Nice one mate, I've always wanted to visit Guernsey. Top tip for when roaming isn't included in your contract, in Google maps download for offline use the area you'll need. GPS still works so you can use maps :)
Did this trip a couple of years ago. The big benefit of the lounge area to me was the power points, after a day exploring and the travel there, the opportunity to charge my phone on the way back was priceless! I was able to upgrade on board at the information point which was very handy. It's also so much quieter as less screaming kids... Loved Guernsey and the bus network - I got on so many buses that one of the drivers recognised by the end of the day 😂
This brings back such happy memories of childhood holidays in Guernsey in the 70s & 80s! It doesn’t seem to have changed too much. The harbour at St Peter Port is one of my favourite views in the world. Thank you 😊
The same for me. We used to spend two weeks in Guernsey every August from the late 70s into the 80s. I've been back quite a few times since those days, either for short trips, and even a couple of times for work. You're right, it's changed very little since the days of those cherished childhood summer holidays!
That brought back memories. I've not been to Guernsey for a few years now but used to visit quite regularly. For anyone going there and wanting a hotel, I'd recommend the St. Pierre Park Hotel. It's not the cheapest but it's great value for money. Wonderful food, Heal Spa, Gardens, choice of restaurants, etc, etc. Also, renting a small car to get around the island is very cheap.
As a Poole resident (1969-76 and 1991-2018) I can confirm the main road (A35) regularly features when there are surveys of the slowest moving traffic flows in the country. As a previous poster says you'd have been better off getting the train. We used Condor years ago to take our kids to Guernsey using one of the offers you mention. Keep up the good work, always enjoy your trips.
Cheers Kevin. I was getting really worried sitting on that bus in the traffic! Monday morning too wasn’t it so yep, i’ll know for next time. Live and learn and all that!
I've only travelled on Condor Express and Vitesse, but I'm pleased to see that Liberation seems to have a decent amount of outside deck space, which is the most important thing on any ferry as I'm sure you'll agree
Been to Guernsey about (100) times now, mainly to visit a close friend, but I have flown many times to the island, more than using Condor. Just a 55 min flight time in a privet prop 4 seat plane (which my friend has) thats from Southampton. Use to get to Guernsey from Weymouth back in the day by Condor Ferries, but that stopped. Love the Island and will be moving there when I win the loto or when I retire, which ever comes first. Many beaches, perfect Golf and friendly locals.
Ray, if your friend ever has a spare seat and help with the costs, let me know! That must be a great way to get to the island 👍 and if you’re retiring there too all I can say is, I’m very jealous!! 😊
that one brought a few memories back I recall leaving from the same departure building with Channel Island ferries back in 1991 for a night crossing to Jersey
Great video. Did the day trip to Guernsey and Jersey many times from Weymouth. Such a shame they moved Condor to Poole. We once went from Weymouth at 5am to Jersey and didnt leave Jersey till after midnight as there was a problem with the ferry. Got back to Weymouth at 6 am the next day.
Amazing vlog as always. There's a row of houses on sandbanks that are valued at over a billion pounds. A family member used to live on sandbanks and he sold his property for just over a million pounds . I've got a friend who lives in Poole and he runs a pub called the red lion in hamworthy and it's worth a visit
Cheers mate, I can well believe those prices. A nice area for sure but is it overhyped? Probably. Well out of my price range but if I had the money, Scottish castle on an island every day of the week 😊👍
I have been to Guernsey several times. Went on the condor from Weymouth once. Best to stay on Guernsey for about a week. I saw a lot more of the island and went over to Sark and Herm.
As a Guernsey resident myself I can comment on a few things. The Horizon lounge in my experience is only worth it if you want plug sockets at the seat. I believe the taped off section is widely used by large groups i.e. school trips etc. The white bunker is the Vivier Bunker. It was built by the Nazis and was used as for fuel Storage. As for the mobile data situation it is equally annoying for us as we have the same issue coming to the UK. The whole situation with transport to and from the islands (via air or sea) is a hot topic of conversation with not great reliability and high prices. Would love to see your take on the government owned airline Aurigny if you did visit Guernsey again
Thanks James, lots of useful information there - much appreciated. I will be back and more than likely with Aurigny as I’ve wanted to try them out for a while and I think I can fly from BHX too. I’ll check out the buses next time 👍
Not sure what date this was but this ferry has had issues with one of its engines, especially when we were on it 27th July. I also used Islander recently which is similar ferry to the Condor Clipper. More modern but I still prefer the clipper to be honest.
@@LetsMakeaTrip Not sure, I know you like lots of deck space but as I was on the overnight I didn't explore that aspect. But whilst islander has more modern decor I feel there is less room, for example the clipper has a seperate bar. I do know however the club class lounge on the islander looked pretty decent.
I learned a long time ago on my ranch to wear a cowboy hat. However, to avoid your a cowboy look from urbanites, I either wear a baseball cap or a fedora depending on how classy my clothes are. Best thing to avoid sunburn in the balding areas atop my head when outside for hours on end on a sunny day...
