Monday, August 23, 2010

Discovery Sun to suspend GB ferry services


By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter


FREEPORT - The Discovery Sun will suspend ferry services to Grand Bahama on September 8 - 15 when the vessel will be on dry dock.

Discovery Cruise Line announced that the vessel will return to service on September 16 with a new departure and arrival schedule.

According to a press release issued by VIP Services Ltd, the vessel will make its last sail from Freeport to Port Everglades on Tuesday, September 7.

When service is resumed from Port Everglades to Freeport on Thursday, September 16, the new departure time will be at 9.30am, with terminal door closure at 8am. The ship will arrive in Freeport at 1.30pm.

Departure from Freeport will be at 5.15pm and the terminal door closes at 4pm sharp. Arrival at Port Everglades is at 10.30pm.

Discovery Cruise Line wants to remind the public that the luggage policy will be in full effect with conventional luggage weight not to exceed 70 pounds.

Full details can be obtained at all travel agencies. Larger size shipments can be accommodated at Discovery Express.

Discovery Cruise Line wishes to apologise for any inconvenience that this temporary break in schedule may cause and thanked the public for its continued support.