Voyager is Brittany Ferries’ high-speed catamaran and the fastest ship in its fleet, capable of up to 42 knots. She links the Channel Islands with England and France: Poole to Guernsey in about 3 hours, Guernsey to St Malo in about 2 hours, and Guernsey to Jersey in about an hour.
You can even sail from Poole to St Malo on the Voyager, via Guernsey, in about 6 hours. She carries up to 850 passengers, all seated, and 235 cars. Built by INCAT in Tasmania in 2000, she carried the Olympic torch during the relay before the Sydney Olympics and later helped deliver aid in a tsunami relief effort.
Where Voyager sails
| Route | Crossing |
|---|---|
| Poole to Guernsey | About 3 hours |
| Guernsey to St Malo | About 2 hours |
| Guernsey to Jersey | About 1 hour |
| Poole to St Malo, via Guernsey | About 6 hours |
Voyager leaves Guernsey for St Malo in the evening, at 18:15 or 18:30: every day in July and August, five days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in spring and autumn, and mainly Monday, Wednesday and Friday in winter. She doesn’t sail to St Malo from 3 November to 10 December 2026, when the Commodore Clipper covers the route until 4 December. Times can change with the tides. For 2027, Brittany Ferries has opened bookings for up to six days a week from Poole, with sailings leaving in the afternoon, reaching Guernsey in about 3 hours and St Malo about 6 hours after leaving Poole. See Guernsey to St Malo for fares and the timetable.
Check Voyager sailings and fares
Where is Voyager now?
This live map shows the ship’s latest position and her track over the last 24 hours, from her AIS transmitter via VesselFinder. Tap or click the map to use it, and tap the ship for her speed, course and next port. You’ll usually find her between Poole, Guernsey, Jersey and St Malo. Positions can be a few minutes old.
Live map from VesselFinder. IMO 9221358.
On board Voyager
- Seating: every seat is included in your fare. Seats aren’t allocated, so pick your spot when you board. There are no cabins.
- Two bars serving French wines, beers, ciders and soft drinks.
- A café with its own seating and tables, serving fresh sandwiches, salads, pastries, snacks, cold drinks, tea and coffee.
- A duty-free shop with spirits, wines, tobacco, perfume, cosmetics, gadgets and accessories.
- An open viewing deck.
- Wi-Fi throughout the ship, and air conditioning.
- Baby changing and accessible toilets.
- No smoking anywhere on board, including e-cigarettes and on the outside deck.
There’s space to walk around during the crossing, and the bars and café have plenty of seating with good views.
Pets on Voyager
You can take your pet on Voyager between Guernsey and St Malo, from £20 per pet each way. Book your pet when you book your crossing. To enter France, dogs, cats and ferrets need a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate; see our travel rules for France.
Accessibility on Voyager
Brittany Ferries says that if you have limited mobility, you may find Voyager harder to get around than its cruise ferries. She has no lift, but there’s a sloped walkway from the car deck to the passenger areas, and there are accessible toilets on board. Tell Brittany Ferries about any assistance you need when you book.
Voyager specification
| Launched | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Shipyard | INCAT, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Type | High-speed catamaran |
| Length | 97.22 m |
| Beam | 26.6 m |
| Maximum draught | 3.43 m |
| Gross tonnage | 6,581 |
| Power | 28,320 kW |
| Service speed | 42 knots |
| Passengers | 850 (850 seats) |
| Cars | 235 |
| Cabins | None |
| IMO number | 9221358 |
Other Brittany Ferries ships: the Saint-Malo, Guillaume de Normandie, Mont St Michel, Pont-Aven, Armorique and Barfleur. See the Brittany Ferries fleet.
Voyager Ferry Guide FAQs
What routes does the Voyager sail?
Poole to Guernsey (about 3 hours), Guernsey to St Malo (about 2 hours) and Guernsey to Jersey (about 1 hour). You can also sail Poole to St Malo on the Voyager, via Guernsey, in about 6 hours.
How fast is the Voyager?
Brittany Ferries says she can reach 42 knots, which makes her the fastest ship in its fleet.
Are there cabins on the Voyager?
No. All seating is included in the fare and seats aren't allocated, so you choose your spot when you board. There are 850 seats, one for every passenger.
Is the Voyager accessible?
She has no lift, but there's a sloped walkway from the car deck to the passenger areas, and there are accessible toilets. Brittany Ferries says she may be harder to get around than its cruise ferries if you have limited mobility.
Can you smoke on the Voyager?
No. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, isn't allowed anywhere on board, including the outside deck.
Can I take my dog on the Voyager?
Yes. You can take a pet on Voyager between Guernsey and St Malo, from £20 per pet each way. To enter France, your pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate.
Where is the Voyager now?
The live map on this page shows her latest position and her track over the last 24 hours, from VesselFinder's AIS data. Her IMO number is 9221358.