en.Wedoany.com Reported - Fred. Olsen Express has announced the independent operation of a maritime route connecting the Canary Islands with mainland Spain, calling at the ports of Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Huelva. The company is deploying its newest fleet member, the fully refurbished ferry Buenavista Express, to enhance the passenger travel experience.

This move marks a shift in the company's operating model, signifying an evolution in its service provision on the Spanish mainland. Fred. Olsen Express will now be able to manage the entire service comprehensively, based on its commitment to innovation, quality control over every journey, and support for local employment, including at terminals in the islands and Huelva.

Andrés Marín, General Manager of Fred. Olsen S.A., stated that the company is embracing this new phase with enthusiasm and ambition. Operating independently, with its own vessel and directly managing operations in Huelva, allows the company to better control the service and continuously improve the experience for both passenger and freight customers.

This route is strategically important for the Canary Islands, covering not only passenger transport but also cargo shipments and the supply of goods to the islands. It meets the logistical and travel needs between the archipelago and mainland Spain via the Andalusia region. The company's crew and its experience of over half a century serving the region constitute a unique advantage.

Marín noted that the medium-term goal is to consolidate a highly competitive offering from Huelva, building on aspects already recognized by the market: operational efficiency, service quality, and reliability.

Buenavista Express offers an experience akin to a mini cruise, designed to make the voyage to Huelva more comfortable and safe. The vessel is 172 meters long and can accommodate 944 passengers, 390 cars, and up to 1,850 linear meters of cargo. It has recently undergone a comprehensive interior refurbishment, incorporating spacious areas, work zones, and leisure spaces, featuring a swimming pool with a sun deck, terrace, children's area, video game room, onboard shop, restaurant, buffet, café, sports bar, co-working space, and a pet walking area.

The ship also offers different types of accommodation suitable for various travelers, including solo travelers, groups, families, those with pets, motorists, or campervan users. Options range from premium ergonomic seats, superior sleeper cabins, or external quad cabins, to premium double cabins.

During the summer months through October, the company will additionally charter a RoPax vessel from Baleària, operating on a charter basis to maintain a schedule of four weekly sailings during the summer, serving passengers who have already planned trips on this route.

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