Ferries to France and the Channel Islands
Condor Ferries are of course the only cross channel ferry operator to offer real duty free savings onboard all of their ferries, so don't forget to stock up on fragrances, spirits, tobacco and cigarettes, wines and beers, cosmetics, confectionery and electronic goods amongst other things.
When you book a ticket to Travel with Condor Ferries you will be given a choice of seating options. Guaranteed seating can be pre-booked on all our sailings with the option to upgrade to reclining or Club Class seat.
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You can book Ferries from Weymouth, Poole and Portsmouth to Guernsey, Jersey, St.Malo and Cherbourg with the ferry operator Condor Ferries. Condor Ferries offer all year round sailings from Weymouth to Jersey and Guernsey, which eventually connects to St.Malo in France. There are increased departures during the summer months. Departures from Poole to Guernsey and Jersey are seasonal running usually from April to October and from Poole to St Malo between May to September.
Condor Ferries Fleet
The Condor Ferries Fleet consists of four vessels: The Condor Express and Condor Vitesse - both state-of-the-art fast car ferries, The Commodore Clipper - an all-weather conventional ferry and the Condor 10 – a fast car ferry.
These 2 state-of-the-art fast car ferries operate between the Channel Islands, the UK and France, with space for 750 passengers and 185 cars. A computerised ride-control system offers the smoothest possible journey along with many other features and facilities.
Onboard Facilities
Spacious air-conditioned passenger lounges
Guaranteed seat for everyone
Reclining seat option
Caféteria serving delicious hot meals and snacks
Duty-free shop - for all the essential bargains!
Upper deck bar and shop
Club Class Lounge
Children's TV room
This fast car ferry operates a service between the Channel Islands and St. Malo. The service offers another option for both UK and Channel Islands residents taking their cars to St. Malo, providing them with an opportunity to be flexible with their travel arrangements.
Onboard Facilities
Spacious air-conditioned passenger lounges
Club Class
Café
Bar
Duty Free Shop
A purpose-built conventional ferry designed for a year round, all-weather service. This well-equipped ship operates daily between Portsmouth and the Islands and has space for 300 passengers and over 100 cars.
Onboard Facilities
En suite cabins
Reclining Seats
Brasserie
Lounge Bar
Duty Free Shop
Children’s Area
Condor History
Condor Ferries established the first high speed car ferry service to the Channel Islands from Weymouth in 1993 using the 74m Incat catamaran Condor 10. In the winter of 1993/1994 Condor's parent company, Commodore Shipping took over British Channel Island Ferries (BCIF) which operated conventional ferry services to the Channel Islands from Poole. Upon taking over BCIF Condor moved all passenger services to Weymouth and the BCIF freight service was transferred to Commodore Shipping. The BCIF vessel Havelet ran a conventional ferry service from Weymouth from 1994 alongside the Condor 10.
The 1994 season was the Condor 10's last on the Weymouth-Channel Island route, as she was replaced in March 1995 by the larger 78m Incat Condor 11 but her introduction was delayed when the vessel grounded during the sea trials off Tasmania. Condor 11 was travelling at 36 knots and under the command of Incat managing Director Robert Clifford when she struck Black Jack Reef some 12 miles off Hobart on 9 October 1994.Between March and May 1995 the Weymouth service was operated by the chartered Seacat Isle of Man. The Condor 11 finally entered service on the 18 May 1995, she was used for one season on the route before being redeployed to Cat-Link in Denmark. |
