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BBC News
11-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
DFDS to trial a weekly inter-Channel Islands ferry service
Jersey's ferry operator DFDS is set to trial a weekly inter-island ferry service to additional ferry service between the islands is due to launch on 16 June and run every Monday until the end of two island's governments have clashed over inter-island services after choosing different ferry operators, reducing the travel links between Guernsey and Deputy Neil Inder said the additional crossing alongside services by Britanny Ferries and Islands Unlimited would offer more choice and flexibility for islanders. 'Eagerly anticipated' A weekly inter-island service is already being run by Guernsey's chosen ferry operator, Brittany 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.
ITV News
11-06-2025
- Business
- ITV News
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.
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Guernsey hotels 'hopeful' as inter-island ferry launches
Hoteliers in Guernsey said they were feeling "hopeful" that the new Islands Unlimited ferry service would increase visitor numbers from Jersey, as figures showed passenger movements from the largest Channel Island were down half in 2025 compared to Murray, CEO at Islands Unlimited, said he was feeling "nervous and excited" ahead of the were being told to use the service, which would offer multiple daily services between Guernsey and Jersey, or lose service was scheduled to make its maiden voyage from Guernsey at 07:00 BST on Thursday, six days later than scheduled. Andrew Chantrell, general manager at the Old Government House Hotel, said the service was a "great opportunity"."Hopefully, we'll see a similar number [of visitors from Jersey than has been seen from France] because that link to Jersey is really important to us" he said."It's not just the Jersey market coming to Guernsey, but we also saw in the past the twin centre breaks."Particularly from the European market using that link between the two islands to come over to Guernsey for a few nights, go back to Jersey and fly home from there." The latest figures from Visit Guernsey showed passenger movements from Jersey were down by half between January and April 2025, compared to the same period in Walker, director of the Little Big Hotel Group and Vice President of the Tourism Management Board, said the Jersey market was "huge" for the bailiwick."I do wonder to a degree whether it's been ignored. If you consider in 2024, 67,000 in terms of passenger numbers between Guernsey and Jersey, so far towards the end of April the numbers are showing about 6,000" she said."So we're 50% down already, we've got to see at least 60,000 movements to match 2024, never mind see a growth in those numbers coming through. "We don't want to be sitting here talking about managed decline, we want to see an increase in these tours and numbers increasing going forward." Flights 'expensive' While hoteliers in the island claimed the number of people, especially from France, staying overnight had increased, Karel Harris, director of the Sarnia Hotel Group, said the number of people staying overnight from Jersey had 'disappeared'."It's a shame really because we used to have so many more staying visitors from Jersey but over the years the connectivity with the flights has become so expensive, so let's hope we see an increase again."Mr Murray, from Islands Unlimited, said the company was in touch with tourism and hospitality sectors in both islands."I think there is a market for everyone. We want to try and make it accessible and also meet the strategic obligations that the islands want in terms of growing their visitor economy.""There's a great opportunity and we just need to make sure that people are using it, if it is not sustainable then it's obviously not something that will be able to continue in the future."
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Start of new inter-island Channel Islands ferry service postponed
A new inter-island ferry service which had been due to start on Friday morning has been postponed.A spokesperson for the ferry operator Islands Unlimited said it had "no choice but to delay" after it had "experienced delays to our operational readiness".Difficulties trialling the vessel this week had meant it had not been able to complete "operational preparations" in time for Friday, the company said. The spokesperson said the 316-passenger, high-speed catamaran San Pawl would begin its daily inter-island foot passenger service between Guernsey and Jersey on 5 June. 'Deep regret' It's statement said: "Regrettably, due to the weather earlier this week, we have only been able to trial the ship in Jersey today and had hoped that all of our operational preparations would have been completed in time for tomorrow. "Unfortunately, this is not the case and we have to delay our commencement date."The company said the delays "had impacted our ability to complete our obligations as required by the relevant authorities". It added: "We deeply regret to find ourselves in this situation and for the inconvenience this may cause."All customers affected were being contacted by email, the company said.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ferry for new inter-island service en route
A ferry which will be used for a new inter-island service between Guernsey and Jersey is due to arrive in the Channel Islands on Saturday. The high-speed catamaran San Pawl, which can carry 316 passengers, has been under maintenance in Malta but left after being loaded on to a cargo ship on 10 May. Eemslift Hendrika, the ship carrying San Pawl, is due to arrive in St Peter Port on 17 May. Ferry firm Islands Unlimited is set to offer a daily inter-island foot passenger service using San Pawl from 30 May. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to New island ferry service 'on track' for May launch Fourth firm offers Channel Islands ferry service Plans put forward for inter-island ferry services Islands Unlimited
