DFDS to run Monday ferry service between Jersey and Guernsey on summer trial
Ferry operator DFDS will start a seasonal weekly service between Jersey and Guernsey to increase inter-island travel options.
The summer trial, running on Mondays from 16 June until the end of August, is priced from £40 for a return trip as a foot passenger, with the choice to also travel by bike, car or larger vehicle.
The 90-minute crossings will see the Tarifa Jet depart Jersey between 9:20am and 2:20pm, depending on the date, with a short turnaround time in Guernsey before returning.
Route Director for Jersey at DFDS, Chris Parker, thanked residents for their patience and hopes these extra sailings will give travellers greater choice, supplementing the existing inter-island sailings by other providers such as Brittany Ferries and Islands Unlimited.
He says: "We're excited to be able to launch these eagerly anticipated sailings to Guernsey, providing connectivity for islanders.
"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."
DFDS adds that some existing Jersey-St Malo sailings will be affected by the schedule changes, with passengers on those services being contacted to sort out alternative travel.
Berthing trials for the Tarifa Jet will take place at Guernsey's St Peter Port Harbour on Thursday 12 June.
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