Saint Peter Port

Saint Peter Port stands apart from other cruise ports with its intimate, walkable harbour framed by cobbled lanes, glowing flower displays, and a medieval fortress that hums with history. As Guernsey’s capital and main port, it puts the island’s beaches, history and legends at your doorstep, inviting you to stroll along quaint lanes lined with tiny churches, shop-fronts, and cafes. Signature experiences await around Castle Cornet, where the centuries-old fort crowns a craggy island and the midday gun fires with a thunderous punctuality, offering panoramic views across one of the Channel Islands’ prettiest harbours. Within the castle walls, four gardens and five museums give a rich lens into Guernsey’s past, from medieval life to modern island stories. For variety, you can hop a short walk to the shoreline to watch boats drift past pastel façades, or join a shore excursion that showcases hidden beaches, wartime tunnels, and cliff paths that reveal dramatic seascapes. The port’s fleet features a protected harbour with reliable access for the season’s cruise calls, streamlined docking, and efficient turnarounds that help you maximise your time on shore. Onboard services at the port level include multilingual information desks, clear wayfinding, and curated island itineraries that pair perfectly with shipboard amenities, ensuring that your Guernsey call leaves you with a wealth of memories, from sunlit beaches to stories whispered by the harbour’s flowering arcades.