A new passenger ferry service is set to begin operations between Yarmouth and Lymington next week, it has been announced.
Quay 2 Quay, in conjunction with the Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners and Lymington Harbour Commissioners, will run a foot passenger service across the Western Solent from Thursday (2nd October).
By starting this service between Yarmouth Harbour and Lymington Town Quay, the company intends to offer greater capacity and customer choice across the route, together with an improved overall customer experience. This will be accomplished using a state-of-the-art 15m catamaran passenger boat called ‘KRAKEN’ with both enclosed and open accommodation and capacity for over 100 passengers, together with the provision of onboard refreshments.
Initially, 3 sailings will be offered in each direction every day between Monday and Friday, moving to a full service over the coming months.
Tickets are being advertised at £14 for an adult single, £20 for a 7-day return or £24 for a 3-month period return. Child tickets are half price (aged 5-15), with discounts available for students and seniors.
Magnus Gundersen, Director of Quay 2 Quay. says:
“As someone who lives close to Lymington it became clear to me that there is a real need in the area for an alternative ferry service crossing.
Article continues below this advertisement “This is a very exciting opportunity, we have worked tirelessly on this to get the service right, and it is a real credit to the Commissioners of both Yarmouth and Lymington and all those involved to have achieved what we have in a short space of time.
“We now look forward to the service beginning operations and providing additional passenger choice.”
Richard Quigley MP, Isle of Wight West, says:
“It’s great news that Kraken is finally able to commence passenger sailings. Competition in the cross Solent transport market is very welcome and this offers Islanders even more choice. I wish the operators every success and hope residents of Yarmouth and further afield will support the new service.”
For more information on the service and to book tickets, visit www.quay2quay.co.uk.
Nice that finally launching, however given wightlink is cheaper with my foot multilink and next to the railway at Lymington won’t be switching.
Can’t see this lasting a year.
Great idea, let’s hope it lasts.
It’s great to have a new passenger ferry, however many will need it to be linked to the train station, early mornings and evenings, so people can get to work.
going to lymington quay will be pointless unless you want a day out?
The launch of this service has been long delayed but I had great hopes for it. But the pricing is pretty much on a par with Wightlink but Wightlink offers a much more comprehensive timetable. Sadly, I doubtthis will gain traction unless it can find some a unique selling point. I often meet a friend on the mainland who collects me from Lymington but the timetable on offer with tis service would give us a short day because of the last boat back to the Island. I hope this can be overcome and I wish the operators of this service every success.