Property investors with holiday homes in Spain and South West France are now being provided with another route for customers who prefer to drive rather than fly.

Following the success of the Portsmouth-Santander route, launched in March this year, Brittany Ferries is adding another luxury cruise-ferry to its fleet to provide an additional two round trips a week between these ports.

This move will mean that from March 2010 the UK and Spain will be linked by a total of four Brittany Ferries passenger services every week - three from Portsmouth and one from Plymouth.

The new vessel, which has yet to be named, will complement the existing Spanish services operated by the company’s flagship, Pont Aven, with which it has many features in common, notably its high cruising speed enabling the crossing from Portsmouth to be made in just 24 hours.

It has 244 cabins – all with ensuite facilities - and can accommodate up to 1,500 passengers and their cars.

While on the mini-cruise to Spain passengers can enjoy the swimming pool, choice of restaurants, shopping, bars, live entertainment and movie lounge.

David Longden, Managing Director, comments: “Despite the recession, demand for the new Spanish route has exceeded our expectations and forward bookings for 2010 are strong. We believe this is because Portsmouth is very easy to get to by road, especially from the Home Counties.

“At the same time more and more people are discovering the unspoilt delights of northern Spain. Plus, of course travelling by car means taking as much luggage as you can fit in and even on! So, the sailing really is part of the pleasure.

“With fares for travel in spring starting at only £227 each way for two people, a car and cabin on board, this is a great value alternative way to travel to Spain.”

On days when the ship does not operate the Spanish route, it will provide additional crossings from Portsmouth to Cherbourg.

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