I'm really glad you do these types of trips - I've chosen not to fly for environmental reasons and so learning about land and sea options is very helpful; thanks. My take aways from this one are that HSC is the sensible choice, Condor need to a) improve the differentiation for their lounge upgrades and b) take better charge of their departure terminals, that a day trip isn't worth it and wear a head covering out in the sun!👍
Yaaay…”Cheers for now” is back!!. 🎉 Just need the “baby change” check in a random bus toilet and all will be right with the world. 😊 Great vid, we did the same trip 9 years ago. 👍🏻
Hi Mark, we travelled to Guernsey from Jersey on Condor, years ago. I remember I asked someone if we had to actually sit in our allocated seat numbers (not sure why I asked😂) but he said no one ever does! Guernsey is lovely, in particular Candy Gardens😍
Yep it was no big deal for me really, just sat somewhere else. Quite a laid-back trip really once I’d actually made it! And yes, Guernsey looks lovely but I need to stay for longer next time. 😊
Guernsey is a scenic Island, I have been tempted to do a day trip for the novelty of it really, and put it to the back of my mind until i watched this😂
Mark, this was more of a cautionary tale than a recommendation. Time ashore was obviously a big problem. Was there not any bus tours on the island, you could have perhaps filmed more from an open topped bus? Interesting as always, and thanks for filling us in with all the prices, (some scarey!). Be good John
You were really lucky with the weather for that trip. Crossings on Condor Liberation can get interesting when the sea is choppy !😂 Castle Cornet is certainly worth visiting if you return to Guernsey. The annual Discovery pass includes admission to Castle Cornet, Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum, Guernsey Naval Signals Museum and Guernsey Museum plus 10% discount in the museums' shops and cafes.
Cheers Bethan, I’ll definitely look into the discovery pass next time. I’ve heard the fast craft can be a bit unstable in bad weather! Might try Aurigny next time 😊👍
My Parents visited a few years ago and they enjoyed it especially the visit to Sark. They bemoaned the lack of any decent bread though. We stayed on Sandbanks over 30 years ago which was great as very close to the beautiful beach. The boat you took look decent for the journey and I agree the food looked a good price. I would not like to be on board when full though. I had a look at my phone plans and it would have been £2.47 a day, the same as the EU. My Dad once mentioned in his younger days he went down to Newquay in an open top car and had exactly the same issue with the sun and wind resulting in a fried head, hope it was not too painful.
Good stuff mate, what were the prices like in duty free? Still a bit of a novelty since we left the EU and I'm not quite old enough to remember what it was like before!
Gotta be honest Jon, I didn’t check them out. Matts Planet RUclips has done some good content on duty free prices though if you want to have a look at his channel. I definitely recommend it.
I live in Bournemouth and enjoy driving down to Poole Harbour to watch the bigger ships leave and always wondered taking the Condor - this was a very informative and useful video. I think like yourself I'd stay a couple of days - being in amateur radio I can see several very nice 'parks on the air' locations in Guernsey which would be lovely places to go to get out on the radio and see new and interesting places as well. Very informative, and well put together. Thanks again !
@@LetsMakeaTrip i booked my trip to Guernsey - only staying the one night, but very excited! Thanks again for your video ! As I'll be doing as much radio as possible whilst in Guernsey I'll be adding a video to my youtube once I'm back. Its kind of a try-out before taking the missus over to see if she would like it as well.
Fascinated to see this and your opinion overall of Condor and Guernsey too, having sampled both back in June but sadly closest I got to their catamaran was watching it departing the quay at St Helier just as the Clipper was pulling into harbour from Guernsey alongside! One benefit for sure of the Horizon lounge was getting individual plug sockets although for a 2 hour crossing that's not so essential as when I did, go overnight on the conventional ferry and there weren't any even in the Horizon Lounge. Was great to see Guernsey again too, i flew in on Aurigny in the morning and left on the Jersey ferry at 4.30. You had less time but saw more than I did I think 🙂 Super informative video as ever Mark! 👌
Cheers Phil. That conventional ferry and the plug sockets thing is crazy. If you saw my video on that, you’ll see why. I was under the impression the lounge had sockets too. I am hoping to try Aurigny next time I’m over there so watch this space!
Great video Mark. That boat is very like the old seacat vessel. I prefer the larger ferry with more space etc but i assume you didnt have any other choice.
Thanks Mark, great video, nice ferry journey, busy busy though 😒, that bacon barm on the way over looked anemic bud, I agree, maybe a night or 2 on the Island would be better for the full experience however a great day out if your down that way 👌
Cheers mate. I quite enjoyed the food - captive market isn’t it on board. A couple of nights in the premier inn next time would be good if I can get it for a decent price 😊👍
@@LetsMakeaTripSlightly off topic, but Premier Inn have moved themselves out of the economy hotel market to some extent with their current prices -hard to bag a bargain with them these days.
if you ever go back there you should try one of those ducks that goes from guernsey to jersey. 18:26 - that building might be a WW2 lookout post for soldiers watching for landing Germany troops. It seems it didn't work though as the channel islands were taken over by Germany in the war.
My favorite part of this one was about a minute in where that massive guy nearly knocked over the girl in the hi-vis vest. He was huge!! Undoubtedly the tallest human I've ever seen..... Great video all round though!
This reminds me of this huge tall Welsh policeman at Holyhead one winter on the ferry to Dublin - I was travelling with a group of middle aged women on the coach from Manchester and we all thought that he was gorgeous and handsome, we all fancied him like mad, as he was 6 foot 2, striking blue eyes, bald head, rugby type build - I was the only openly gay one travelling so I was the first to notice him and the first to flirt with him (shamelessly lol) - it turned out that he (was) gay, so my Gaydar was on point that night lol - as I got older, at age 53 now, I have a reputation for being a shameless flirt and I flirt with handsome men all the time, regardless of whether or not they are straight, my aunt says that I’m “man-mad” and I’m not afraid to own it lol ❤
Great video. I did this trip last month and had an identical experience. Right down to problems getting a taxi and random taped off seats. I reached the same conclusion it's too long a day for the time you get ashore. At £30 or even £20 it is great value though.
