Condor is retained here as a historic ferry brand. Current Guernsey services from Poole, Portsmouth and St Malo are marketed by Brittany Ferries. DFDS operates the main Jersey services from the UK and France; check the selected route and operator.
Condor is retained here as a historic ferry brand. Current Guernsey services from Poole, Portsmouth and St Malo are marketed by Brittany Ferries. DFDS operates the main Jersey services from the UK and France; check the selected route and operator. Official source 1 · Official source 2
Condor Ferries has linked the Channel Islands with mainland Britain and France for decades. Founded in 1964, the company grew from a small inter-island and French service into a network carrying island residents, visitors, cars and freight between Guernsey, Jersey, the south coast of England and Brittany.
The former Condor network combined fast craft and conventional ferries. Check the current Brittany Ferries or DFDS programme for the route you need; vessel names and operating arrangements can change.
For current Guernsey travel, use Brittany Ferries. Jersey’s main UK and France connections are operated by DFDS. The Condor name is retained for historical reference.
Planning note: Channel Islands timetables are strongly seasonal and can also be influenced by tides and operational changes. Treat published frequency figures as a guide and use the live booking result for your actual date.
These are historic Condor corridors. Follow the linked current route guides for the operating company and service details.
Poole is Condor's fast-ferry gateway to Guernsey. The operator currently promotes a crossing from around three hours, with the highest frequencies in the peak travel period.
The conventional Portsmouth service is the longer all-weather alternative, carrying passengers, vehicles and freight. Overnight timings make cabin choice much more important than on a fast-ferry crossing.
St Malo gives Guernsey a direct link to Brittany. Published journey information is around two hours to two hours 35 minutes depending on the sailing and calling pattern.
This schematic summarises the three representative current route groups described above. It is not a complete network map or timetable; the live operator booking result is definitive.
For planning with Condor Ferries, use the map to compare the representative route groups above, including Poole–Guernsey, Portsmouth–Guernsey, St Malo–Guernsey. It is most useful for judging which departure or arrival point best fits the rest of the journey rather than as a substitute for the live timetable.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the current Brittany Ferries sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
Tides, seasonal schedules, vessel availability and weather can change departure times or calling patterns. Verify the exact route shown in the live booking result.
Condor's mainland ports create very different itineraries. Poole suits Dorset and southwest England, Portsmouth is the conventional overnight gateway, and St Malo opens the route into Brittany and western France.
Poole is the main high-speed UK departure point in Condor's current passenger programme. It is convenient for Dorset, the Jurassic Coast and road connections across southern England.
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Portsmouth supports the longer year-round Islander service. Its motorway and rail links make it practical for travellers coming from London, the Midlands and much of southern Britain.
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The ferry terminal sits beside one of Brittany's most distinctive walled cities. St Malo is useful for onward journeys to Rennes, Mont-Saint-Michel, the north Brittany coast and western France.
Explore French ferry destinationsPoole is faster for many leisure trips, while Portsmouth can suit overnight travel, larger vehicles and year-round schedules. St Malo can remove a long drive if your holiday continues into Brittany or western France.
The right accommodation depends heavily on the vessel. Voyager is a fast-ferry experience built around seating and lounge upgrades; Islander and Clipper add private cabins for the longer conventional crossings.
Standard seats are included with the passenger fare on Voyager and are generally unallocated, allowing travellers to choose an available seat after boarding.
Best considered for Shorter high-speed journeys and value-focused travelHorizon Lounge adds selected reclining seating and a calmer dedicated space. Availability and pricing depend on the vessel and crossing.
Best considered for Passengers wanting more comfort without a private roomClub Class provides an upgraded lounge environment with more exclusive seating and onboard benefits on relevant passenger vessels.
Best considered for Couples and travellers valuing a quieter premium spaceConventional ferries can offer two-, three- and four-berth en-suite cabins, with inside, outside and higher-category options depending on the ship.
Best considered for Overnight Portsmouth crossings and families needing privacyCondor Islander and Commodore Clipper offer designated pet cabins. They must be reserved in advance and are subject to strict animal-access rules.
Best considered for Passengers travelling with dogs on conventional sailingsAccessible cabins and suitable seating exist on the conventional vessels, but capacity is limited. Discuss assistance requirements when making the booking.
Best considered for Passengers needing adapted facilities or lift accessDo not assume every Condor sailing has cabins. Check the assigned vessel first: a fast-ferry crossing and an overnight conventional sailing can have completely different accommodation choices.
Facilities vary by vessel, but Condor's passenger services are designed for travellers spending anything from an hour to an overnight journey at sea.
Voyager offers café and bar service, while Islander and Clipper add more substantial restaurant or brasserie facilities for longer journeys.
Standard seating is supplemented by premium choices such as Horizon Lounge and Club Class on relevant vessels.
Wi-Fi is available across the passenger fleet. Condor currently advertises a limited free allowance before paid high-speed packages are offered.
Condor promotes duty-free shopping on board, with alcohol, fragrances, tobacco, gifts and other products. Shipboard payments are cashless.
Conventional vessels list children's areas, while flexible seating and food choices can make longer crossings easier with younger passengers.
Voyager is a high-speed catamaran; Islander and Clipper are conventional ferries. Always check the assigned vessel before relying on a specific facility.
Images in this section are from EUFerry's general ferry-travel library and illustrate facility types; they are not presented as photographs of a particular Condor vessel. Confirm the facilities on the ship assigned to your sailing.
Condor's car-ferry network makes it practical to arrive in the islands with your own vehicle, but vehicle dimensions, pet rules and assistance arrangements need to be correct before check-in.
