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Channel Island Holidays with Condor Ferries

Ferries to Jersey and ferries to Guernsey offer a fast and great value way to get to your destination. Ferry travel also gives you complete freedom. You can take your own car, or board on foot and pick up a hire car when you get there. Taking your car gives you the opportunity to really explore, you can visit the beaches, enjoy the heritage sites, sample the best restaurants and even do a spot of shopping!!

Ferries to the Jersey and ferries to Guernsey are operated by Condor Ferries. Channel Islands Direct work closely with Condor Ferries to ensure we can always give you the best offers and prices available to you at the time of booking.

Enjoy the journey in your own guaranteed ‘airline-style' seat, and maybe stretch your legs and take a leisurely stroll on deck. You can also take advantage of the onboard duty-free sales. The fast ferry speeds to the Islands at 40 miles per hour using the latest ‘ride-control' technology.

  • Great value
  • Bring your own car
  • Onboard duty-free shop
  • Up to 3 sailings a day from Poole or Weymouth

Additional onboard facilities


Club class service (fast ferry)
For an extra special journey, travel Club class, where you can sit comfortably and enjoy steward service, with newspapers and beverages at £18 extra per adult each way.

Reclining seats
For extra comfort while you travel, reclining seats on the fast ferry, £4.95 extra per adult each way. Reclining seats on the traditional ferry, £6.95 extra per adult each way.

Four-berth en-suite cabin
Onboard the traditional ferry from Portsmouth, £69 (night) extra per cabin each way and £35 (day) (2 passengers sharing).

Journey times


Traditional ferry
Portsmouth to Guernsey 6hrs, 30 mins
Portsmouth to Jersey 10hrs, 30 mins

Fast ferry
Poole to Guernsey 2hrs, 30 mins
Poole to Jersey 3hrs, 45 mins
Weymouth to Guernsey 2hrs, 15 mins
Weymouth to Jersey 3hrs, 35 mins
Sailing times are subject to tidal amendments.

Explore the islands

Special offers

  • La Villette Summer Offer

    La Villette Summer Offer

    4 nts, 3 star La Villette (BB)
    FREE night included
    01 - 30 Jun 08
    From only £215
  • St Pierre Park Summer Offer

    St Pierre Park Summer Offer

    3 nts, 4 star St Pierre Park (BB)
    Short break
    01 Jul - 31 Aug 08
    From only £289

  • Hotel de France Summer Offer

    Hotel de France Summer Offer

    3 nts, 4 star Hotel De France (BB)
    Luxury break
    10 Jun - 31 July 08
    From only £289
  • Grand Summer Offer

    Grand Summer Offer

    3 nts, 4 star Grand (BB)
    Luxury break
    13 Jul - 30 Sep 08
    From only £345
  • Ambassadeur Summer Offer

    Ambassadeur Summer Offer

    7 nts, 3 star Ambassadeur (HB)
    Reduced rates
    01 - 31 Jul 08
    From only £345