Cheers Paul, yes for the money I paid, I don’t think it’s worth it tbh and I would probably fly next time and stay even though obviously that would be even more expensive but I want to see a bit more of the island.
@@LetsMakeaTrip definitely worth exploring. The Renoir Picture Frame walk looks fun. See also the round the island bus. Flights from Southampton are a lot dearer than they used to be.
Oh man Mark… as a middle aged slightly balding man myself, I can really empathise with the sunburn. Fun video, made me want to go to Guernsey too (like the potato peel pie movie did a few years back…!) will have to go!
Cheers, I haven’t seen the film tbh but feel like I ought to now. I’ll definitely go back but stay a while longer next time and have a proper look around👍
Great video, Mark. Been to Jersey a couple of times, but never visited Guernsey, so it was good to see. I went sea fishing in Jersey and got sunburnt and looked like a tomato for a few days. We live and learn 😂 Andy.
Re mobile phones. I'm in Jersey and until recently if I went to the UK it would cost be 50p per MB which is obviously crazy these days. Now if you are on a certain plan in Jersey you can use your data allowance in the UK. I also have an EE sim which I obtained as I travel to the UK quite often, if I used that in Jersey it would charge me £2 per day, which I think is reasonable.
Someone else in the comments said they were on EE and the Channel Islands were included in their plan. Sounds pretty good but I’m not exactly sure what the plan was.
Mmmm and the normal seats even cheaper! I dunno, if I didn’t worry about money I’d give it a go but y’know I could spend that on two nights in spoons 😂
If you have a whole day on Guernsey take the circular bus trip round the island. You can hop on and off to explore all the sights. The beaches on the west coast are spectacular.
Re the mobile signal: my contract is with SMARTY and likewise did not include coverage for a trip to Jersey last year. I bought a digital sim for one week for 3GB which cost £4 before I left UK and all worked out well. Incidentally, Switzerland is another ‘non-included’ country for SMARTY so one needs to be well prepared when travelling away from the UK. Another excellent account of your travels; many thanks.
The channel islands, IOM and switzerland aren't in the EU and so aren't included in the EU free roaming that some providers include and that's part of the reason I switched from Smarty to ID mobile which does include the IOM and the channel islands
Another great video Mark. You won't forget your cap next time will you ! Such a shame you missed out on the half price offer for your trip, would've saved you loads - especially ditching the horizon lounge. I live in Poole, so it was good to see the port and Sandbanks etc. Keep up the great work !
I blimmin won’t be forgetting my cap Andy no! It was good to try this route out and I did learn a lot and yep, would definitely do it slightly differently next time. Cheers mate 😊👍
Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Scilly…so many places I want to visit, so little time. Don’t forget your hat/sunscreen next time. (Happy that the “cheers for now” is back in its traditional place)
I have wanted to visit the Channel Islands for some time but did not managed yet. It is not great indeed that the Channel Islands use the same country code of the UK and most UK plans are not covered there whilst I checked with my Maltese SIM Card provider (my mobile plan covers all the EU and the UK but does not cover Switzerland, and Norway) and my UK coverage also includes them. Sounds daft. Anyway, seems you had an overall lovely trip and its convincing me more to visit the Channel Islands
Always love a ferry video mate , not sure if it would be for me as it looked so busy and cramped , I like it a lot quieter in the winter … great vlog tho man cheers 🙋🏻♂️
That bunker is currently being redeveloped been used as a harbour store for a good few years. It has just been taken on by Wheadons gin and by next year there will be hopefully a distillery up and running with a small shop.
Not done this trip so it was good to learn about it. However you mentioned the Breezer services at the outset and I've to one all of them. The 50 between Bournemouth and Swanage must be one of the most attractive bus routes in the country.
Another great trip. I travel to Jersey and Guernsey regularly. I'm with EE and my data plan covers The channel Islands without issue, and all included in my normal plan. 5G Speeds. Just for your info, there is a Premier Inn just outside St Peter Port should you want to stay for longer next time.
Cheers guys, I did wonder if you could get any kind of plan that worked, ee must be worth a look by the sounds of it. I am aware of the premier inn and I think that would probably be my first choice next time I go. Quite fancy an Aurigny flight - that’s gotta be worth a vid 👍
Nice vid. Conclusion is that unless you want to spend 7 hrs in a day on a ferry, doing a day trip to Guernsey makes no sense. Guernsey is a lovely island and worth a proper stay. Look forward to next vid.
Yes I would say it allows you to do a few things around St Peter Port, grab a coffee or something then back. If you enjoy ferries (like me), it’s great. But I’d definitely want at least a couple of nights next time.
😮 wow nice one Mark great info shame about the club class on the ship and ripping everyone off with the phone shame on them 🤔 All the best my friend John 😊
Cheers John, just my personal opinion on the lounge and the phone thing, I have had a comment wrt ee being a provider that covers the Channel Islands so they might be worth a look.
The Condor Liberation gets a bad rap due to some of her history of being unreliable however as an HSC, she's really nicely appointed and very comfortable. Normally not a fan of the Aussie HSCs (although don't dislike them), but the Liberation is rather nice.
Another great video. I remember a few years ago going from London to poole via Bournemouth and corfe castle in a day, was a lovely day out. Does this include dark web? Asking for a friend 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Dublin Swift fast ferry operates between Holyhead and Dublin and Irish Ferries should really withdraw it altogether, as it’s not reliable despite the reduced journey time - the Irish Sea is very unpredictable and it has to be cancelled in the event of rough weather
Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole (BCP) is one of the worlds most congested conurbations (lots of new housing but no new roads or bus lanes). You might have been better off getting the train from B'mth to Poole! Thanks for an interesting trip report.
