
Rosslare Europort hosted the Brittany Ferries MV Santoña for the first time yesterday, Monday November 13 2023.
The LNG powered Santoña will take up the Rosslare to Bilbao and Rosslare to Cherbourg routes.
Santoña is a sister ship of Galicia and Salamanca, sharing similar design and features, offering luxurious comfort and modern amenities for its passengers, for the 30-hour sailing experience. Interior decoration is inspired by the town of Santoña on Cantabria’s coast in Spain.

- Cabins: Choose from a variety of cabins, including wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly, and 2/4 berth options. All cabins have ensuites, and cots for infants can be pre-booked.
- Food and Drink: The Santoña ship offers a range of dining options, such as Restaurant Azul, Taberna de Tapas, Plaza Mayor, and Commodore C-Club Lounge, catering to various preferences and appetites.
- Shopping: Enjoy shopping at duty-free prices in the ship’s boutique, offering perfumes, books, magazines, souvenirs, and a selection of wines from the wine cellar.
- Additional Facilities: Deck 10 is the place to be for sunbathing and whale watching. There are also sports equipment and an outdoor play area for children’s entertainment.
- Travelling with Children: There are indoor and outdoor kids’ play areas available on the ship for keeping the little ones occupied during the journey.
- Accessibility: Santoña has taken measures to ensure accessibility onboard.
The ship with IMO 9886847, MMSI 228433900, is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship that was built in 2022 and is currently sailing under the flag of France.