A NEW foot-passenger ferry service connecting Jersey and Guernsey is scheduled to launch in spring next year.
In an online statement, Islands Unlimited said it was in the “final stages” of establishing a seasonal service, primarily between the two Channel Islands.
It is due to run between April and September, initially on a trial basis. The plan includes a small number of sailings to Alderney as well.
The vessel chartered to operate the routes will have a passenger capacity of about 245.
The company said that it would focus on the day-trip and short-break market, along with providing connections for the two-centre holiday market and island-hopping for tour operators.
A spokesperson for Islands Unlimited said: “We recognise that connectivity between the Channel Islands continues to be a challenge for visitors, Islanders and the tourism trade in general.
“We intend to focus on the day-trip market, along with providing connections for the two-centre holiday market and island-hopping for tour operators.
“This will initially be on a trial basis and, unfortunately, will not be daily during 2024.
“However, there is a strong drive that this service will become more regular.”
The spokesperson added: “Our vision is to become the preferred provider of inter-Channel-Island foot passenger sea travel, connecting the islands with a competitive, reliable and customer-friendly service which in turn will drive growth across the islands and establish greater opportunities to visitors and islanders.”
Tickets are due to go on sale in January, Islands Unlimited said.