Cheers, yes the premier inn was really expensive in Poole whereas Bournemouth ones were surprisingly cheap. And I agree, train would’ve been better. Live and learn though I guess. 😊
I was on there at the beginning of June and some of the cheap seats at the back were also taped off like that. No idea why and no one attempted to sit in them. It does seem an odd thing for them to do.
That lounge did not seem worth it. You got nothing free, not even a tea or coffee. Was it a ship or a catamaran. I don’t know. I used to work for Sealink in Guernsey in the early 80s. Things have definitely changed since then. Good video though.
The reason your plan doesn't work in Guernsey is because there are no UK Networks in Guernsey, just Sure Telecom, JT Gloval and Airtel Vodafone (which is completely separate to the UK one). Guernsey is a country in its own right and not part of The UK. It's part of GB
Nice one mate, I've always wanted to visit Guernsey. Top tip for when roaming isn't included in your contract, in Google maps download for offline use the area you'll need. GPS still works so you can use maps :)
Cheers mate, I’ll remember that for next time - great tip 👍
Loved the lady sitting right in the middle of the taped off area on her own lol 😆
I'm not sure, someone's forehead seems to appear next to her. Or was it a ghost? 🤪
Did this trip a couple of years ago. The big benefit of the lounge area to me was the power points, after a day exploring and the travel there, the opportunity to charge my phone on the way back was priceless! I was able to upgrade on board at the information point which was very handy. It's also so much quieter as less screaming kids... Loved Guernsey and the bus network - I got on so many buses that one of the drivers recognised by the end of the day 😂
Haha, I hope to do that many buses next time too Lizzi! I would recommend a power bank though if you need one. That should get you through the day 😊
@LetsMakeaTrip good point! I did actually have one but it didn't work :( better planning needed next time!
Hat and sunglasses are essential for everybody when visiting the Channel Islands , Scully and even the Isle of Wight
This brings back such happy memories of childhood holidays in Guernsey in the 70s & 80s! It doesn’t seem to have changed too much. The harbour at St Peter Port is one of my favourite views in the world. Thank you 😊
Cheers Paul, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
The same for me. We used to spend two weeks in Guernsey every August from the late 70s into the 80s. I've been back quite a few times since those days, either for short trips, and even a couple of times for work. You're right, it's changed very little since the days of those cherished childhood summer holidays!
That brought back memories. I've not been to Guernsey for a few years now but used to visit quite regularly. For anyone going there and wanting a hotel, I'd recommend the St. Pierre Park Hotel. It's not the cheapest but it's great value for money. Wonderful food, Heal Spa, Gardens, choice of restaurants, etc, etc. Also, renting a small car to get around the island is very cheap.
As a Poole resident (1969-76 and 1991-2018) I can confirm the main road (A35) regularly features when there are surveys of the slowest moving traffic flows in the country. As a previous poster says you'd have been better off getting the train. We used Condor years ago to take our kids to Guernsey using one of the offers you mention.
Keep up the good work, always enjoy your trips.
Cheers Kevin. I was getting really worried sitting on that bus in the traffic! Monday morning too wasn’t it so yep, i’ll know for next time. Live and learn and all that!
I've only travelled on Condor Express and Vitesse, but I'm pleased to see that Liberation seems to have a decent amount of outside deck space, which is the most important thing on any ferry as I'm sure you'll agree
It is, just make sure you wear a hat if the sun’s out! 😂
Been to Guernsey about (100) times now, mainly to visit a close friend, but I have flown many times to the island, more than using Condor. Just a 55 min flight time in a privet prop 4 seat plane (which my friend has) thats from Southampton. Use to get to Guernsey from Weymouth back in the day by Condor Ferries, but that stopped. Love the Island and will be moving there when I win the loto or when I retire, which ever comes first. Many beaches, perfect Golf and friendly locals.
Ray, if your friend ever has a spare seat and help with the costs, let me know! That must be a great way to get to the island 👍 and if you’re retiring there too all I can say is, I’m very jealous!! 😊
@@LetsMakeaTrip Well the plane does have 4 seats, so 😀
that one brought a few memories back I recall leaving from the same departure building with Channel Island ferries back in 1991 for a night crossing to Jersey
Channel Island Ferries - yes I remember them!
Great video. Did the day trip to Guernsey and Jersey many times from Weymouth. Such a shame they moved Condor to Poole. We once went from Weymouth at 5am to Jersey and didnt leave Jersey till after midnight as there was a problem with the ferry. Got back to Weymouth at 6 am the next day.
Cheers Viv, last time I took a fry from Weymouth was in 1973! Sealink to Jersey. I agree, it would’ve been easier from there tbh.
If you want to look around the island, there is a bus that goes all the way round, and you have time on a day trip
Cheers. I will do that next time I’m there but tbh, I think I need a couple of nights in the premier inn 😊
Amazing vlog as always. There's a row of houses on sandbanks that are valued at over a billion pounds. A family member used to live on sandbanks and he sold his property for just over a million pounds . I've got a friend who lives in Poole and he runs a pub called the red lion in hamworthy and it's worth a visit
Cheers mate, I can well believe those prices. A nice area for sure but is it overhyped? Probably. Well out of my price range but if I had the money, Scottish castle on an island every day of the week 😊👍
@@LetsMakeaTrip it's a row of 10 houses starting with Harry redknaps
I have been to Guernsey several times. Went on the condor from Weymouth once. Best to stay on Guernsey for about a week. I saw a lot more of the island and went over to Sark and Herm.
If I had the time mate, I would definitely spend a few nights there at least. When I retire, I’ll be back 😂
When they ran from Weymouth you had about 12 hours in Guernsey!
