Manche Îles Express Ferries Are Back!

Publish date: 25 Apr 2022

Manche Iles Express is proud to announce the restart of its service for the season 2022 after being on hold for two years due to the pandemic. Both its vessels the Victor Hugo (236 seats) and the Granville (245 seats) will provide regular services from the end of April to the end of September 2022.

Bookings are now open and ferry schedules can be seen online: www.manche-iles.com/en/

And with the restart of the service, some changes are to be noted:

  • a new company (DNO) was created, in 2021, to operate the Manche îles Express lines,
  • arrival and departure will now be at the Elizabeth Terminal instead of the Albert Pier!

This 2022 season will also bring a new challenge, the effects of the passport requirement for passengers.

Some adjustments were made with revised planning to anticipate a drop in the passengers from France (a survey from the company showed that about 40 to 50% of the continental cliental using the service don’t have a passport) but the company hopes to increase its service in the future.

Manche Iles Express operates a Normandy – Channel Islands and inter-island ferry connection since 2005. Since 2014, the French shipping company Manche Iles Express has been operating a regular ferry service between Jersey and Guernsey with the vessel to cover the day trippers market from April to September.

NOTE TO MEDIA:

Jersey media are invited to a press conference:

Thursday 28 April 2022, at Elizabeth Terminal (St Helier Harbour) at 9.15am DNO, which operates the Manche îles Express Service, will present its planning for 2022 as well as its new setup within the Elizabeth Terminal.

PRESS CONTACT:

Olivier Normand, Sales Director

+33 (0)7 57 87 52 18

[email protected]

Latest news

28 May 2026

Jersey Island Geopark launches new series of Geowalks

The aspiring Jersey Island Geopark has unveiled a new programme of guided Geowalks, inviting Islanders and visitors to explore Jersey’s extraordinary story through a series of immersive coastal and countryside experiences.
22 May 2026

Petit Port Café Opens for Summer with New Menu

The Petit Port Café, a cocktail and dining retreat at the four-star St Brelade’s Bay Hotel, Health Club & Spa, is making its 2026 return with the launch of a new lunch and dinner menu.
20 May 2026

Supertri Returns to Jersey for All-Star Showdown

Supertri is delighted to announce that its world-class triathletes will return to Jersey for its Pro Series Final in September, competing for a staggering $800,000 prize purse.
11 May 2026

Seymour Hotels Presents £21,125 to Dementia Jersey Following Year of Fundraising

Seymour Hotels has presented a cheque for £21,125 to Dementia Jersey following a successful year of fundraising activities across the Group.
07 May 2026

Jersey War Tunnels Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Jersey War Tunnels has once again been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year the attraction has received the accolade.
01 May 2026

DFDS Boosts Summer Travel with Longer Day Trips and Expanded Fleet

DFDS has announced a series of service updates and timetable improvements as it prepares for the busy summer period, alongside the return of key vessels to operation.
01 May 2026

Major milestone in Jersey Zoo history as new state of the art gorilla house officially opened

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened a state-of-the-art, gorilla house at Jersey Zoo, transforming the care offered for its four Critically Endangered gorillas.
10 Apr 2026

Walk in the Park returns with a closer look at… The very nature of this Island.

This May, Walk in the Park goes beyond the postcard view, asking what has made Jersey what it is, and how it is responding to a changing world.
10 Apr 2026

Loganair launches new direct service to Bordeaux for summer 2026

Loganair is set to further enhance Jersey’s connectivity to mainland Europe with the introduction of a new direct route to Bordeaux, launching in June.
19 Feb 2026

Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark appoint Engagement and Education Officer

New appointment aims to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status for Jersey, while fostering public understanding of the island's landscapes, biodiversity, and cultural history
19 Feb 2026

Loganair strengthens Jersey connectivity with four new direct routes including Paris

The UK’s leading regional airline has launched direct routes to Norwich, East Midlands, Dublin and Paris
18 Feb 2026

Banijay Rights Takes Bergerac Stateside

PBS Distribution acquires re-imagining of iconic Jersey-based detective drama ahead of The London TV Screenings 2026