Condor Ferries
Check prices & times »Condor Ferries is the long-established Channel Islands ferry brand, known for its fast catamarans across the English Channel. Following a change in 2025, Condor is now part of Brittany Ferries, and its name continues as the brand for the Guernsey routes.
It sails from Poole and Portsmouth to Guernsey, with fast and conventional ships. This guide covers the routes, the ships and how the operator picture fits together now.
- Brand for: the Guernsey Channel Islands routes
- Now part of: Brittany Ferries (since 2025)
- UK ports: Poole and Portsmouth
- Fast ferries: Condor Voyager, Condor Liberation
- Conventional ships: Commodore Clipper, Islander
Condor Ferries routes
| Route | Type | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole–Guernsey | fast ferry | ~3 hours | Route guide » |
| Portsmouth–Guernsey | conventional | ~7 hours+ | Route guide » |
Condor, as part of Brittany Ferries, runs the Guernsey routes from Poole and Portsmouth. Jersey is now served by DFDS.
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How Condor fits in now
For years, Condor Ferries was the single name for ferries to both Jersey and Guernsey. That changed in 2025: Jersey moved to DFDS, while Condor became part of Brittany Ferries.
Today, the Condor brand runs the Guernsey services under Brittany Ferries ownership. So if you're booking Guernsey you'll travel with Condor/Brittany Ferries; for Jersey, you'll travel with DFDS.
The ships
Condor's fleet mixes fast and conventional ships:
- Condor Voyager and Condor Liberation: high-speed ferries for the quick Poole crossings
- Commodore Clipper and Islander: conventional ships for the longer Portsmouth sailings, with cabins for overnight crossings
- Onboard: restaurants, bars, duty-free shopping and seat or cabin upgrades on the longer routes
Booking and travel tips
A few practical things worth knowing:
- Check the operator: after the 2025 change, confirm you're booking the right operator for your island and date
- Book ahead: summer and school holidays are busy, and space is limited
- Vehicles: cars are carried on the main routes, with no baggage charges
- Pets: carried, with rules varying by ship and route
- Photo ID: required for the Channel Islands, even without a passport from the UK
Condor or DFDS?
It comes down to your island. For Guernsey, you'll travel with Condor, now part of Brittany Ferries, from Poole or Portsmouth. For Jersey, the operator is now DFDS, from St Malo, Poole or Portsmouth. If you're combining both islands on one trip, you may use both operators, so book each leg accordingly. Learn more in our Channel Islands guide.
Condor Ferries FAQ
Is Condor Ferries still running?
Yes — Condor is now part of Brittany Ferries and runs the Guernsey Channel Islands routes under the Condor brand.
What routes does Condor Ferries run?
The Guernsey routes from Poole (fast ferry, around three hours) and Portsmouth (conventional, around seven hours or more).
Does Condor still run to Jersey?
No — the Jersey routes moved to DFDS in 2025. Condor, under Brittany Ferries, now runs the Guernsey routes.
What ships does Condor use?
Fast ferries Condor Voyager and Condor Liberation, and conventional ships Commodore Clipper and Islander.
Who owns Condor Ferries now?
Brittany Ferries — Condor became part of Brittany Ferries in 2025, and the Condor brand continues on the Guernsey routes.