As a Guernsey resident myself I can comment on a few things.
The Horizon lounge in my experience is only worth it if you want plug sockets at the seat.
I believe the taped off section is widely used by large groups i.e. school trips etc.
The white bunker is the Vivier Bunker. It was built by the Nazis and was used as for fuel Storage.
As for the mobile data situation it is equally annoying for us as we have the same issue coming to the UK.
The whole situation with transport to and from the islands (via air or sea) is a hot topic of conversation with not great reliability and high prices. Would love to see your take on the government owned airline Aurigny if you did visit Guernsey again
Thanks James, lots of useful information there - much appreciated. I will be back and more than likely with Aurigny as I’ve wanted to try them out for a while and I think I can fly from BHX too. I’ll check out the buses next time 👍
Not sure what date this was but this ferry has had issues with one of its engines, especially when we were on it 27th July. I also used Islander recently which is similar ferry to the Condor Clipper. More modern but I still prefer the clipper to be honest.
Is it worth trying the Islander James? I’m not sure I have the appetite for it tbh after my long trip on the Clipper!
@@LetsMakeaTrip Not sure, I know you like lots of deck space but as I was on the overnight I didn't explore that aspect. But whilst islander has more modern decor I feel there is less room, for example the clipper has a seperate bar. I do know however the club class lounge on the islander looked pretty decent.
I learned a long time ago on my ranch to wear a cowboy hat. However, to avoid your a cowboy look from urbanites, I either wear a baseball cap or a fedora depending on how classy my clothes are. Best thing to avoid sunburn in the balding areas atop my head when outside for hours on end on a sunny day...
I'm really glad you do these types of trips - I've chosen not to fly for environmental reasons and so learning about land and sea options is very helpful; thanks. My take aways from this one are that HSC is the sensible choice, Condor need to a) improve the differentiation for their lounge upgrades and b) take better charge of their departure terminals, that a day trip isn't worth it and wear a head covering out in the sun!👍
Cheers mate, yep agree with you on all counts - especially the head covering!
Went to a Classical Concert there in late 2004. I had seen the musicians at Gatwick and thought they looked like Jazz musicians but I was wrong.
I enjoyed this and don’t worry nobody is laughing at you getting to much sun. It didn’t look that bad on camera. Hope your feeling better by now.
Yaaay…”Cheers for now” is back!!. 🎉 Just need the “baby change” check in a random bus toilet and all will be right with the world. 😊
Great vid, we did the same trip 9 years ago. 👍🏻
Haha, thanks guys. I keep forgetting about the baby change joke, didn’t realise it was a thing tbh. I’ll try and remember in future 😊👍
Hi Mark, we travelled to Guernsey from Jersey on Condor, years ago. I remember I asked someone if we had to actually sit in our allocated seat numbers (not sure why I asked😂) but he said no one ever does! Guernsey is lovely, in particular Candy Gardens😍
Yep it was no big deal for me really, just sat somewhere else. Quite a laid-back trip really once I’d actually made it! And yes, Guernsey looks lovely but I need to stay for longer next time. 😊
Love the video ,, Brownsea Island also has a red squirrel only place
Guernsey is a scenic Island, I have been tempted to do a day trip for the novelty of it really, and put it to the back of my mind until i watched this😂
I would recommend it Michael but like I say, you can do better than me price-wise for sure 👍
Great video Mark. You've given me another trip to be added onto my bucket list! 😊
Mark, this was more of a cautionary tale than a recommendation. Time ashore was obviously a big problem. Was there not any bus tours on the island, you could have perhaps filmed more from an open topped bus? Interesting as always, and thanks for filling us in with all the prices, (some scarey!). Be good John
Hi Mark. One of the highlights of the TV week is catching up with your great videos. Lots of fun this one. Take care in the Sun. Cheers D
Hi David well many thanks for the kind words - much appreciated. PS, I’ve cooled down a bit now! 😂
You were really lucky with the weather for that trip. Crossings on Condor Liberation can get interesting when the sea is choppy !😂
Castle Cornet is certainly worth visiting if you return to Guernsey. The annual Discovery pass includes admission to Castle Cornet, Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum, Guernsey Naval Signals Museum and Guernsey Museum plus 10% discount in the museums' shops and cafes.
Cheers Bethan, I’ll definitely look into the discovery pass next time. I’ve heard the fast craft can be a bit unstable in bad weather! Might try Aurigny next time 😊👍
My Parents visited a few years ago and they enjoyed it especially the visit to Sark. They bemoaned the lack of any decent bread though. We stayed on Sandbanks over 30 years ago which was great as very close to the beautiful beach. The boat you took look decent for the journey and I agree the food looked a good price. I would not like to be on board when full though. I had a look at my phone plans and it would have been £2.47 a day, the same as the EU. My Dad once mentioned in his younger days he went down to Newquay in an open top car and had exactly the same issue with the sun and wind resulting in a fried head, hope it was not too painful.
Mark,great video, it brought back a lot of memories from 40 years ago, thank you, 👍👍
Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
Those "Cats" are incredible machines. Was fortunate to catch a ride from Yarmouth, NS to Bar Harbor, Maine some years ago. Fantastic experience!
Sounds great! I certainly don’t need much of an excuse to get out on the water tbh.
Good stuff mate, what were the prices like in duty free? Still a bit of a novelty since we left the EU and I'm not quite old enough to remember what it was like before!
Gotta be honest Jon, I didn’t check them out. Matts Planet RUclips has done some good content on duty free prices though if you want to have a look at his channel. I definitely recommend it.
