Ship profiles
Norman Spirit
Portsmouth to Le Havre cruise ferry
The Norman Spirit is a modern superferry. Fitted with stabilisers, it provides optimal comfort whatever the sailing conditions.
Speed: up to 21 knots
Capacity: 1,850 passengers, 250 cars and 75 lorries
Crossing time: 7 hours 30 minutes
On board:
- There is a range of venues to shop, eat and drink, including a self-service restaurant, coffee lounge and Dirty Duck pub.
- The Cotton Club lounge with leather sofas and armchairs is available to passengers booking onboard accommodation.
- There are 80 comfortable cabins or luxurious Sleeper Seats.
- You’ll also find extensive outside decks, a children’s play area, internet access and a games arcade.
Norman Arrow
Portsmouth to Le Havre summer high-speed service in 3hrs 15mins
The Norman Arrow catamaran is the largest ever fast ferry to operate on cross-Channel routes between England and France.
Speed: 40 knots
Capacity: 1,200 passengers, 417 cars and freight
Crossing time: 3 hours 15 minutes
On board:
- You’ll find a bar, café, bistro and shop
- A seat is guaranteed for every passenger
- All types of tourist traffic are carried, including caravans, motor homes, coaches, motorbikes and foot passengers, plus freight.
The Norman Arrow is the world’s largest diesel-powered catamaran and first Incat 112m craft to operate in Europe.
It is also the first freight-carrying high-speed vessel to cross the Western Channel.
New Terminal
Visit our dazzling new passenger terminal, relaxing areas and outdoor viewing terrace. Food and drink from Costa, Worldmarché and the bar. > More information
