Guernsey - Further Information on Jersey and the Ferry Services on offer

A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination. Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful beaches, Guernsey has it all.

St Peter Port, the island’s capital, is a bustling harbour town, a tapestry of architectural styles that tell the story of the region’s changing fortunes. Here bistros, restaurants and boutiques jostle for your attention, while in the harbour ferries are readied to take you to the sister islands.

Ask anyone who’s been to Guernsey it is a special place, a thriving community that welcomes its visitors with open arms and leaves a lasting impression on all who set foot on her soil.

St. Peter Port

Guernsey’s capital has been a busy entrepôt since Roman times. Her deep, safe anchorage and relative remoteness from France made St Peter Port the Channel Islands’ premier port, graced by the wealth of ship builders, privateers and merchant adventurers. Georgian and Regency styles were enriched by an influx of French emigrés, including Victor Hugo, whose influences included Parisian-style urinoirs. Today the town is a captivating blend of styles, framed by a tumble of terraces and tiered gardens and criss-crossed by worn steps and hidden alleys.

Shopping in St Peter Port is an unmissable experience. Electronic and photographic equipment, jewelry and perfume are all good, low duty buys, along with wines, spirits and tobacco and of course the famous Guernsey jumper. Small boutiques offer exclusive clothes, shoes and leather goods, whilst the Old Quarter is the place to find antiques. But take time to just look around you. After all, this is the Channel Islands’ most beautiful town.

Guernsey Routes Weymouth-Guernsey-Jersey (year round service normally operated by Condor Express) Poole-Guernsey-Jersey (seasonal service normally operated by Condor Express) Portsmouth-Guernsey-Jersey (Commodore Clipper, Commodore Goodwill. The Goodwills service is extended to St Malo at the weekends) Jersey and Guernsey - St Malo (Condor 10)

Condor Ferries

Condor Ferries offer fast and conventional ferry services connecting the channel islands of Jersey and Guernsey with England and France
Condor Ferries UK departures ports are conveniently located in Poole and Portsmouth and Weymouth and offer services to St Peter Port in Guernsey, St Helier in Jersey, St Malo in Brittany and Cherbourg in Normandy

On board you’ll find all the facilities expected of a modern day ferry company such as restaurants and bars, a play area, a Bureau de Change and a onboard shopping store. Condor Ferries also also offers pre-bookable seating.

Condor Ferries Fleet

Condor Ferries current fleet consists of four ships - The Condor Express and Condor Vitesse (fast car ferries), The Commodore Clipper (all weather conventional ferry) and the Condor 10 (a fast car ferry).

HSC Condor Express

Condor Express was built in 1996 at the Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia for use by Condor Ferries then joint owned by Commodore Shipping of Guernsey and Holyman. Condor Express was the first of a series of four 86m catamarans.

HSC Condor Vitesse

The HSC Condor Vitesse is a 86m fast catamaran ferry operated by Condor Ferries. Condor Vitesse was built in 1997 at the Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia as Incat 044 but was not ordered by any ferry company. In March 1998 Condor Ferries announced they would charter the Incat 044 and rename her Condor Vitesse for the new service.

HSC Condor 10

The HSC Condor 10 is a 74m fast catamaran ferry operated by Condor Ferries. Condor 10 was built in 1992 at the Incat Yards in Tasmania, Australia as Condor Ten but was renamed Condor 10 shortly after.

Commodore Clipper

Built in 1999 this is Condor's only standard Roro ferry.

HD Ferries *HD Ferries have ceased operation and have no plans to offer services this year.

HD Ferries was established in January 2007 following the cessation of Emeraude Lines in November 2005. Earlier, Condor Ferries and Emeraude Lines were the only two services operating in the region. The States of Jersey, States of Guernsey and Regional Council of Brittany required an additional ferry service to meet the demand for passenger and freight travel between the Channel Islands and France.

HD Ferries was established in January 2007 following the cessation of Emeraude Lines in November 2005. Earlier, Condor Ferries and Emeraude Lines were the only two services operating in the region. The States of Jersey, States of Guernsey and Regional Council of Brittany required an additional ferry service to meet the demand for passenger and freight travel between the Channel Islands and France.

HD Ferries Fleet

HD1

HD1 was built in 1998, making it the newest fast ferry serving the Channel Islands. It has a top speed of 47 knots, which makes it the fastest ferry serving the Channel Islands with an average crossing time of just 1 hour. The Catamaran can carry up to 100 cars, or a mixture of 70 cars and 10 freight vehicles, it has a large garage height of 3.1 metres as well as an open deck area, allowing it to accommodate large vans and 8 metre freight vehicles. HD1 can carry up to 400 passengers in its spacious and comfortable lounge seats.
Facilities include a fully licensed bar and cafeteria onboard as well as a well stocked shop offering a wide range of duty free goods.

HD Guernsey Routes

Guernsey-Jersey
2 Crossings Per Week 1hr Sailing Time

Guernsey-St Malo
2 Crossings Per Week 2hrs 30min Sailing Time

Cherbourg-Guernsey
2 Crossings Per Week 1hr 45min Sailing Time