Guernsey Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
3 ships from 3 cruise lines
Guernsey cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 5 upcoming sailings on 3 ships from 3 cruise lines visiting Guernsey, calling at 3 places. Cruises visit Guernsey as a port of call and do not start or end here. More British Isles cruises.
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About Guernsey
Guernsey is a compact, hilly Channel Island with a working harbour town, dramatic cliff walks, and a layered history from Neolithic monuments to German WWII bunkers. It is a tender port for many British Isles cruises and a rewarding slow-travel destination for Americans who want history, scenery, and good food without crowds.
Typical routes
- Southampton-based British Isles and Normandy round-trip cruises, usually 7-14 nights, call at St Peter Port for a full day. These itineraries are sold by large contemporary and premium lines (P&O, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Viking) and often pair Guernsey with St Malo, Honfleur, Dublin, and Edinburgh.
- Small-ship Channel Islands and Brittany voyages, often from Portsmouth, Dover, or Bilbao, may include St Peter Port and sometimes Alderney or Sark. These routes favour slower pacing, local guides, and nature experiences.
Ports overview
St Peter Port is the Bailiwick's main cruise hub. Ships typically anchor off the harbour and use tenders because of tidal range and limited berths. Smaller ships may come alongside at the White Rock or St Julian's Pier, and expedition/small-ship itineraries occasionally add Alderney or Sark as scenic stops. Weather and tides are the deciding factors for every call.
Cruise season
Peak cruise season is May through September, with a few shoulder-season calls in April and October. Tender operations are more likely to be disrupted in high winds.
Find your Guernsey sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Guernsey, earliest departure first.
11 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Honfleur
Visits Guernsey. Also visits Portugal, Spain, France
Le Lyrial
9 Days One-Way from Honfleur to Greenock-Glasgow
Visits Guernsey. Also visits France, United Kingdom, Ireland
Le Lyrial
17 Days One-Way from Ponta Delgada to Hamburg
Visits Guernsey. Also visits Portugal, Spain, France
Hanseatic Nature
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8 Days One-Way from Portsmouth UK to Bordeaux
Visits Guernsey. Also visits United Kingdom, France
SeaDream I
15 Days One-Way from Hamburg to Funchal
Visits Guernsey. Also visits Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Hanseatic Nature
Where Guernsey cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 2 ocean 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Guernsey cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Guernsey cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Guernsey?
3 Guernsey places are visited by 3 ships from 3 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Guernsey cruise?
Peak cruise season is May through September, with a few shoulder-season calls in April and October. Tender operations are more likely to be disrupted in high winds.
Sources and further reading
Background on Guernsey draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Visit Guernsey: About Guernsey
- States of Guernsey: Bailiwick of Guernsey facts and figures
- CIA World Factbook: Guernsey
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Guernsey
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 12, 2026
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