Comments on: Jura Passenger Ferry Website

By: AWB

AWB — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:34:47 +0000

You obviously have a point about fare increases, but at least they are providing a reliable service. I was stuck on Jura with young family last year when the car ferry broke down. A pleasant day trip turned into a three day nightmare. When I eventually tracked down someone in the A & B council to write to I was given the brush off, with the excuse that this is one of the risks that you run by going to an island. Judging by the track record of the Eilan Dhiura the only reliable part of the service being offered is the regular breakdowns. Because of that and the spineless council we decided not to visit Islay / Jura this year and went elsewhere on holiday. I plan to try out the passenger ferry over the school holidays, and am looking forward to it because I am confident of getting home again!!!

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:22:04 +0000

Hi Dave, you are so true. I wonder how they can justify the 17% increase. Compared to last year the fuel prices have gone down considerably. You can’t compare this business with Calmac but they increased fares with 3.8%, which is already quite a lot if you ask me. Mind you, as a foot passenger you pay almost 15 pounds for a return ticket from Kennacraig to Islay and a couple of pounds for the Port Askaig to Feolin ferry. No comparison I know but they have to watch what they are doing!!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:18:39 +0000

It’s good news that the passenger ferry is starting next week, but disappointing that the fare has increased by an eye-watering 17% compared with last year. So a day trip to Jura from the mainland will now cost £35. With inflation running at near to zero, this is a hefty increase. I hope I am wrong, but with the recession, and people watching their pennies, this big increase may prove to be a mistake.