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How to Complain to Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries says to tell staff straight away so they can try to fix a problem, and if it is not resolved to write to its Customer Services team quoting your booking reference. It asks for this within 30 days of the problem. If it is not put right, you can take it to ABTA dispute resolution procedure.
Your Rights
What the rules say, with a link to the official source for each.
Complaining to Brittany Ferries
How to Complain
Brittany Ferries says to tell staff straight away so they can try to fix a problem, and if it is not resolved to write to its Customer Services team quoting your booking reference. It asks for this within 30 days of the problem. source
When You Can Escalate
If your complaint to Brittany Ferries is unresolved. Scheme: ABTA dispute resolution procedure. source
Steps to Take
Step 1 of 5
Gather your evidence: order, account or booking number, dates, receipts, screenshots, emails and notes of calls.
Step 2 of 5
Complain to Brittany Ferries in writing using the route below, and ask for a complaint reference. Say what went wrong, what you want, and by when (14 days is reasonable). Our free letter templates can write it for you.
Step 3 of 5
Keep a record of every contact: dates, names and reference numbers. Use email or a form where you can, so you have proof.
Step 4 of 5
If you are not getting anywhere, ask for a final response in writing.
Step 5 of 5
If it is still not put right, take it to ABTA dispute resolution procedure.
(Tap the numbers to reveal steps)
Where to Go If It Is Not Put Right
Your options, in order, and when each one applies. All are free.
Brittany Ferries Complaints
Always start here, in writing.
ABTA Dispute Resolution Procedure
Once Brittany Ferries has had its chance. See When You Can Escalate under Your Rights.
Your Card Provider
If you paid by card, Section 75 (credit card) or chargeback (debit card) may help.
Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Free advice. It can pass a report to Trading Standards.
Good to Know
Small things that make your complaint stronger.
Its terms refer to a separate Conditions of Carriage document for rights if it changes or cancels a booking.
Keep your booking confirmation, boarding passes and receipts for extra costs.
Consumer Protection UK is independent and is not connected to Brittany Ferries. This guide uses information published by Brittany Ferries and the schemes named here. All product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners.
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Lead reviewer
Luke Marley
Founder and Lead Reviewer
Luke founded CPUK in 2026 after seeing how hard it is for ordinary people to get problems with companies put right. He oversees our guides and checks them against official sources.
Research by Katie Burt, Co-founder and Operations Lead (17 years in the care sector, including managing services for vulnerable adults), and the CPUK Research Team. Researched with AI-assisted research tools, then checked and corrected by our team.
Last checked: 4 October 2026. We are not paid by the companies we write about. Adverts never affect our guidance. Read our editorial policy.
Sources and official links
- brittany-ferries.co.uk/information/terms/general-ferry-booking-terms Checked 4 October 2026
- brittany-ferries.co.uk/information/contact/details Checked 4 October 2026