Condor Ferries’ new vessel has arrived in Poole to begin mooring trials before it comes into service later this summer.
Catamaran Condor Voyager, formerly Brittany Ferries ship Normandie Express, will operate from the UK port as part of Condor Ferries’ scheduled routes from the UK to the Channel Islands and France.
The 850-passenger ship, which can also carry up to 250 cars, has already completed sea trials in the Channel Islands.
The ferry firm reported a “surge” in customer interest with Jersey and Guernsey proving “popular staycation destinations”.
Elwyn Dop, operations director, said: “We were delighted to see Condor Voyager arriving in Poole ready to serve passengers destined for Jersey and Guernsey this summer.
“Our team and crew will be busy getting her ready for service to start sailing in June and allow extra car and passenger capacity for the additional interest we have had in customers wishing to visit the beautiful Channel Islands.
“With the rise in staycations and ferry travel, we are certain Condor Voyager will be enjoyed by many people who want to take a stress-free holiday, with no testing and quarantine, onboard a spacious vessel with an outer deck that allows passengers to enjoy the fresh sea air.”
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