JUNE 2023: P&O Pioneer is the world's largest double-ended hybrid ferry that is due to cut fuel consumption by 40% on its core route of Dover to Calais. (Ou Calais vers Douvres pour nos amis Français et Belges ;) )

Join me for an exclusive pre-service on board tour of this innovative ship. It is the newest ferry on the English Channel and definitely the smoothest ferry to France from Dover.

As the FIRST YouTube channel to be invited aboard, we show you what it is like on board this P&O Ferry, and also take a look behind the scenes at the hybrid technology that makes this ferry so special, and how it delivers such a smooth and silent travel experience.

00:00 - Introduction, and why I am doing this review
00:56 - Preview of the interior of the Pioneer
01:23 - Technical specifications and build history of the P&O Pioneer
01:48 - Boarding the P&O Pioneer in Dover - Tour of Vehicle Deck including EV chargers
03:47 - Interior tour of the P&O Pioneer - Design, styling, ambience, and light
04:34 - Food Market for Grab & Go Food
04:46 - Kid's Zone for pre-teens
05:13 - Lounge Bar and coffee shop aboard the P&O Pioneer
05:57 - Pet Lounge to allow you to have your dog with you on board
07:01 - P&O Pioneer leaving the berth - lack of vibration and smooth
07:34 - A visit to the bridge at the Calais End
08:57 - How does the P&O Pioneer work? A look in the Engine Room at the Hybrid system including the Azipod propulsion system and batteries
10:38 - Commercial Drivers' accommodation for lorry drivers and coach drivers
11:38 - The Kitchen Fast Food Restaurant
12:31 - Quiet Lounge aboard the P&O Pioneer Ferry
13:07 - What is the Club Class Lounge like on the P&O Pioneer Ferry to France?
14:11 - Personal Review of the P&O Pioneer
16:46 - Outro

Pioneer is a P and O Ferry to France that is setting new standards in ferry travel.

Thanks to P&O Ferries for inviting us to be the FIRST and only YouTube Channel to film aboard the P&O Pioneer before she enters service.

If you have a question about how much is the crossing from Dover to Calais, which sailings are operated by the P&O Pioneer, or anything about the on-board service, please check out the P&O Ferries Website at:

https://www.poferries.com/


If there are any errors, omissions, or amendments to be made, they will be included here:

21/6/23 - No errors or omissions


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This video was filmed mostly on a DJI Action 3 and an iPhone 11 Pro Max.



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