Condor Ferries from Weymouth
Condor Ferries operate a regular, high-speed ferry service between Weymouth and Guernsey, Jersey and St Malo in France
Weymouth to Guernsey
Service operates all year. Crossing time 2 hours 10 minutes
With its scenic harbours, quaint cottages, beautiful countryside and sandy beaches, the island of Guernsey is like a big picture postcard. The island has over 100 miles of coastline with sandy beaches and dunes, secret coves and rock pools, rugged harbours and beautiful cliff walks.
The island's capital, St Peter Port, is a vibrant harbour town with a mixture of well-known high street stores and more individual shops. Many of the retailers in Guernsey offer low duty free prices on a range of items, so big savings can be made on jewellery, photographic and electrical goods.
When it comes to visitor attractions, the Guernsey Aquarium is a popular choice. Its displays include local sea fish and European freshwater fish as well as tropical marine fish, anemones and inverts of various kinds. Another family favourite is the Little Chapel, which is beautifully decorated with seashells, pebbles and colourful pieces of broken china.
With an environment that is conducive to outdoor pursuits, it is not surprising that a range of sporting and other activities are available on Guernsey. These include cycling, horse riding, golf, surfing, windsurfing, diving, angling, sailing, scuba diving and kayaking.
Guernsey offers visitors a good choice of pub food, bistro dining or contemporary cuisine, where Indian, Turkish, Spanish and Italian culinary styles sit comfortably alongside more traditional restaurants. St Peter Port also has a good choice of lively pubs and bars where you can soak up the atmosphere, along with a few cocktails or locally brewed ales.
Weymouth to Jersey
Service operates all year via Guernsey. Crossing time 3 hours 25 minutes
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands boasting spectacular coastal scenery, beautiful countryside, fascinating history, golden beaches, great dining and entertainment, plus sporting facilities that are second to none.
Plemont, situated on the north coast has a reputation as Jersey's most beautiful beach. Plemont is a sheltered sandy cove where the golden sand is covered at high tide, but when the water retreats, pools with sandy bottoms are exposed - ideal for young children to play in. Alternatively, Green Island is a favourite local beach on the east of the island. St Ouens Bay stretches for five miles along the length of Jersey's Atlantic west coast, and is one of the best beaches for surfing in the UK. Jet skiing and cycling are other popular activities.
One of the island's topic visitor attractions is Jersey Zoo, headquarters of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The zoo is set in 31 acres of land with over 190 species of rare and endangered mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Jersey also has two award-winning museums, the Jersey and the Maritime Museums, containing interesting exhibits for both adults and children with a glimpse of Jersey's past and maritime heritage. Jersey's aMaizin! Maze and Adventure Park is a popular attraction with activities for all ages, including go-kart tracks, crazy golf and a maze in the shape of the island.
Jersey has built an international reputation for its cooking styles and range of restaurants. Seafood is the specialty of the island, and is complimented by a wealth of fresh local produce. Around St Helier, St Aubin and St Brelade are a range of simple cafés, family-friendly brasseries, traditional country pubs and gourmet restaurants.
St Helier is the shopping centre of Jersey. The main streets provide an eclectic mix of high street stores, small boutiques and local gift shops. Many of the retailers offer low duty free prices on goods such as jewellery, photographic and electrical goods. Further afield, areas such as St Brelade, St Aubin and Gorey offer a selection of shops and garden centres.
Weymouth to St Malo
Service operates all year. Crossing times from 5 hours 15 minutes (may require a change of vessel in either Guernsey or Jersey)
St Malo in Brittany is famous for its old walled city where you will find beautiful buildings, museums, restaurants, cafés and open markets in a maze of tiny cobbled streets.
St Malo offers a range of art, music and book shops, as well as a choice of hypermarkets and specialist shopping.
The Grand Aquarium is situated a few miles south of the citadel. It houses fish and sea life from around the world in eight different aquariums, including a circular fish tank where visitors can stand in the middle of swirling fish shoals, and an open air touching pool. Cobac Parc is another popular tourist attraction in St Malo. Inside the park's 12 hectares of woodland, the whole family can take part in around 30 different activities, including a water park, mini golf and a merry-go-round. The Chateau de St Malo, to the right of the city’s main gate, houses the Musee de la Ville. This museum has exhibits covering all elements of St Malo's historic past incorporating piracy, colonialism, slave trading and the German Occupation during World War II. Visitors will also enjoy the Cathedral of St Vincent dating back to the 9th century, and the walk along the 12th century city ramparts, which stretch from St Vincent Gate to the St Thomas Gate and provide fantastic views of the old town's houses, the bay and the islets at the mouth of the Rance estuary.
As you'd expect, St Malo has an abundance of good places to eat to suit all tastes and budgets. Local specialties include fresh lobsters and Cancale oysters, as well as other classic French fare such as crêpes and moules. Some of the most popular restaurants and cafés are situated in a long line inside the city ramparts between Porte St-Vincent and the Grande Porte.
Facilities at Weymouth's Condor Ferry Terminal
- cafe in the main car terminal
- payphones within the terminal building
- porters to assist disabled passengers
- car parks nearby
- cash point located in Weymouth town centre, a five-minute walk away
Contact Details
Address: Condor Ferries Weymouth Terminal, The Quay, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8DX
Tel: 01305 763003