New Channel Islands ferry service 'on track' for May launch
It will be transported to the island using a specialist ship and bespoke cradle.Captain Chad Murray, CEO of Islands Unlimited, said: "We are really pleased with the ship and impressed with her sea-keeping qualities and manoeuvrability."Whilst she is old in terms of age, her previous operator, Virtu Ferries, have clearly looked after her throughout her life and she continues to offer a safe and reliable option for inter-island foot passengers."A standard adult return fare is set to cost about £67.The schedule offers services running from 07:00 until 19:45 on weekdays, other than on Tuesdays when it stops at 16:45.It will run from 07:00 until 21:45 at weekends.
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