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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 13 JUNE 2021
EYEWITNESS
Wave
runner
The new fast-ferry service to Gozo was
launched just under two weeks ago
and is already revolutionising the way
Maltese people travel.
The service uses terminal facilities in
Gozo's Mgarr harbour and Lascaris
Wharf in Valletta, built following a €5
million investment by the government,
to transport foot passengers between
the islands in under 45 minutes.
Use of the fast ferry could save up to
500 hours per year or two hours every
day for Gozo residents, according to
operators Gozo Fast Ferries and Virtu
Ferries.
The two service providers use
catamarans with a top speed of 32
knots and can seat 300 passengers.
A linked smartphone app provides
seamless booking and a reduced fare.
