Quiberon suffered an engine room fire on 17 July 1992 which claimed the life of one crew member.
Crossing from Plymouth to Roscoff with 1,034 passengers aboard, the ship put out an emergency call which resulted in British and French air sea rescue helicopters scrambling to the ship's aid.
The fire was extinguished by the ship's own crew before land-based assistance could come aboard, but passengers were mustered and lifeboats swung out as a precaution.
Quiberon remained out of service for much of the rest of the summer season, not reappearing from repairs until the end of August.
Facilities available on board the Quiberon included 2 cinemas, 2 restaurants, a Salon de Thé, 4 shops and more than 280 cabins.