Guernsey port location

Can someone point out where the tenders land when in Peter's Port?

I see a few areas but not sure where we would tender to

Thanks

Lyn

They anchor in the Little Russel Channel between Guernsey and Jethou, to the south of Alligande channel (channel from Guernsey to Herm).

They tender into the outer harbour of St Peter Port (I think to the land side of the cross-channel ferry jetty - which on the chart in the link is the jetty inside White Rock Pier).

Anchorage is sheltered, but the entrance to St Peter Port harbour is exposed to strong easterlies as I know to my cost - I have been in Victoria Marina (inner harbour) when there has been a strong surge associated with an easterly gale and it was not comfortable, but the landing point for the tenders is well sheltered by the harbour wall (White Rock Pier).

Having said that, I really wouldn't worry too much about the tendering process. South-westerlies are our prevailing winds and whilst strong Easterlies are a problem, they are also rare, even in winter.

The chartlet in this link shows it more clearly.

http://www.sailingalmanac.com/Almanac/Navigation/russellarge.html

Enjoy the island. Herm and Sark are beautiful to visit and walk around, but on balance, Guernsey is my favourite of all the Channel Islands.

Thanks for the info but I was more interested in where the ships tender's land to plan on walking to town

Would they be close to the Harbour master house or dock masters as noted on the maps in this link

http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg/article/103073/Maps-of-St-Peter-Port-Harbour

We loved Jersey so I am sure Guernsey will be just as nice :D

Thanks for any help

Lyn

I think they come in on the jetty where the passenger terminal us located and normally where the number 1 is shown, but the person to confirm this is GuernseyCruiser.

In terms of walking to town, my wife often passes through Guernsey on route from the UK to St Malo (she normally changes fast ferry and has a two or three hour stop-over) and gets off on the other side of the same jetty. She finds it a pleasant short walk to town where she engages in what the French term a little 'lèches vitrines' and has lunch in Creasey's department store.

Guernsey is very different from Jersey, and IMHO Guernsey is much better. For me Jersey, and in particular St Helier, seems to be much more commercial and impersonal whereas Guernsey (St Peter Port) has, for me, much more the feel of a small market town. Others will almost certainly disagree with my perception.

Thanks for the info but I was more interested in where the ships tender's land to plan on walking to town

 

Would they be close to the Harbour master house or dock masters as noted on the maps in this link

 

http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg/article/103073/Maps-of-St-Peter-Port-Harbour

 

We loved Jersey so I am sure Guernsey will be just as nice :D

 

Thanks for any help

 

Lyn

The tenders dock near to the Harbour Masters office.

If you loved Jersey, you will lover Guernsey even more (I am a little biased though). Any further questions, feel free to post, and I will try to help.

Enjoy your day in Guernsey. We had two ships in today, with some sunny weather.

Guernseycruiser.

I think they come in on the jetty where the passenger terminal us located and normally where the number 1 is shown, but the person to confirm this is GuernseyCruiser.

 

In terms of walking to town, my wife often passes through Guernsey on route from the UK to St Malo (she normally changes fast ferry and has a two or three hour stop-over) and gets off on the other side of the same jetty. She finds it a pleasant short walk to town where she engages in what the French term a little 'lèches vitrines' and has lunch in Creasey's department store.

 

Guernsey is very different from Jersey, and IMHO Guernsey is much better. For me Jersey, and in particular St Helier, seems to be much more commercial and impersonal whereas Guernsey (St Peter Port) has, for me, much more the feel of a small market town. Others will almost certainly disagree with my perception.

That was a bit spooky, you were naming me in a post, as I was posting at the same time. Thank you for your nice comments with regards to our island, quite a few people comment on the commercialisation of Jersey compared to Guernsey.

I certainly do not disagree with your perception :)

Thank you both the info

I am sure we will love the island

FIL was a Jerseyman so we have to love Jersey more it is in DH blood :D

We do not get there till next June but I like to plan ahead

Thanks again

Lyn

You tender right into the main city on the island. It is walkable. We did a wonderful bike tour that covered half the island.

This port exceeded our expectations.

You tender right into the main city on the island. It is walkable. We did a wonderful bike tour that covered half the island.

 

This port exceeded our expectations.

Seeing a US citizen use the North American term 'city' when referring to St Peter Port amused me but, more importantly, it did serve to remind me of a very important piece of information for visitors, which is easily forgotten by those of us who know the island.

If you decide to use the local bus services, and you want to get back to the ship, then don't look for a bus with St Peter Port as its destination. You will have a very long wait.

Buses going to St Peter Port always show 'Town' as their destination.

 

Guernsey is very different from Jersey, and IMHO Guernsey is much better. For me Jersey, and in particular St Helier, seems to be much more commercial and impersonal whereas Guernsey (St Peter Port) has, for me, much more the feel of a small market town. Others will almost certainly disagree with my perception.

Having been to both islands for the first time very recently, I second that. Both places are lovely, but Guernsey wins it for me. I think it's just the fact that Guernsey is smaller and has a much more 'homely' feel. Not much between the two places though. Would go back to either in a heartbeat!:)

Guernsey looked very prosperous and thriving. I know that Guernsey has its own Parliament and had far lower taxes that Britain. We were told Guernsey has a 25% flat tax. No wonder it is prosperous.

Guernsey looked very prosperous and thriving. I know that Guernsey has its own Parliament and had far lower taxes that Britain. We were told Guernsey has a 25% flat tax. No wonder it is prosperous.

Don't wish to "rub it in", however our flat tax rate is only 20%. However the cost of living is quite high, did you have a look in any estate agent windows? A local basic 2 bed apartment will set you back USD 425K at least!!

Don't wish to "rub it in", however our flat tax rate is only 20%. However the cost of living is quite high, did you have a look in any estate agent windows? A local basic 2 bed apartment will set you back USD 425K at least!!

Is it the same as Jersey where you have to have been born there to own property?

I know at one time DH could buy property there (if we could afford it ) because his father was born there but I think they closed that loophole in the past few years

Lyn

Is it the same as Jersey where you have to have been born there to own property?

I know at one time DH could buy property there (if we could afford it ) because his father was born there but I think they closed that loophole in the past few years

 

Lyn

I am not sure of the rules in Jersey, however in Guernsey there are two markets, property is either sold on the local market, or the open market. You can not choose, this is allocated by local government. A property which has been deemed to be allowed to be sold on the open market can be bought by anyone. A local market property can only be bought by a person who is locally qualified, or a person who is living on the island on "licence" which has been granted with their employment.

I am not sure of the rules in Jersey, however in Guernsey there are two markets, property is either sold on the local market, or the open market. You can not choose, this is allocated by local government. A property which has been deemed to be allowed to be sold on the open market can be bought by anyone. A local market property can only be bought by a person who is locally qualified, or a person who is living on the island on "licence" which has been granted with their employment.

Thanks That is interesting information

Lyn

We were there in July and really enjoyed a guided walk departing from the tourist information building. It was a five minute walk from the tender landing and departed at ten o'clock.