French cross-channel ferry operator LD Lines is to introduce a new direct Irish Republic-France service between Rosslare and Cherbourg from 19 September 2009, replacing the company’s existing Rosslare-Le Havre service which started in November 2008.
By moving the French port in the service to Cherbourg LD Lines will be able to offer an increased service frequency, due to shorter crossing times. The move is also being made to capitalise on the greater capacity available particularly for freight traffic via the port of Cherbourg, which is already a popular destination with the tourist market travelling directly from Southern Ireland.
LD Lines’ 800 passenger, 200 car and up to 120 freight vehicle capacity Norman Voyager will be moved from her existing Portsmouth-Le Havre run to operate the new service, providing six return sailings each week, with a crossing time of 17 hours, compared to the previous 22 hours from Le Havre.
Replacing Norman Voyager on the Portsmouth-Le Havre run will be the LD Lines/Transmanche Ferries’ Cote d’Albatre.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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