Condor Ferries says cancellations are frustrating

The firm said the Commodore Clipper had only just returned to service after maintenance

A ferry company that operates between the Channel Islands and France said recent cancellations have been "extremely frustrating".

Condor Ferries said its Liberation vessel, which was set to dock in Jersey on Sunday, had to turn back to France due to technical problems.

The firm said the boat had only just returned to service after maintenance, and that it was working with the manufacturer to investigate the fault.

Passengers have been put onto alternative sailings from Tuesday due to the service being cancelled on Sunday and Monday.

The Commodore Clipper has replaced the Liberation to operate between Cherbourg, Jersey and Guernsey, whilst "other passengers are being routed to the islands via Portsmouth on Brittany Ferries and utilising our other services over the next few days", it said.

Condor Ferries apologised for the "disruption and inconvenience caused", adding that freight sailings into Jersey and Guernsey would be unaffected.