Press Release - Salty Blonde - 06.06.22

Alderney ferry service temporarily suspended

The Salty Blonde ferry service between Alderney and Guernsey has been suspended following a mechanical problem with one of the vessels engines. It is possible it may take several weeks to repair as parts are being sourced from overseas.

The operators of the service are seeking to source alternate vessels while the service is offline and are contacting all affected customers to inform them of the travel difficulties and how alternative transport can be obtained.

Tracey Farquhar-Beck, Group Director at The Salty Blonde Ltd, said:

"With great sadness, we have to suspend the scheduled ferry service for the next few weeks. We are endeavouring to resolve this as speedily as possible and cannot apologise enough for any disruption caused. We are in the process of making contact with all passengers booked. If you have a booking and have not heard from us within the next few days, please email office@thesaltyblonde.gg."

Annie Burgess, Chair of Alderney's Economic Development Committee, added:

"We are in regular contact with the operators of the Salty Blonde ferry service and we are appreciative of their efforts and endeavours to provide alternative means of transport, and wish to reassure islanders that we are fully supportive of the Salty Blonde management team".