I live in Bournemouth and enjoy driving down to Poole Harbour to watch the bigger ships leave and always wondered taking the Condor - this was a very informative and useful video. I think like yourself I'd stay a couple of days - being in amateur radio I can see several very nice 'parks on the air' locations in Guernsey which would be lovely places to go to get out on the radio and see new and interesting places as well. Very informative, and well put together. Thanks again !
Cheers mate, thanks for the kind words - much appreciated 😊👍
@@LetsMakeaTrip i booked my trip to Guernsey - only staying the one night, but very excited! Thanks again for your video ! As I'll be doing as much radio as possible whilst in Guernsey I'll be adding a video to my youtube once I'm back. Its kind of a try-out before taking the missus over to see if she would like it as well.
For Google maps, FYI - you can download offline maps of an entire area.
Might be helpful next time 👍
Just checked and it downloads the entire island.
Cheers Lee, I will definitely do that next time 👍
Fascinated to see this and your opinion overall of Condor and Guernsey too, having sampled both back in June but sadly closest I got to their catamaran was watching it departing the quay at St Helier just as the Clipper was pulling into harbour from Guernsey alongside! One benefit for sure of the Horizon lounge was getting individual plug sockets although for a 2 hour crossing that's not so essential as when I did, go overnight on the conventional ferry and there weren't any even in the Horizon Lounge. Was great to see Guernsey again too, i flew in on Aurigny in the morning and left on the Jersey ferry at 4.30. You had less time but saw more than I did I think 🙂 Super informative video as ever Mark! 👌
Cheers Phil. That conventional ferry and the plug sockets thing is crazy. If you saw my video on that, you’ll see why. I was under the impression the lounge had sockets too. I am hoping to try Aurigny next time I’m over there so watch this space!
Great video Mark. That boat is very like the old seacat vessel. I prefer the larger ferry with more space etc but i assume you didnt have any other choice.
Fantastic video Mark I enjoyed watching it very informative thank you for sharing your journey and day
Cheers Jack and thanks for leaving a comment mate - much appreciated 😊👍
Thanks Mark, great video, nice ferry journey, busy busy though 😒, that bacon barm on the way over looked anemic bud, I agree, maybe a night or 2 on the Island would be better for the full experience however a great day out if your down that way 👌
Cheers mate. I quite enjoyed the food - captive market isn’t it on board. A couple of nights in the premier inn next time would be good if I can get it for a decent price 😊👍
@@LetsMakeaTripSlightly off topic, but Premier Inn have moved themselves out of the economy hotel market to some extent with their current prices -hard to bag a bargain with them these days.
Another great video Mark! Really enjoyed this one. You are one very humble man and the best travel vlogger on RUclips 😊
All the best. Tom
Cheers Tom, thanks for the kind words. 😊😊😊
Been Guernsey a few times last times was on a MSC Cruise Ship which used tender boats to visit island..
I have yet to try a cruise! Maybe one day but I’d probably choose Norway for that 👍
I love this channel its a mix of trips review and a vlog channel
Cheers mate, thanks for your support as always 😊
if you ever go back there you should try one of those ducks that goes from guernsey to jersey.
18:26 - that building might be a WW2 lookout post for soldiers watching for landing Germany troops. It seems it didn't work though as the channel islands were taken over by Germany in the war.
Yes please ! New video from Let's Make A Trip, and onboard Liberation !
Thanks Josh, cheers for the support mate 😊👍
We did that trip 14 years ago, the return crossing was delayed and the day trip almost took the full 24 hours.
Sounds like that could’ve been a rough sea and a late night!
A fantastic adventure Mark!
Cheers mate and thanks for leaving a comment. Much appreciated!
My favorite part of this one was about a minute in where that massive guy nearly knocked over the girl in the hi-vis vest. He was huge!! Undoubtedly the tallest human I've ever seen..... Great video all round though!
Haha, I hadn’t noticed that before David, cheers 😂
This reminds me of this huge tall Welsh policeman at Holyhead one winter on the ferry to Dublin - I was travelling with a group of middle aged women on the coach from Manchester and we all thought that he was gorgeous and handsome, we all fancied him like mad, as he was 6 foot 2, striking blue eyes, bald head, rugby type build - I was the only openly gay one travelling so I was the first to notice him and the first to flirt with him (shamelessly lol) - it turned out that he (was) gay, so my Gaydar was on point that night lol - as I got older, at age 53 now, I have a reputation for being a shameless flirt and I flirt with handsome men all the time, regardless of whether or not they are straight, my aunt says that I’m “man-mad” and I’m not afraid to own it lol ❤
Great video. I did this trip last month and had an identical experience. Right down to problems getting a taxi and random taped off seats. I reached the same conclusion it's too long a day for the time you get ashore. At £30 or even £20 it is great value though.
Cheers Paul, yes for the money I paid, I don’t think it’s worth it tbh and I would probably fly next time and stay even though obviously that would be even more expensive but I want to see a bit more of the island.
@@LetsMakeaTrip definitely worth exploring. The Renoir Picture Frame walk looks fun. See also the round the island bus. Flights from Southampton are a lot dearer than they used to be.
Oh man Mark… as a middle aged slightly balding man myself, I can really empathise with the sunburn. Fun video, made me want to go to Guernsey too (like the potato peel pie movie did a few years back…!) will have to go!
Cheers, I haven’t seen the film tbh but feel like I ought to now. I’ll definitely go back but stay a while longer next time and have a proper look around👍
Try living in New Zealand. I ware a hat at all times outdoors. Even in winter when the suns out
Hi Mark, absolutely love Guernsey. Hope you had a great trip
I did but I need to go back and explore a bit more (like I did with Jersey).
