Reviews & Ratings for the Salamanca

On August 29, 2022, an urgent medical evacuation took place involving a passenger onboard the 'Salamanca', which was on its journey from Portsmouth to Bilbao. The incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles west of Pointe de Penmarc'h. A man in his fifties required immediate medical attention and was airlifted by a French Navy Cayman helicopter. The evacuation was successfully completed, and he was subsequently transported to the Cavale Blanche hospital in Brest, arriving at 5:07 p.m.

On the morning of July 10, 2022, a 29-year-old passenger on the ferry 'Salamanca' experienced a serious chest injury due to a fall while en route from Bilbao to Portsmouth. The incident prompted a swift response, with a rescue helicopter dispatched from Lanvéoc to airlift the injured individual. The evacuation occurred in the waters northwest of Ouessant, demonstrating the quick actions of the vessel's medical team. After receiving initial care on board, the passenger was hoisted into the helicopter, which safely landed at the Brest naval base shortly after 11 a.m. From there, he was promptly transferred to a hospital for further treatment.