Brittany Ferries reports 19% increase in early bookings
Brittany Ferries has today reported a 19% increase in the number of early bookings compared to the corresponding period last year.
Last year, it carried an additional 5,000 passengers on its seasonal service from Cork to Roscoff with a total of 84,000 passengers being transported, compared to just under 79,000 the previous year.
Over half of passengers (55%) were French.
Commenting on the 2016 season, Hugh Bruton said: "We have experienced strong passenger growth over the last few years and, based on the significant increase in early bookings, it looks set to continue in 2016.
"The fact that France is hosting the Euro 2016 tournament has obviously led to an increase in sports fans travelling to cheer on Ireland but there is also a large portion of holidaymakers looking to take advantage of the sandy beaches, glorious countryside, fine food and drink and fascinating heritage sites.
"We’ve also witnessed an increasing number of French passengers, proving that Ireland remains an exceptionally popular destination for tourists.
"We are delighted to report that bookings are strong to date and look forward to welcoming passengers on board the Pont-Aven this season.”
