Dinkytoys2 wrote on Tue Dec 21, 2021 3:52pm:
My wife and I have crossed on Galicia four times this year and, with the exception of the reference to diesel fumes which we did not experience, can confirm most of what other people are writing about the ship. Between May and October, all our crossings were smooth. The lanes on the s...
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...pacious car deck are wider, allowing for growing vehicle sizes. The rest of the ship was a huge disappointment and I let Brittany Ferries know about it after our first trip. Commodore Class cabins are nothing short of a 'rip-off'; a basic cabin with a tea & coffee tray, two bottles of water, a BF pen, and a slightly larger TV screen. No space, no fridge, no safe, and only one "chair" (more like a stool) that tips over when you lean back on it. Whoever was responsible for the selection of the furniture needs to go back to basics, looking at 'function before design'. The furniture in both the restaurant and the lounges just doesn't fit, it's the wrong height, size and shape for tables. Two lifts, one at each end of the ship, only one of which, for passengers, goes to deck nine. That in itself does not affect walking distances but the reduced capacity does have an impact on waiting, particularly at busy times. Even allowing for Covid restrictions the food was pretty awful. From the servery, on every journey, the 'hot' food was barely warm and definitely cold by the time one had got seated. I doubt whether we shall ever see the famous Brittany Ferries cold buffet ever again. We spent almost the whole of our four crossings in the Commodore Lounge where the food was of better quality; it was quiet and restful there for most of the time and definitely worth the extra money if it is not included in your cabin price.
For two of our crossings next year we are booked on Salamanca. The ship looks to be very similar to Galacia but remembering the luxury on Bretagne, we shall have to stick with it to avoid driving through France.
Very useful review, thanks! We’re coming over on Galicia for the first time next Thursday. What are the dining arrangements like for the inclusive meal in terms of Covid safety? Is it a self-service set up and do you have to share tables with other passengers?