The MV Nikolaos arrived back in Mgarr Harbour this morning to rejoin the Gozo Channel fleet as the fourth ferry in service.
The Nikolaos was taken out of service on the 27th of April for two months due to the Covid-19 situation and the reduced flow of traffic.
Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri said in a statement today that 35,000 passengers crossed between the two islands over the weekend, with 14,500 vehicles making the crossing between Friday and Tuesday.
He went on to say that it should be remembered that these figures have been achieved through internal tourism as the airport does not resume its operations until today.
The Minister added that this goes to show that Gozo continues to be the favourite destination for internal tourism.
He expressed his satisfaction on the encouraging number of arrivals for Gozo, which will benefit the Gozitan economy.
He thanked all workers involved in the Gozitan tourism sector as well as the Gozo Channel employees.
Gozo Channel begins operating its new schedule as from tomorrow which will remain in force until the 8th of November.