Ferry Time blog » co operative http://ferrytime.co.uk/blog UK Ferry routes, Fast Ferries, Catermaran, Car Ferry, Passenger Hydrofoil Hovercraft etc Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:06:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Fastnet Line new Cork Swansea ferry service http://ferrytime.co.uk/blog/fastnet-line-new-cork-swansea-ferry-service/ http://ferrytime.co.uk/blog/fastnet-line-new-cork-swansea-ferry-service/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:20:06 +0000 ferry http://ferrytime.co.uk/blog/fastnet-line-new-cork-swansea-ferry-service/ INTRODUCING A NEW UK – IRELAND FERRY SERVICE!

the new Cork-Swansea Ferry

Over the coming months  the Julia prepares to sail and you will be the first to know about any great introductory offers.

Some key points about the new Fastnet Line Wales to Ireland ferry service :-

  • The service begins on 1st March 2010 – and is planned to operate year-round – for convenient travel both in and out of season.

  • Saves you 600km (375 miles) driving on a round trip and connects Cork direct to the M4 motorway (with hassle-free access to London, the south-west and the midlands)

  • Sailings between Cork & Swansea planned six nights a week, with additional sailings during peak periods and for special events.

  • Overnight sailings departing at 21.00 & arriving 07.00 next day – so you arrive relaxed and ready to continue your holiday or onward journey.

  • Efficient, straightforward on-line booking system (coming soon) – so you don’t have to spend hours ‘on hold’ waiting for an operator.

  • Over 300 Cabins and ample ‘Pullman’ seating, for a comfortable, relaxing trip

  • Capacity for 1,860 passengers, 440 Cars, 40 Trucks – plenty of room for commercial and leisure travellers alike

  • Extensive selection of Bars, Restaurants, Shopping, Cinema and Kids Area on board – not just a ferry crossing – more of a mini-cruise – your holiday starts the moment you get on-board!

  • Julia is currently docked in Cork City at Horgan’s Quay preparing for initial sailing – if you’re in the area, come and see her from the quayside – she’s impressive!

  • The Julia and Fastnet Line are owned by a co-operative of small investors – we aim to be the most customer-focused ferry service on the Irish Sea.

  • Visit the website for more information, to pre-register, to give us your comments and suggestions or to find out about partnering opportunities for Travel Agents and Group organisers with Fastnet Line

  • Contact
    www.fastnetline.com

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It was hoped a new ship would run the route between Wales and the Irish Republic earlier than 2010 but the co-operative aiming to restart the service says it will not run until early next year now.
The delay has been blamed on the lengthy negotiations to secure the vessel and many travellers already having made alternative arrangements for this year, so it will now set sail for the first time on St David’s Day 2010.

Last month, hundreds of shareholders voted in favour of forming a co-operative to purchase the 340-cabin, 1,400-passenger ferry MS Julia to run the route.

It will operate under The name of Fastnet Line.

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