Kalangala Island gets new ferry

Transportation of goods and cargo to and from Kalangala  has been eased following the commissioning of a second ferry to the Islands.

 

While passengers to and from Ssese Island will travel with ease this Easter season following the commissioning a new Ferry, Earthwise Ferries.

 

Earthwise (MV Amani) a new firm that has been plying the Port-Bell Mwanza route will start a new route to Kalangala from Port-Bell Luzira starting March 6th.

 

The ferry with a seating capacity of 150 passengers will have two routes daily, departing Port-Bell at 8am and docking at Kalangala at 12pm after a three hour journey.

 

 MV Kalangala that has been plying the route departing at Nakiwoogo at 2pm has of late been overwhelmed by the number of passengers, leaving many stranded. 

 

“We decided to come out to help especially during this Easter season following the number of passengers heading to the Island. We shall ply two routes every day. Departing Port bell at 8am and departing Kalangala at 2pm,” said Tonny Ogullei Head of Marketing. At least 500 people travel to Kalangala for business and holiday each day.

 

 Allan Emijeit the operations manager said Earthwise has a seating capacity of 25 passengers for first class and 125 economy.