Great video, Mark. Been to Jersey a couple of times, but never visited Guernsey, so it was good to see. I went sea fishing in Jersey and got sunburnt and looked like a tomato for a few days. We live and learn 😂 Andy.
Same here Andy, I’d like to explore Guernsey a bit more (as I did with Jersey). I’ll try out the buses next time and maybe fly there with Aurigny.
Lovely video mark as usual good camera work narration full of facts and prices.
Cheers Colin, appreciate the feedback and thanks so much for leaving a comment - it really helps 😊👍
Great video as always.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks Sue and cheers for leaving a comment. Much appreciated 😊👍
Re mobile phones. I'm in Jersey and until recently if I went to the UK it would cost be 50p per MB which is obviously crazy these days. Now if you are on a certain plan in Jersey you can use your data allowance in the UK. I also have an EE sim which I obtained as I travel to the UK quite often, if I used that in Jersey it would charge me £2 per day, which I think is reasonable.
Someone else in the comments said they were on EE and the Channel Islands were included in their plan. Sounds pretty good but I’m not exactly sure what the plan was.
Great video! Apparently Club Class comes with the food and drink and is.. £37.95! The Horizon lounge suddenly seems cheap.
Mmmm and the normal seats even cheaper! I dunno, if I didn’t worry about money I’d give it a go but y’know I could spend that on two nights in spoons 😂
If you have a whole day on Guernsey take the circular bus trip round the island. You can hop on and off to explore all the sights. The beaches on the west coast are spectacular.
Cheers Nigel, I’ll definitely do that next time I’m there and staying for longer 👍
Re the mobile signal: my contract is with SMARTY and likewise did not include coverage for a trip to Jersey last year.
I bought a digital sim for one week for 3GB which cost £4 before I left UK and all worked out well.
Incidentally, Switzerland is another ‘non-included’ country for SMARTY so one needs to be well prepared when travelling away from the UK.
Another excellent account of your travels; many thanks.
The channel islands, IOM and switzerland aren't in the EU and so aren't included in the EU free roaming that some providers include and that's part of the reason I switched from Smarty to ID mobile which does include the IOM and the channel islands
Another great video Mark. You won't forget your cap next time will you ! Such a shame you missed out on the half price offer for your trip, would've saved you loads - especially ditching the horizon lounge. I live in Poole, so it was good to see the port and Sandbanks etc. Keep up the great work !
I blimmin won’t be forgetting my cap Andy no! It was good to try this route out and I did learn a lot and yep, would definitely do it slightly differently next time. Cheers mate 😊👍
Good trip long way to go for a day though
Yep agree, I’d definitely stay over a couple of nights next time. More expensive obviously but I reckon it’d be worth it.
Another great video Mark. Thank you 👍
Cheers Simon and thanks for leaving a comment 😊👍
Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Scilly…so many places I want to visit, so little time. Don’t forget your hat/sunscreen next time. (Happy that the “cheers for now” is back in its traditional place)
Haha, cheers guys. I learnt this time, probably forget again in a year!! Getting very old and forgetful unfortunately 😂
Great video!! Hope all is well, take care
Cheers Peter, thanks as always for watching mate. Hope you’re good too!
I have wanted to visit the Channel Islands for some time but did not managed yet.
It is not great indeed that the Channel Islands use the same country code of the UK and most UK plans are not covered there whilst I checked with my Maltese SIM Card provider (my mobile plan covers all the EU and the UK but does not cover Switzerland, and Norway) and my UK coverage also includes them. Sounds daft.
Anyway, seems you had an overall lovely trip and its convincing me more to visit the Channel Islands
only three hours to explore. I would have to go right in the morning.
Just stay a couple of nights is better but obviously it’s going to cost you more.
@@LetsMakeaTrip yeah totally. That castle certainly need to be explored.
Always love a ferry video mate , not sure if it would be for me as it looked so busy and cramped , I like it a lot quieter in the winter … great vlog tho man cheers 🙋🏻♂️
Cheers mate. Yep I prefer doing these things out of season too. Quieter and cheaper 👍
Very enjoyable, thank you.
Cheers Rachel and thanks for leaving a comment 😊
That bunker is currently being redeveloped been used as a harbour store for a good few years. It has just been taken on by Wheadons gin and by next year there will be hopefully a distillery up and running with a small shop.
Interesting, cheers Simon. I hope to be back on Guernsey at some point so I’ll be keen to see how it’s changed.
Enjoying this. Not a massive cat fan though but looks fine xx
Thanks Clare, I’m not normally but I was mainly impressed by the deck space. Could do with a bit more shade out there though!
@@LetsMakeaTrip definitely. That looked sore
Fabulous vid mate.
Cheers Tim, appreciate your support as usual 😊
Not done this trip so it was good to learn about it. However you mentioned the Breezer services at the outset and I've to one all of them. The 50 between Bournemouth and Swanage must be one of the most attractive bus routes in the country.
Watch this space Alan. Out next week 👍
Condor ferries have brought by Brittany ferries I have just seen on my news feeds.
Majority shareholders by the looks of it Simon 🤔
Great video as always
Cheers David and thanks for leaving a comment 😊👍
Love the ferry vids 👍
Thanks Richard and cheers for leaving a comment. Much appreciated 😊👍
Love it in Guernsey been 3 times. I do recommend a trip to Herm or if you manage to go for a weekend go to Sark 👍🏻 that’s also by boat.
Cheers Paul, yep I saw the Herm ferry going out. I probably need a week over there tbh - maybe with Aurigny next time?
