Channel Islands ferry operator Condor Ferries reported a 14% rise in carryings this summer as the number of sailings was increased over last year.
Condor also reported strong growth in late summer and early autumn bookings across all routes, with car volumes returning to pre-Covid levels.
Total volumes reached 26,874 for the peak travel perish between July 14 and September 3.
The ferry firm carried 19,217 additional car and foot passengers on UK and French services to and from Jersey compared to the same period in 2023, amounting to an increase of 16%.
The number of car and foot passengers travelling to and from Guernsey from the UK and France increased by two per cent or 1,084.
Inter-island carryings we’re up by 75% to 15,369 passengers, compared to 8,766 in 2023.
The figures were partly attributed to an altered summer schedule introduced this year which increased the number of available sailings.
Chief executive Christophe Mathieu said: “The figures are very encouraging and would not have been achievable under the previous timetable which was adjusted at the start of the season.
“This offered improved frequency of sailings from St Malo and Jersey, along with extra capacity from the UK, thanks to Condor Islander’s first summer in service.”
He added: “The success of this summer, coupled with positive indicators for the shoulder months and into next year, offers optimism that 2025 could be a good season for the Channel Islands.
“We will be working closely once again with our industry partners, including the Jersey and Guernsey Hospitality Associations, Visit Jersey, VisitGuernsey, and UK and continental tour operators, to maximise the opportunity.”