Islander is Brittany Ferries’ conventional ferry for Guernsey. She sails Portsmouth to Guernsey and, on Saturdays until 31 October 2026, Guernsey to St Malo. From 4 November 2026 she sails Guernsey to Cherbourg, five days a week in winter. She carries up to 400 passengers, with en-suite cabins, two lounges and pet-friendly cabins.
She’s slower than the high-speed Voyager, but has cabins, a brasserie and a wine bar for the longer crossings. Condor Ferries bought her in 2023, and after Brittany Ferries took over Condor she was renamed Islander and repainted in Brittany Ferries’ colours in March 2025, after a month-long refit in Poland.
Where Islander sails
- Portsmouth to Guernsey.
- Guernsey to St Malo: on Saturdays, usually leaving Guernsey at 07:30 and taking about 5 hours 30 minutes. The last of these sailings is on 31 October 2026.
- Guernsey to Cherbourg: from 4 November 2026, leaving Guernsey at 06:30 and arriving at 11:00 French time (about 3 hours 30 minutes). She sails Wednesday to Sunday until 21 March 2027, then Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. It’s part of a triangle from Portsmouth to Guernsey, Guernsey to Cherbourg, and Cherbourg back to Portsmouth.
Times can change with the tides, so check live times for your date.
Check Islander sailings and fares
Where is Islander 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. Positions can be a few minutes old.
Live map from VesselFinder. IMO 9323704.
Cabins and lounges
- En-suite cabins with 1, 2, 3 or 4 berths, inside or outside.
- Superior cabins with a large window.
- Pet-friendly cabins, for up to 2 pets.
- Cabins are available on overnight sailings, and at a reduced rate on day sailings.
- Horizon Lounge seats: an upgrade with sea views and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Club lounge seats, with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Food, drink and facilities
- Courtyard Brasserie: light bites and snacks.
- Cove wine bar: wine, charcuterie and cheese boards.
- Adore Duty-Free: fragrance, beauty products, tech, gifts, sweets, wines, spirits and tobacco.
- A children’s TV lounge.
- Wi-Fi on board.
Opening times change through the year, so check on board. On busier sailings a small number of vehicles may be parked in an open area on deck.
Pets on Islander
Islander has pet-friendly cabins, for up to 2 pets per cabin, so you can keep your dog with you on the longer crossings. Your dog needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate to enter France; check Brittany Ferries’ pet travel information for the rules on your route.
Islander history and specification
Built in 2005, she sailed under other names before Condor Ferries bought her in March 2023 for its Channel Islands services, naming her Condor Islander. After Brittany Ferries took over Condor, the “Condor” was dropped from her name, and on 24 March 2025 she began sailing from Portsmouth in Brittany Ferries’ colours.
| Built | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Passengers | Up to 400 |
| Freight | 1,286 lane metres |
| Cabins | 1 to 4-berth, en-suite |
| IMO number | 9323704 |
Other Brittany Ferries ships: the high-speed Voyager, and the cruise ferries Saint-Malo, Guillaume de Normandie, Mont St Michel, Pont-Aven and Armorique. See the Brittany Ferries fleet.
Islander Ferry Guide FAQs
What routes does the Islander sail?
Portsmouth to Guernsey, and Guernsey to St Malo on Saturdays until 31 October 2026. From November 2026 she sails a triangle: Portsmouth to Guernsey, Guernsey to Cherbourg, and Cherbourg back to Portsmouth. Guernsey to Cherbourg starts on 4 November 2026, leaving at 06:30, five days a week in winter and three days a week from late March 2027.
Does the Islander have cabins?
Yes, en-suite 1, 2, 3 and 4-berth cabins, inside and outside, and superior cabins with a large window. On day sailings cabins are sold at a reduced rate.
Can I take my dog on the Islander?
Yes. The Islander has pet-friendly cabins, for up to 2 pets per cabin.
What is there to eat on the Islander?
The Courtyard Brasserie for light bites and snacks, and the Cove wine bar with wine, charcuterie and cheese boards. Opening times change through the year.
Where is the Islander 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 9323704.
Was the Islander called Condor Islander?
Yes. Condor Ferries bought her in 2023 and named her Condor Islander. After Brittany Ferries took over Condor, she was renamed Islander and, in March 2025, began sailing in Brittany Ferries' colours.