Another great trip.
I travel to Jersey and Guernsey regularly. I'm with EE and my data plan covers The channel Islands without issue, and all included in my normal plan. 5G Speeds.
Just for your info, there is a Premier Inn just outside St Peter Port should you want to stay for longer next time.
Cheers guys, I did wonder if you could get any kind of plan that worked, ee must be worth a look by the sounds of it. I am aware of the premier inn and I think that would probably be my first choice next time I go. Quite fancy an Aurigny flight - that’s gotta be worth a vid 👍
@@LetsMakeaTrip Yes! An Aurigny flight video would be fantastic.
Nice vid. Conclusion is that unless you want to spend 7 hrs in a day on a ferry, doing a day trip to Guernsey makes no sense. Guernsey is a lovely island and worth a proper stay. Look forward to next vid.
Yes I would say it allows you to do a few things around St Peter Port, grab a coffee or something then back. If you enjoy ferries (like me), it’s great. But I’d definitely want at least a couple of nights next time.
😮 wow nice one Mark great info shame about the club class on the ship and ripping everyone off with the phone shame on them 🤔 All the best my friend John 😊
Cheers John, just my personal opinion on the lounge and the phone thing, I have had a comment wrt ee being a provider that covers the Channel Islands so they might be worth a look.
The Condor Liberation gets a bad rap due to some of her history of being unreliable however as an HSC, she's really nicely appointed and very comfortable. Normally not a fan of the Aussie HSCs (although don't dislike them), but the Liberation is rather nice.
Yep I quite liked her overall. Great deck space much more than I was expecting. Not sure how I’d get on when the sea’s rough though tbh!
Great Video Mark
Thanks Paul and cheers for leaving a comment as usual. It’s much appreciated 😊👍
Hi, you could have got on the round the island bus routes. It gives a good view of all the coast. One for next time.
Yes I will next time Mark. Need a couple of nights in the premier inn there really 👍
It is a great shame you can’t do this from Weymouth anymore
And arrive at the port on the train - a classic sadly missed!
Another great video. I remember a few years ago going from London to poole via Bournemouth and corfe castle in a day, was a lovely day out.
Does this include dark web? Asking for a friend 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Cheers Clare, Corfe Castle looks nice. If I had more time I would’ve tried the steam train up there. I never have enough time for these places 😂
What date did you go? I think I was on the same crossing going out.
3rd of June 👍
The Dublin Swift fast ferry operates between Holyhead and Dublin and Irish Ferries should really withdraw it altogether, as it’s not reliable despite the reduced journey time - the Irish Sea is very unpredictable and it has to be cancelled in the event of rough weather
Lovely island. Worlds away from issues on the mainland..
Cheers Kevin. A lovely place to live I agree (if you can afford it!).
Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole (BCP) is one of the worlds most congested conurbations (lots of new housing but no new roads or bus lanes). You might have been better off getting the train from B'mth to Poole! Thanks for an interesting trip report.
@@nicholasriley3569 or staying at some budget hotel in Poole.
@@AndreiTupolev Even the Premier Inns and Travelodge in Poole are relatively expensive.
Cheers, yes the premier inn was really expensive in Poole whereas Bournemouth ones were surprisingly cheap. And I agree, train would’ve been better. Live and learn though I guess. 😊
The birthplace of the great Matt Le Tissier 👍⚽️⚽️
It is indeed. Great player 👏👍
I was on there at the beginning of June and some of the cheap seats at the back were also taped off like that. No idea why and no one attempted to sit in them. It does seem an odd thing for them to do.
Someone in the comments said they reserve sections for large groups, school parties? Makes sense but if they’re not used they need to be ‘un-taped’.
Great video mate. Do you not have the Uber app? I never rely on actual taxis unless I'm in London
I do. Thought I could bus it but live and learn and all that.
I would have ignored the tape and sat in the quieter standard “lounge” . I’d dare say as soon as I did others would have joined me.
While he was filming it there was a lady with blonde hair sat right in the middle lol
Excellent ❤🥂🥂🍺🍺🍺🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
Thank you Derisley ⛴️⛴️⛴️🏝️👍
Those bloody car alarms!! Why have they never come up with a better design than those stupid things that are set off by the slightest vibration?
@@AndreiTupolev People should not lock their cars; no one can access the car deck while at sea anyway 😂
@@AndreiTupolev but then if it didn’t pick up a movement what’s the point of putting a alarm on the car 😅😅😅
I was always told to lock the car with the key rather than the remote.
Locking the car with the key usually doesn’t arm the alarm, some cars also have a button to disarm the alarm.
Press the lock button twice on 95 percent of cars locks the doors but turns off tow away and motion sensors
Hurds deep: 560 feet, the deepest part of the channel
A scabby fox. Don't they feed them down there?
I think it’d been in the bins!
UK shops but cheaper as no VAT !
I knew I should’ve had a look in some!
Very different when the weather is poor..
I bet!
That lounge did not seem worth it. You got nothing free, not even a tea or coffee. Was it a ship or a catamaran. I don’t know. I used to work for Sealink in Guernsey in the early 80s. Things have definitely changed since then. Good video though.
The reason your plan doesn't work in Guernsey is because there are no UK Networks in Guernsey, just Sure Telecom, JT Gloval and Airtel Vodafone (which is completely separate to the UK one). Guernsey is a country in its own right and not part of The UK. It's part of GB
Yes I get that. But France is a country in its own right (as you put it) so how come UK plans work there?
Doesn't seem to be worth it for just a day. Far better for a few days/a week or more and even take your own car.
Are dogs welcome on the Condor ferries to Jersey and Guernsey