to Roscoff then to pick up passengers.

Roscoff is a pretty small port.

sceach16

flangemeistro wrote: »

So it's t minus 24 his until the Pont Aven departs Roscoff.
But she still hasn't left the shipyard in Brest?
Am I still stressing myself out unnecessarily?
How long does it take to sail from Brest to Roscoff?

There is only one berth in Roscoff . It should not arrive until its scheduled arrival time....otherwise it blocks other (brittany) ferries ships !

No Bills

First Up wrote: »

A few hours I'd say

It seems to be about 130 km from Brest to Roscoff. That's a little longer than Dublin to Holyhead.

No Bills

sceach16 wrote: »

There is only one berth in Roscoff . It should not arrive until its scheduled arrival time....otherwise it blocks other (brittany) ferries ships !

Yes, the Armorique has just arrived at Roscoff. This makes sense.
It will be a busy day for the Pont-Aven crew tomorrow. Ship will have to be prepared for sailing after a long break. Hope it all goes to plan!

No Bills

flangemeistro wrote: »

So it's t minus 24 his until the Pont Aven departs Roscoff.
But she still hasn't left the shipyard in Brest?
Am I still stressing myself out unnecessarily?
How long does it take to sail from Brest to Roscoff?

From Twitter this evening: "...we are expecting the Pont-Aven to sail as scheduled tomorrow. ^MC"
https://twitter.com/BrittanyFerries/status/1139248127469412355

josip

Countdown on, still in Brest


https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-4.455/centery:48.385/zoom:16

No Bills

https://twitter.com/bferriescorpo/status/1139444338604335104

vienne86

Pont Aven is on her way!

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-4.500/centery:48.358/zoom:13

flangemeistro

Pont Aven is on the Move!!! France here we come!!! https://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=9268708

pmpa

vienne86 wrote: »

Pont Aven is on her way!

Great news, safe journey for everyone travelling this weekend. We are on the 22nd June sailing. Please let us know how the crossing goes.

BullBauld

Peckham wrote: »

From what I've read they've taken the kids entertainment out of the bar and into the kids area. Is this true? Hopefully so!

Nope kids entertainment was in the bar. Kids play area too small to have anything on in it

beggars_bush

that must be a relief to so many people

bon voyage!

clonrunner

On the way back from roscoff ..the Pont Aven is going along nicely, nice change from the Connemara going out!

MorganIRL

Anyone know what films are on the WB, heading on Tues eldest 2 might be sent off for a while.

tickingclock

Anyone who has been on the Pont Aven, how has it been? If you have just arrived in France enjoy your holiday!

kindalen

MorganIRL wrote: »

Anyone know what films are on the WB, heading on Tues eldest 2 might be sent off for a while.

Not sure, maybe tweet them? But they also show movies free in the quiet lounge too and I think it was a kids movie.

MorganIRL

kindalen wrote: »

Not sure, maybe tweet them? But they also show movies free in the quiet lounge too and I think it was a kids movie.

Thanks tweeted them yesterday no reply yet ..

caze

MorganIRL wrote: »

Anyone know what films are on the WB, heading on Tues eldest 2 might be sent off for a while.

Last week when we were on it, two of the three were Dumbo and The Hustle, cant remember what the 3rd one was

peter4918

tickingclock wrote: »

Anyone who has been on the Pont Aven, how has it been? If you have just arrived in France enjoy your holiday!

Came out from Cork on Saturday. No complaints about it. Quick boarding, decent food/drink onboard, the 4 berth cabins are fairly tight but it’s only for a few hours sleep, a nice smooth crossing and a quick exit at Roscoff. No complaints really. Just hope it holds up for the return leg!

tickingclock

peter4918 wrote: »

Came out from Cork on Saturday. No complaints about it. Quick boarding, decent food/drink onboard, the 4 berth cabins are fairly tight but it’s only for a few hours sleep, a nice smooth crossing and a quick exit at Roscoff. No complaints really. Just hope it holds up for the return leg!

Thanks a million. Two families going together next week and there are some overly excited children already so it's great to hear all went well after the initial concern. Thank you for the update. Enjoy the holiday

Deeman83

kindalen wrote: »

Not sure, maybe tweet them? But they also show movies free in the quiet lounge too and I think it was a kids movie.

Do you have to upgrade cabin accomodation or is the quiet lounge open to everyone?

I used to love the front bar on the old OW. Wife and kids off to bed, and then a quiet pint before bed. Calm before the storm!

kindalen

Anyone can go into quiet lounge, when I was on it it wasn't too quiet, kids performers in cafe bar beside it. Comfy seats though.

https://www.irishferries.com/globalassets/ships/wbyeats/deck-plan/deckplan-wbyeats.pdf

54and56

FYI Aldi have trailer towing boards for €24.99 for anyone traveling with a rear bike rack or trailer.

Essential piece of safety equipment!

Bicyclette

There is/was a lovely shop just before Rosslare Port where you could pick up sandwiches and food for the ferry (and fresh milk to make a cuppa using the travel kettle).

We are coming from Limerick. travelling on the WB Yeats. And most likely using the Port Tunnel. Where would be best to easily pick up this stuff? Are we talking Junction 14?

jay0109

kindalen wrote: »

Anyone can go into quiet lounge, when I was on it it wasn't too quiet, kids performers in cafe bar beside it. Comfy seats though.

https://www.irishferries.com/globalassets/ships/wbyeats/deck-plan/deckplan-wbyeats.pdf

Where is the main bar which has the magician, live music etc?

No Bills

Bicyclette wrote: »

...We are coming from Limerick. travelling on the WB Yeats. And most likely using the Port Tunnel. Where would be best to easily pick up this stuff? Are we talking Junction 14?

This combination of the Port Tunnel and Junction 14 doesn't seem to make sense. You will come onto the M50 at Junction 9 (Red Cow) and head north (towards Port Tunnel) or south (towards Junction 14)?