Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry
Convenient departures, every three days on the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry
The simple, convenient way to get from Portsmouth to Bilbao
The Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry route is an easy, convenient way to get from Portsmouth to Bilbao. The service runs every three days, overnight - so you can sleep while you sail!
The ferry to Bilbao departs from the Portsmouth at 21:15 and after a two night cruise arrives in Bilbao at 08:30am (on the third day) local time.
On the return journey the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry leaves Bilbao at 13:15 local time and arrives in Portsmouth port at 17:15 (UK time) the following day.
Onboard the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry
Cabins on the Portsmouth Bilabo ferry
Prices for the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry service include a comfortable standard cabin with the option to upgrade to a sea view for a small supplement. But why not treat yourself and for the ultimate in luxury, upgrade to a Club cabin.
The à la carte menu offers an extensive selection of vegetarian dishes as well as the finest meats and fish.
Langan‘s Brasserie n the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry
You can dine in the finest style at the world famous Langan's Brasserie which can only be found in London's West End or onboard P&O Ferries.
There is a fantastic selection of the best wines and the highest quality choice of fine British cuisine cooked to perfection and served to your table. Relax and enjoy your meal in comfortable and ambient surroundings whilst the highly trained waiters look after your every need.
For starters you might try anything from ‘Smoked salmon with warm potato salad ’ to ‘Field mushrooms with bacon and Lancashire cheese ’. Follow it up with a delicious main course such as ‘Grilled seabass with lemon butter’, ‘Calves liver and bacon’ or the famous signature dish ‘Bangers and mash with onion sauce’.
The menu includes a range of dishes suited to all palates - including some delicious vegetarian options. If you still have room, why not try one of our irresistible desserts and finish off with a liqueur and coffee. The brasserie is tastefully decorated with fine art and Langan’s famous haphazard selection of lightshades! For a bit of fun, why not see how many famous faces you can spot in the photographs adorning the walls.
Shopping on the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry
The choice of shopping onboard the Portsmouth Bilbao ferry is simply staggering. There are literally hundreds of items discounted way below high street prices. Although ‘duty free‘ shopping doesn‘t strictly exist, (the EU removed duty free shopping from all vessels and airports back in June 1999) the special tax-paid onboard shops offer fabulous value and you can still make huge savings shopping onboard. In fact many items are available at less than duty free prices!
Current Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry Specials
There are almost always some special deals available, the latest current Specials are displayed above. Check back from time to time to keep up to date with the latest special offers.
Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry Timetable
With convenient departures every three days, the Portsmouth Bilbao Ferry service runs the whole year round.
Portsmouth Ferry to Bilbao: February - December 2009
Departs: approx 21:15, cruising for 2 nights
Check-in: closes 60 mins before departure
Arrival: approx. 08:00 (3rd day)
| Feb | Wed 4* | Sat 7* | Wed 11* | Sat 14* | Wed 18* | Sat 21* | Wed 25* | Sat 28* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | Wed 4* | Sat 7* | Wed 11* | Sat 14* | Wed 18* | Sat 21* | Wed 25* | Sat 28* | |||
| Apr | Wed 1* | Sat 4* | Wed 8* | Sat 11* | Wed 15* | Sat 18* | Wed 22* | Sat 25* | Wed 29* | ||
| May | Sat 2* | Wed 6* | Sat 9* | Wed 13* | Sat 16* | Wed 20* | Sat 23* | Tue 26 | Fri 29 | ||
| Jun | Mon 1 | Thu 4 | Sun 7 | Wed 10 | Sat 13 | Tue 16 | Fri 19 | Mon 22 | Thu 25 | Sun 28 | |
| Jul | Wed 1 | Sat 4 | Tue 7 | Fri 10 | Mon 13 | Thu 16 | Sun 19 | Wed 22 | Sat 25 | Tue 28 | Fri 31 |
| Aug | Mon 3 | Thu 6 | Sun 9 | Wed 12 | Sat 15 | Tue 18 | Fri 21 | Mon 24 | Thu 27 | Sun 30 | |
| Sep | Wed 2 | Sat 5 | Tue 8 | Fri 11 | Mon 14 | Thu 17 | Sun 20 | Wed 23 | Sat 26* | Wed 30* | |
| Oct | Sat 3* | Wed 7* | Sat 10* | Wed 14* | Sat 17* | Wed 21* | Sat 24* | Wed 28* | Sat 31* | ||
| Nov | Wed 4* | Sat 7* | Wed 11* | Sat 14* | Wed 18* | Sat 21* | Wed 25* | Sat 28* | |||
| Dec | Wed 2* | Sat 5* | Wed 9* | Sat 12* | Wed 16* |
Bilbao Ferry to Portsmouth: February - December 2009
Departs: approx 13:15, cruising for 1 night
Check-in: closes 60 mins before departure
Arrival: approx. 17:15 (following day)
| Feb | Fri 6 * | Mon 9 * | Fri 13* | Mon 16* | Fri 20 * | Mon 23* | Fri 27* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | Mon 2 * | Fri 6 * | Mon 9 * | Fri 13* | Mon 16* | Fri 20* | Mon 23* | Fri 27* | Mon 30* | |
| Apr | Fri 3* | Mon 6* | Fri 10* | Mon 13* | Fri 17* | Mon 20* | Fri 24* | Mon 27* | ||
| May | Fri 1* | Mon 4* | Fri 8* | Mon 11* | Fri 15* | Mon 18* | Fri 22* | Mon 25* | Thu 28 | Sun 31 |
| Jun | Wed 3 | Sat 6 | Tue 9 | Fri 12 | Mon 15 | Thu 18 | Sun 21 | Wed 24 | Sat 27 | Tue 30 |
| Jul | Fri 3 | Mon 6 | Thu 9 | Sun 12 | Wed 15 | Sat 18 | Tue 21 | Fri 24 | Mon 27 | Thu 30 |
| Aug | Sun 2 | Wed 5 | Sat 8 | Tue 11 | Fri 14 | Mon 17 | Thu 20 | Sun 23 | Wed 26 | Sat 29 |
| Sep | Tue 1 | Fri 4 | Mon 7 | Thu 10 | Sun 13 | Wed 16 | Sat 19 | Tue 22 | Fri 25* | Mon 28* |
| Oct | Fri 2* | Mon 5* | Fri 9* | Mon 12* | Fri 16* | Mon 19* | Fri 23* | Mon 26* | Fri 30* | |
| Nov | Mon 2* | Fri 6* | Mon 9* | Fri 13* | Mon 16* | Fri 20* | Mon 23* | Fri 27* | Mon 30* | |
| Dec | Fri 4* | Mon 7* | Fri 11* | Mon 14* | Fri 18* |
All times are local.
All timetables are subject to change.
Sailings may be restricted over New Year.