DFDS to trial a weekly inter-Channel Islands ferry service
'Eagerly anticipated'
A weekly inter-island service is already being run by Guernsey's chosen ferry operator, Brittany Ferries.An exclusively foot passenger service is ran daily by ferry firm Islands Unlimited. Berthing trials for the Danish firm's Tarifa Jet are set to take place in Guernsey's St Peter Port Harbour on Thursday. "The Committee for Economic Development has signed off on this new inter-island route to complement the existing Wednesday service currently provided by Brittany Ferries," said Inder. "Alongside the investment into Islands Unlimited, which is now running an interisland passenger ferry, this increased scheduling will offer more choice and allow greater flexibility for islanders travelling between Guernsey and Jersey."
DFDS said launching the inter-island crossing was part of its commitment to serve the Jersey community. Route director for Jersey at DFDS Chris Parker said the company was excited to launch the "eagerly anticipated sailings to Guernsey"."We have worked closely with businesses and the tourism industry on our provision of inter-island services, in addition to our Poole, Portsmouth and St Malo routes," he said.
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