Fred Olsen looks to start new fast ferry routes in the Canaries

Ferry operator Fred Olsen is looking at starting new fast ferry services in the Canaries. The company is looking to operate a new service linking three ports on the island of La Gomera: Valle Gran Rey, Playa Santiago and San Sebestian de La Gomera, with the major tourist island of Tenerife.

Fred Olsen is also looking at operating a new fast ferry service between the island of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, the latter is currently served by a conventional ferry, making he trip in four hours. However, the planned fast ferry would make the trip in around one and a half hours. The port used on Fuerteventura would be Morro Lable on the south coast of the island.

Meanwhile, Fred Olsen’s fast ferry Bonanza Express ran aground last week while on its regular service between La Gomera and the port of Los Christanos. All 175 passenger and crew were safely rescued. Sphere: Related Content