Ponte Ferries has said that it is today kick-starting its service between Malta and Sicily, offering ”exceptional” introductory prices for a one-month.

In a statement on Thursday, the company said that ticket sales for its fast ferry, catamaran service to the port of Augusta open today after Ponte Ferries received a ”temporary permit” from the Italian authorities.

The company had been due to start its operations on the 6th of August, however it claimed that it was ”prevented from doing so due to last minute contestations by a competing operator on the use of berthing quays in Augusta.”

Ponte Ferries said that during this month of operations, a return trip for a driver and private vehicle will cost under €100, while any accompanying adults can travel one way at €9.99. Children aged 13 and under, as well as pets travel for free, while cyclists can take up their bicycle at no extra charge.

The company added that it is also offering special rates for light cargo throughout this month.

It said that these offers come at a time when people can capitalise on the slashed prices for Black Friday in neighbouring Sicily, as well as secure deals on designer brands from the popular Sicilia Outlet Village and other shopping malls, which are conveniently located a short drive away from the port of Augusta.

”The much-anticipated service between Wine Wharf quay in Valletta and Augusta will initially operate five trips a week, and the itinerary allows for flexible and late departure times to enable passengers to bridge public holidays,” the company said.

“We’re very appreciative of our clients’ patience and understanding during the past weeks and thank all the parties involved for their continuous support and cooperation to give Ponte Ferries the green light to set sail,” a company spokesman said.

For more information and schedule details visit www.ponteferries.com, call on 2799 8989, or send an e-mail to reservations@ponteferries.com

Ponte Ferries is a joint venture between Magro Brothers Investments Ltd and Merill Invest Ltd, owned by entrepreneurs brothers Michael and Julian Zammit Tabona, and businessmen Mario Muscat and Fabio Muscat.

Magro Brothers, which is from Gozo, had been previously involved in the the maritime industry, said that it is now looking to re-enter the market through this investment, while the Zammit Tabona brothers said that they have more than four decades’ experience; having been active in this field through their holdings in Captain Morgan Cruises; iSeeMalta’s hop-on, hop-off concept; and the ferry transport service connecting Sliema, Valletta and The Three Cities.

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