Two new vessels for the GozoFast Ferry arrived in Grand Harbour from Singapore yesterday. The company said that these “safe, modern, comfortable, clean eco-friendly, state-of-the-art and very fast vessels, are targeting the requirements of people commuting between these islands and visiting tourists.”

The 40-metre, which come at an investment of €10 million, arrived last night on a 148-metre cargo ship and are being offloaded into the sea this morning, the company said.

The new ferry service is due to be launched in June that will operate between Gozo (Mgarr Harbour) and Malta (Grand Harbour, Valletta).

Built in 2018, the seacraft – named Your Faith and Your Wisdom – come equipped with the latest environmental technology, advanced navigation capabilities, and can carry 300 passengers during each 45-minute trip.

“We have gone through great lengths to invest in quality, and our clients and the environment were foremost in our mind. In the coming days, we will be announcing our ferry schedules – once these are cleared by the authorities together with a price mechanism that will be very competitive and attainable by all,” a company spokesman said.

The company, backed by Bianchi Group and Merill Investments, said the two sister vessels, provided passenger safety equipment, a VIP section, wheelchair access, and enabled users to board with their bicycles.

The company during its launch last month highlighted that, “the importance of this route and because `Your Time Matters,’ means that GozoFast Ferry will operate a robust schedule with an hourly service at its peak.”

The vessels, designed by world famous Australian company Incat Crowther, come equipped with a fully integrated bar to serve cold and warm products and feature onboard entertainment. Free, on-board WiFi service is available throughout the voyage.

The company went on to explain that “trips will take less than 45 minutes and will operate from early morning till late at night, starting with a schedule that we believe addresses the current needs of commuters and visitors.”

GozoFast Ferry, also said that in partnership with Malta Public Transport, the company said that it will be offering the public a “fast shuttle bus service between the ferry landing point in Mgarr to Victoria in Gozo and between the landing point in Grand Harbour to Malta International Airport, MCAST in Paola, Junior College, University of Malta and Mater Dei Hospital and the current Valletta Ferry Services provided by its subsidiary company – Marsamxetto Steamferry Services.”

“Passengers will be able to travel with flexibility and efficiency, in a timely manner also by now making the most of other mobility services so readily available such as cabs, car/ bike sharing options and free access to the Upper Barrakka using the scenic lift,”

“We have made a very significant investment to offer an effortless experience with full technological integration with the “tallinja” payment system and bus services,” it said.

This includes an APP in which tickets can be booked in advance, together with a Tap-and-Go option at boarding. Complimentary WIFI will also be available to passengers on board the vessels.

Timetable and fare prices are still being finalised, the company said.

Virtu Ferries also announced last month that it would be launching a fast ferry service between the two islands.

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