The hot summer weather has boosted P&O Ferries cross-Channel tourist carryings to the highest July level in three years.
The ferry firm carried 161,468 cars between Dover and Calais during the month – up 4.5% on the previous year and the highest July volume since 2015.
Chief executive Janette Bell said: “More people started their summer holiday by taking a P&O ferry across the English Channel in July, with our outstanding on-board offer and the glorious summer weather proving an irresistible combination.
“We have been able to handle these high volumes because of our continuing investment in the Spirit-class of ships which have helped to transform our customers’ experience of cross-Channel travel.
“The Spirit of Britain and Spirit of France are both capable of carrying 2,000 passengers, twice the capacity of a standard ferry, whilst offering first class food, shops and entertainment.”
She added: “It is often said that we are moving to an ‘experience economy’ where memories become the product. Imagine you and your family travelling on one of our ships in the glorious sunshine against the backdrop of the glistening blue sea and you get a sense of what a trip with P&O Ferries has to offer this summer.”