St. Peter Port ideas?

It is about 7 to 10 minutes from the port. Please note it is all uphill, so take it easy, no rush. Nice views over the harbour when you are there.

Thank you so much! My husband and I continue to learn toward having no paid excursion on this day.

Thank you so much! My husband and I continue to learn toward having no paid excursion on this day.

If you do not wish to do a paid excursion, I recommend taking the local bus route which drives around the coastline of the island. You do not have to disembark, I think it takes about 90 minutes in total, just nice to sit onboard and take in the views. Should only cost GBP2 each.

The website is http://www.buses.gg however you need to check back again after 5th May when it changes to the summer timetable.

http://www.hctgroup.org/the_hct_group/ct_plus_guernsey/ct_plus_guernsey_news/378/New%20summer%20timetable%20for%20consultation.%20

New summer timetable for consultation.

The Environment Department has today published a Gazette Notice informing the public of the proposed timetable for the forthcoming Summer Scheduled Bus Services due to commence on Monday 5th May 2014. Whilst there is no proposed change to the overall network coverage currently provided, there will be a few changes in how these services are delivered. There are also a few other proposed changes as compared to last summer’s schedules and these are also detailed below:

A much improved Route 91 / 92 Around Island Service which has been facilitated by removing the former Route 111 (which operated last summer every other hour between Pleinmont and the Bridge) and the limited Route 91 Around Island Service (operating just four times per day in a clockwise direction only last summer) and replacing it with an hourly frequency on the Routes 91 and 92, providing a total of 17 Around Island services per day (Monday to Saturday) and 9 on a Sunday [additional services may be operated by CT Plus according to availability and demand];

Continuation of the Route 12 first introduced in October 2013 to provide two buses per hour in each direction between Town, The Bridge, L’Islet, L’Ancresse and Pembroke (Monday to Saturday);

Continuation of the additional Route 61 Services introduced in September 2013 to provide two much needed additional services connecting Route de Felconte, Perelle, Richmond and Le Gele Road at peak (AM) and (PM) commuter and College times;

Continuation of the revised commuter and College timings introduced on various other routes in October 2013 and which now ensure that services at peak (am) times for Town workers and students attending the Colleges run to schedule;

Continuation of the late night Friday / Saturday services on Routes 11, 41 and 42 (now extended to the Airport in the west and L’Ancresse in the north as trialled over the current winter timetable) although the majority of these services will now leave the Terminus at around midnight with a single service from the Terminus to the Bridge operating at 00.46 as opposed to 01.49 last Summer;

A reduction in Saturday early morning services resulting in the loss of the following services on Routes 21 (leaving Halfway at 06.25), 41 (leaving Terminus at 07.30 & 08.30), 42 (07.15, 07.45 & 08.15 services replaced by 07.30 and 08.30 services), 51 (leaving Terminus at 07.30), 61 (leaving L’Eree at 06.58) & 71 (leaving Terminus at 07.00) due to poor demand;

A reduction in weekday and Saturday evening services from the Terminus on the following services - Routes 31 (20.00), 51 (21.00) & 81 (21.00) due to poor demand.

Copies of the proposed new timetables can be viewed here.

The closing date for comments to be sent to the Minister, Environment Department prior to a final decision being taken by the Board as to the services that will actually be operated this Summer is Friday 28th March 2014.

Should anyone require further information on or clarification of any of the proposed changes, they can call the Department’s Passenger Transport Section (Tel: 202228) between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday - Friday. Formal representations regarding the proposed changes can be submitted by e-mail to env@gov.gg or in writing to be delivered to the following address:

The Minister, Environment Department, Sir Charles Frossard House, La Charroterie, St. Peter Port, GUERNSEY GY1 1FH

http://www.visitguernsey.com/-activities-intransit-limited-tours-for-groups

Intransit Limited - Tours for Groups: Intransit runs popular half day island mini-coach tours, which visit the best and most beautiful places in Guernsey. Specialists in tailor-made coach tours, Intransit offer 7, 16, 22, and 35-seat vehicles. With over 20 years experience in operating ground handling, shore excursions, private hire, and group transport, you can journey in comfort and peace with Intransit. Collection from hotels available and each tour ends in the centre of St Peter Port. For further information please contact. Intransit Limited - Tours for Groups

Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 700066 Email: info@intransit.gg Website: http://www.intransit.gg

COACHES: Intransit Limited. Regular half-day guided coach tours visiting the prettiest places in Guernsey. Tours can be tailor made for groups. Telephone: +44 (0)1481 700066 Email: info@intransit.gg Website: http://www.intransit.gg

Island Coachways: Island Coachways specialises in group transport and has over 30 years experience operating on the island. Services include the largest private hire fleet on the Island, ranging from 16 to 43 seater coaches, and private car hire. From May to September, there is a coach tour programme offering tours including a Guernsey Occupation Tour and one based on The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Bespoke tours can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 720210

Email: admin@icw.gg

Website: http://www.islandcoachways.co.uk

Our ship (Ruby Princess) will be anchored so we're scheduled to go ashore by tender. Does anyone have an idea of where the tenders dock? South side of the bay near Castle Coronet? Or north side where the ferry dock is? I'm looking at the harbor in Google Earth.

