We have seen an increase of ferry passengers into Guernsey harbour for the year to date, excluding inter-Island travel and cruise. Compared to the same period in 2023 (January to September), there has been an increase of 6%, equating to 13,915 people. 

Ferry passengers from France and Jersey are up 2% and 35% respectively for the year to date, which can be attributed to targeted advertising campaigns in both areas. Encouragingly, passengers from Jersey during September 2024 are up by 53% compared to September 2023, which equates to an increase of 2,695 people and more than balances a reduction of 1,864 air passengers for the same period. This again demonstrates 1) a shift in behaviour in terms of Jersey/Guernsey travel, with passengers preferring to visit by ferry, and 2) a large increase of Jersey visitors. 

The Cruise market continues to present challenges, with work continuing by the Cruise Steering Group behind the scenes to stimulate new business, maintain relationships with existing ships and re-engage with those who have previously visited the Islands. We have now seen our last cruise ship for the season – the Hanseatic Spirit – which visited on 14^th October, and planning work has commenced for 2025.