History:
Condor Ferries was founded in 1964 and initially operated a passenger service between France and the Channel Islands. In 1987 the first service linking the Channel Islands with the UK was launched and Condor Ferries now operates a year-round service from Portsmouth International Port.
The cruise ferry Commodore Clipper began sailing in 1999 as an all-weather service carrying cars, passengers and freight. Each year Condor Ferries carries more than 1 million passengers and 200,000 passenger vehicles between the UK, Channel Islands and France.
Condor Ferries also operates Commodore Goodwill as a freight-only vessel. The Condor Ferries fleet carries 100,000 freight vehicles into the Channel Islands each year as well as exporting tonnes of local produce.
The company is also an active member of the communities within which it operates and supports numerous organisations, sports and charities through sponsorship and travel.
Destinations:
Condor Ferries sail from Portsmouth International Port to the Channel Islands – St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.
Sailings:
There are six conventional ferry sailings a week to Jersey and Guernsey.
Crossings take from seven hours to Guernsey and eight hours to Jersey.
Fleet:
The Commodore Clipper cruise ferry sails the route, with room for 300 passengers and more than 100 cars.
Special offers:
Special offers are available all year round.
Contact details:
www.condorferries.co.uk
Tel: 01202 207216
Condor Ferries ship profile
Commodore Clipper
Portsmouth to Jersey and Guernsey cruise ferry
Commodore Clipper is a purpose-built conventional cruise ferry designed for a year round, all-weather service. This well-equipped ship operates daily between Portsmouth International Port and the Islands, excluding Sundays.
Speed: 18.5 knots
Capacity: 300 passengers, more than 100 cars, plus freight
Crossing time: from 7 hours to Guernsey and 8 hours to Jersey
On board:
- There are en-suite cabins, reclining seats and a Club Class service offering stylish yet affordable comfort
- Duty-free shopping offers considerable savings as the Channel Islands are not in the EU.
- Passengers can dine in the brasserie, snack in the café or enjoy a leisurely drink at the bar.
- A touch of luxury is provided by Superior Cabins with large windows and a complimentary bowl of fruit, and Club Class private seating.
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