We have a short day - 2:00 pm departure - so I want to make the best use of our time.

Thanks.

Our ship (Ruby Princess) will be anchored so we're scheduled to go ashore by tender. Does anyone have an idea of where the tenders dock? South side of the bay near Castle Coronet? Or north side where the ferry dock is? I'm looking at the harbor in Google Earth.

 

We have a short day - 2:00 pm departure - so I want to make the best use of our time.

 

Thanks.

The tenders dock on the north side of the harbour, where the ferry dock is.

Have a great day in Guernsey.

Guernseycruiser

The tenders dock on the north side of the harbour, where the ferry dock is.

 

Have a great day in Guernsey.

 

Guernseycruiser

Thanks. I was afraid of that. But according to the measuring tool on Google Earth it's only about a mile to walk around to the castle - so not too bad. We're in pretty good shape.

We'll be in port on Sunday, May 10 from 7-3. We would like to see Victor Hugo's House, the Little Chapel, Castle Cornet and the Underground Hospital. Do you think this is possible with the little time allotted? What would be the best means of transportation? Is it possible to reach all these points of interest on the city bus? Thank you in advance for your help.

We'll be in port on Sunday, May 10 from 7-3. We would like to see Victor Hugo's House, the Little Chapel, Castle Cornet and the Underground Hospital. Do you think this is possible with the little time allotted? What would be the best means of transportation? Is it possible to reach all these points of interest on the city bus? Thank you in advance for your help.

Hi flgirl543

It is possible, however you need to be very organised. As Guernsey is a tender port, it may take a while to actually get on land. Victor Hugo's house and Castle Cornet are both in the main town, walking distance, however will take approx 15/20 mins from the tender dock to Victor Hugo's house, and then a further 10/15 minutes to Castle Cornet. Both the Little Chapel and the Underground Hospital are on the same bus route, the number 71. Please note that Sunday services are reduced from the usual weekday services. You can check on http://www.buses.gg for up to date information. There is no "city bus" as such. You may be thinking of the round the island bus, which is the 91 or 92 (depending upon which direction, clockwise or anticlockwise).

Another option is to hire a car, however please note that the roads in Guernsey are quite narrow if you are not used to using single lane roads all the time. There are some independant tour operators, if there is a group of you, which may work out. Check the local tourist website http://www.visitguernsey.com for more information.

Whatever you choose to do in Guernsey, I hope you enjoy yourselves.

Guernseycruiser

Thank you for your suggestions. I don't think hiring a car is for us, but will look into a group tour or round the island bus. We're pretty organised, so knowing it's doable, we'll explore our options. Thanks again.

We'll be in port on Sunday, May 10 from 7-3. We would like to see Victor Hugo's House, the Little Chapel, Castle Cornet and the Underground Hospital. Do you think this is possible with the little time allotted? What would be the best means of transportation? Is it possible to reach all these points of interest on the city bus? Thank you in advance for your help.

If you have a reservation, it's very possible. Our ship anchors at 8:00 a.m. and so we made reservations for the Hugo House at 11:20 a.m. Not looking forward to the walk up the hill, but we have allowed enough time to do it leisurely. If you don't already have reservations, you can send an email to this address:

hugohouse@cwgsy.net

You pay when you get there, not before.

If you have a reservation, it's very possible. Our ship anchors at 8:00 a.m. and so we made reservations for the Hugo House at 11:20 a.m. Not looking forward to the walk up the hill, but we have allowed enough time to do it leisurely. If you don't already have reservations, you can send an email to this address:

 

hugohouse@cwgsy.net

 

You pay when you get there, not before.

Thank you, I've written to them...

I was just informed (I should have noticed), Hugo House is closed on Sundays. Also, contacted Intransit Tours and was told they are booked by the cruise ships for tours that day and they don't have

other available buses. The round the island bus seems like a good choice to start and end up by visiting the castle. Thanks again for all your suggestions.

We just returned from our cruise, and for those here who love chocolate, be sure to visit Ben Le Prevost, Chocolatier. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from port.

Google "Ben Le Prevost, Chocolatier" to read about him. He is a genius, and his chocolates may just be the best in the world.

From his website: Ben Le Prevost uses "the finest Belgium chocolate in harmony with fresh Guernsey butter and cream. Herbs are picked locally on the day they are used. Spices and aromatics are freshly ground and wherever possible locally sourced ingredients are used to create extraordinary layers of flavour."