Condor accepts leisure vehicles on appropriate car-ferry services. Book the correct height and total length, including roof loads, rear carriers and anything being towed.
Foot passengers can take a bicycle free of charge when it is booked in advance, subject to limited space. Motorcycles are carried as vehicles and secured by the crew on the car deck.
Pets must be declared in advance. Domestic travel between the UK and Channel Islands has different rules from international journeys involving France.
Condor asks passengers to explain assistance needs when booking and again at check-in so suitable boarding, vehicle-deck positioning or seating can be arranged.
Condor crossings are straightforward when the right information is entered in advance. The main practical risks are arriving after check-in closes, using the wrong vehicle dimensions, or overlooking the extra requirements for France and pet travel.
Use the correct names, vehicle dimensions and pet details. Add any bicycle or assistance requirement before travel.
Condor asks passengers to complete Advance Passenger Information where required before travel. Recheck the sailing update and departure port.
Port guidance recommends substantially more time than the bare minimum, especially for vehicles, first-time travellers and passengers needing assistance.
Car and other vehicle passengers should be through the check-in booths before the published cut-off. Late arrivals may be refused travel.
Generic guidance is 40 minutes, while Condor's foot-passenger advice gives a longer cut-off for departures from France. Follow the time shown for the booked sailing.
Condor is especially useful when the Channel Islands are the destination rather than merely a stop on a wider European journey. Taking your own car can remove the need for airport transfers and rental vehicles, while a bicycle can be an effective way to explore the compact island road networks.
The biggest planning decision is often not simply the fare, but which mainland port and vessel type best fits the trip. Poole and Voyager can provide a much faster journey, while Portsmouth and Islander offer a more conventional overnight experience with cabins and greater freight resilience.
For France, St Malo is a strong gateway to Brittany. International documentation, pet rules and check-in requirements are more important than on domestic UK–Channel Islands journeys, so compare the complete travel conditions as well as the departure time.
Condor's passenger network links Poole and Portsmouth with the Channel Islands and connects Guernsey and Jersey with St Malo in France. Inter-island Guernsey–Jersey sailings also appear, although the direct Condor schedule is more limited than in some previous years.
Condor currently promotes Poole–Guernsey from around three hours on the high-speed service during the peak travel period. The actual duration depends on the date, sea conditions and whether the sailing has another call.
Poole is mainly associated with high-speed Voyager, while Portsmouth supports the longer conventional Islander service. The Portsmouth crossing is much longer but can offer cabins, more conventional ferry facilities and year-round resilience.
Yes, subject to deck availability and the selected service. Enter the vehicle's full height and length including roof boxes, bicycle carriers and anything being towed. Extra-high or unusually long motorhomes may require booking through Condor rather than online.
Yes. A foot passenger can add a bicycle to the booking without a separate bicycle fare, but spaces are limited and advance reservation is important. Condor asks cyclists to walk the bicycle onboard and follow the crew's storage instructions.
Cabins are available on conventional vessels such as Condor Islander and Commodore Clipper, with inside, outside, superior, pet-friendly and accessible options depending on the ship. High-speed Voyager is primarily a seated ferry with lounge upgrades rather than overnight cabins.
Vehicle check-in generally closes 60 minutes before departure. Foot-passenger check-in is generally 40 minutes, although Condor's guidance for France departures can require longer. Arriving 90 minutes or more ahead is sensible when travelling with a vehicle, needing assistance or using the port for the first time.
Yes, but pets must be booked in advance. Domestic UK–Channel Islands rules differ from international travel involving France. Pet-friendly cabins are available on Islander and Clipper, and pets outside a vehicle or designated cabin are subject to strict access and muzzle requirements.
Yes. Condor advertises Wi-Fi across its passenger ferries, with a limited free allowance and paid high-speed options. Performance at sea can vary with route, weather and network coverage.
Brittany Ferries became Condor's majority shareholder in 2024 and took operational responsibility. Current Condor booking terms still identify Condor Limited as the carrier for ferry travel, so Condor remains relevant as the operator identity for these Channel Islands services.
Check current routes, dates, passenger accommodation and vehicle availability for your journey.
Facility photographs are examples; the vessels shown are identified below. Facilities vary by ship.
250120 1029 MV Glen Sannox loading, Port of Troon ferry terminal.jpg — Dave souza; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:250120_1029_MV_Glen_Sannox_loading,_Port_of_Troon_ferry_terminal.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized for display.
Bikes on MV Coho.jpg — Loneshieling; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bikes_on_MV_Coho.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized for display.
Cabin on MV Hrossey - geograph.org.uk - 7254252.jpg — Oliver Dixon; CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cabin_on_MV_Hrossey_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7254252.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized for display.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (49687542022).jpg — Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA; CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel_(49687542022).jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized for display.
Check-in, Holyhead Ferry Terminal - geograph.org.uk - 7757104.jpg — JThomas; CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Check-in,_Holyhead_Ferry_Terminal_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7757104.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized for display.
Deckchair on ferry.jpg — User:Amada44; CC BY 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deckchair_on_ferry.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0. Resized for display.
MF Ombo (double ended diesel ferry 2021) Finnøysambandet Judaberg-Finnøy-EidesundOmbo Stavanger Norway Passasjer salong passenger lounge utsikt view vindu windows seter IMG 8719.jpg — Wolfmann; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MF_Ombo_(double_ended_diesel_ferry_2021)_Finn%C3%B8ysambandet_Judaberg-Finn%C3%B8y-EidesundOmbo_Stavanger_Norway_Passasjer_salong_passenger_lounge_utsikt_view_vindu_windows_seter_IMG_8719.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Resized for display.
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