The 125-metre-long vessel will carry both freight and passengers from 28 March 2025.

DFDS confirm new vessel for Jersey and Portsmouth route

DFDS has promised to publish timetables next week, however the booking system will not open until January 2025.

DFDS representatives finalise details for Jersey ferry contract 

Isle of Wight ferry. The Red Funnel car ferry, Red Falcon,  leaves East Cowes on the Isle of Wight bound for Southampton.
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Member of parliament calls for ministers to step in to regulate or subsidise cross-Solent ferry services, following meetings at the Department for Transport. 

Calls for government intervention over 'unreliable' Isle of Wight ferries

A Guernsey scrutiny meeting into the island's ferry tender process gave details for Brittany Ferries' financial position and inter-island service plans.

Inter-island ferry travel in Channel Islands to be decided in 2025

Following Jersey's decision to use DFDS Seaways for its sea services, RMT has accused Condor Ferries of exploiting foreign sea workers.

UK's biggest union criticise Condor Ferries' working conditions

The DFDS boss has reiterated their commitment to Jersey, saying: "We intend to deliver all the different elements of the contract to give a service to Jersey."

DFDS boss praises Jersey over ferry decision

Guernsey has signed an agreement with Brittany Ferries to deliver the island's sea services, but there are concerns after Jersey chose DFDS.

Guernsey signs 15-year contract with Brittany Ferries

Jersey government has confirmed DFDS will provide initial operations to Portsmouth, Poole, and St Malo.

DFDS Seaways: what we know so far about a Jersey-only service

DFDS Seaways has been chosen to deliver passenger and freight services for Jersey from 28 March 2025.

DFDS Seaways awarded Jersey-only ferry contract

 Christophe Mathieu says his company is "ready to go" if it is chosen over Danish firm DFDS, to run Jersey's ferry links. 

Brittany Ferries boss says the company is 'ready to go' 

Brittany Ferries has submitted its Jersey-only ferry bid, but says a joined-up approach would be better for islanders of both Bailiwicks.

Brittany Ferries submits new bid for Jersey-only service

DFDS boss Filip Hermann says that he sees no reason why freight prices should increase if they are chosen to run Jersey's ferry service.

DFDS boss says freight prices shouldn't rise for Jersey

Guernsey's new ferry operator Brittany Ferries has published it's 2025 service that offers reduced service between Guernsey and Jersey.

Brittany Ferries publish 2025 summer schedule for Guernsey

Guernsey politicians heard how DFDS's bid would have allowed the company to change sailing schedules, set minimum service requirements, and raise fares.

'Unworkable terms' cited for DFDS ferry bid's disqualification

DFDS Seaways says it can take over Jersey's ferry services 'immediately if required', and Guernsey details why DFDS' original bid failed.

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