Gozo Channel will be suspending its ferry service between noon and 3 p.m. on New Year's Day, the company said in a statement.
This means that the noon, 12.45 p.m. 1.30 p.m. and 2.15 p.m. trips from Mgarr, as well as the 12.45 p.m. 1.30 p.m. 2.15 p.m. and 3 p.m. trips from Cirkewwa will not be operated.
The last trip from Mgarr will be at 11.15 a.m., from Cirkewwa at noon.
The service will resume at 3 p.m. from Mgarr and at 3.45 p.m. from Cirkewwa.
The service is being suspended so that employees on duty would be able to lunch with their families and friends.