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A new foot-passenger ferry service connecting Jersey and Guernsey is set to launch in Spring 2024.
In an online statement, Islands Unlimited said it is in the “final stages" of establishing a seasonal ferry service primarily between Guernsey and Jersey.
The foot-passenger service is set to run between April and September next year, initially on a trial basis.
There will also be a small number of planned sailings to Alderney.
The vessel chartered to operate the routes will have a capacity of around 245 passengers.
Focus will be 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.”
They added: "Our Mission is to deliver reliable and safe inter-Channel Island sea links, improving sea connectivity for visitors and islanders, in close co-operation with Visit Guernsey, Visit Jersey, Visit Alderney, the Tourism Management Board as well as UK and European Tour Operators and Travel Agents.
"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.
"The service will be instrumental in increasing visitor numbers, duration of stay and, essentially, visitor spend.”
Tickets will go on sale in January 2024.
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