Some 112km from the south coast of Britain but only 40km from the coast of France, the Channel Island of Guernsey is an ideal location for cruise calls. Guernsey’s cruise liner passengers disembark at a dedicated cruise pontoon 600m from the town centre. During a short tender transfer from the liner into St. Peter Port harbour (5-10 minutes) our visitors admire the beautiful panoramic views, which include Guernsey’s sister Islands of Herm and Sark. The moment our cruise line passengers step ashore they are given a warm welcome by a VisitGuernsey representative and are handed a Guernsey booklet that provides passengers with a ‘pocket guide’ to Guernsey.
Set on a hillside watching over the gateway to Guernsey, is St. Peter Port town. The delightful pocket sized capital of Guernsey is a vibrant mix of hustle and bustle with a distinctly continental atmosphere. St. Peter Port town is unquestionably served by one of the most picturesque harbours in Europe. Guernsey has successfully built its cruise ship transit calls with over 80 liners scheduled to call in 2009. The ground handling operators, visitor information bureau and port authority are all committed to the business and have built up a wealth of experience and respect for the cruise liner industry over the years. Many passengers meet coaches to embark on shore excursions that take them beyond St. Peter Port town. Itineraries are tailor made by excursion agents to meet the requirements of cruise liners and the guests that are being entertained.
Alternatively the shops and attractions of St. Peter Port are only five minutes walk from the harbour. Many passengers landing in Guernsey choose to explore the pretty cobbled shopping streets decked with Georgian buildings, rising up behind the harbour. Other liner visitors view one or more of the attractions within walking distance of the landing area.
The CruiseGuernsey team will be pleased to assist with further information and advice on the Islands of Guernsey as a cruise liner destination. This includes guidance on itineraries, handling arrangements, transportation, and assistance with fact sheets as well as promotional materials to educate passengers before arrival at port.
Contacts and further information can be found at www.cruiseguernsey.com For enquiries relating to port services please contact Captain Peter Gill, Harbour Master, email guernsey [dot] harbour [at] gov [dot] gg
