A chartered ro-ro freight ship Norbay will serve the Rosslare to Cherbourg route for Brittany Ferries from end-March 2026. Brittany Ferries has confirmed the one-year time charter, which includes the option of a year’s extension, maintaining seven return-sailings a week throughout 2026.
Additional slots were secured by Brittany Ferries for its Rosslare to Cherbourg service following the departure of a competitor in October 2025. The time charter assures continuity of service, providing certainty for hauliers and logistics operators this year.
“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.”
Launched in 1994, Norbay is 167m long with more than 2 km of lanes for freight, and 57 cabins for drivers.
The ship is scheduled to make its first commercial crossing on Monday 23rd March 2026. Its schedule will include three weekly round trips. Further departures served by Cotentin and Santoña complete seven departures a week.
Time charter includes crew and applies for a fixed term. The ship will be chartered from owner P&O Ferries.