Yet, this doesn't begin to describe how amazing the chocolates are. OMG. Just trust me on this one. I don't care how much food you've already eaten on your cruise (or how much you plan to eat), you need this chocolate. No life should pass without having experienced it.

The prices are reasonable. An assortment box of 12 chocolates cost, if memory serves, around 10 pounds. It would be worth it at twice the price.

For those of you who have read some of my other posts, you might know that I also must eat strictly gluten free or get very sick. I'm happy to report that almost all of the chocolates are gluten free -- if you must eat gf, too, just ask which chocolates are safe. I was able to eat them without issue. I want more!

No, this is not a paid endorsement.

We just returned from our cruise, and for those here who love chocolate, be sure to visit Ben Le Prevost, Chocolatier. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from port.

 

Google "Ben Le Prevost, Chocolatier" to read about him. He is a genius, and his chocolates may just be the best in the world.

 

From his website: Ben Le Prevost uses "the finest Belgium chocolate in harmony with fresh Guernsey butter and cream. Herbs are picked locally on the day they are used. Spices and aromatics are freshly ground and wherever possible locally sourced ingredients are used to create extraordinary layers of flavour."

 

Yet, this doesn't begin to describe how amazing the chocolates are. OMG. Just trust me on this one. I don't care how much food you've already eaten on your cruise (or how much you plan to eat), you need this chocolate. No life should pass without having experienced it.

 

The prices are reasonable. An assortment box of 12 chocolates cost, if memory serves, around 10 pounds. It would be worth it at twice the price.

 

For those of you who have read some of my other posts, you might know that I also must eat strictly gluten free or get very sick. I'm happy to report that almost all of the chocolates are gluten free -- if you must eat gf, too, just ask which chocolates are safe. I was able to eat them without issue. I want more!

 

No, this is not a paid endorsement.

Ok you have convinced me

I NEED chocolate

:D

Thanks for the tip on Chocolate. I'm adding that to our itinerary for this port on our British Isles cruise next July. Sounds fabulous, and I do love chocolates plus they would be great to bring home for gifts if I had any will power.

Thanks for the tip on Chocolate. I'm adding that to our itinerary for this port on our British Isles cruise next July. Sounds fabulous, and I do love chocolates plus they would be great to bring home for gifts if I had any will power.

You're most welcome! One mistake we made was to purchase chocolate, open it, and then not be able to finish all of it. Since it was no longer sealed, we needed to give it up -- we gave it to our cabin stewardess, and she loved it, so at least the story has a happy ending.

One of my favorite places is Herm Island! It's not touristy, but a small island that has nice walking trails & a lovely beach. Ferries run from St Peter's Port.

Check this out for more: http://herm.com/getting-here/trident-ferry/default.aspx

You're most welcome! One mistake we made was to purchase chocolate, open it, and then not be able to finish all of it. Since it was no longer sealed, we needed to give it up -- we gave it to our cabin stewardess, and she loved it, so at least the story has a happy ending.

Why would not being sealed be a problem ??

I usually have some zip locks in my suitcase & bubble wrap to pack stuff for the trip home

Ok you have convinced me

I NEED chocolate

:D

Ha!

Yes you do. More than you know, once you've tasted these.

I'm actually almost grateful that he doesn't ship to the U.S. Those chocolates might rule my life if he did.

And here's the thing: While I love chocolate, I try not to indulge in it (or any sweets, for that matter), but this was my holiday, and I gave in to everything. Usually, when I do give in, a chocolate or two (or, truth be told, three or four) and I'm fine.

Not here. If this chocolate were available in the U.S., I'd be injecting it into my veins by now.

Consider yourself warned. :)

Why would not being sealed be a problem ??

I usually have some zip locks in my suitcase & bubble wrap to pack stuff for the trip home

Good question. We are not seasoned cruisers, and I assumed that any food that had been opened would not make it through. I hope I'm wrong! Thank you for your post.

In the meantime, our cabin stewardess deserved the chocolate so much. We finished the boxed chocolates and gifted her with the solid, dark. I have no doubt she is enjoying every bite.

Good question. We are not seasoned cruisers, and I assumed that any food that had been opened would not make it through. I hope I'm wrong! Thank you for your post.

 

In the meantime, our cabin stewardess deserved the chocolate so much. We finished the boxed chocolates and gifted her with the solid, dark. I have no doubt she is enjoying every bite.

I am sure she enjoyed them a nice treat for her

We have brought back bars of chocolate but in my checked bags so maybe not in carry-on

We have a place in Toronto that makes some unusual flavours .EG: pine tree

I am looking forward to trying some in Guernsey next June:D

thanks for sharing

We really enjoyed a guided walking tour that departed from the tourist info office. It departed at ten am, no reservations needed.

We really enjoyed a guided walking tour that departed from the tourist info office. It departed at ten am, no reservations needed.

That's a great tip! How long did the tour last? Was there a limit on how many could attend?

No limit on walking tour size as far as I know,