Treasures of the Channel Isles

Friday 8th to Saturday 16th August 2025

Experience the diverse beauty of the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and Alderney, each with their own unique character. Bustling ports, stunning coastlines and old world charm await in this archipelago, officially the sunniest place in the British Isles.

Friday 8th August

When all guests had embarked in Portland, we enjoyed a rousing sail away as we cruised to our overnight anchorage in Weymouth Bay.

Saturday 9th August

After spending the morning cruising on passage towards the Channel Islands, we arrived and berthed alongside in Braye, Alderney, where guests took a ride on the train from Braye to the lighthouse.

We remained alongside overnight in Braye, Alderney where the Welcome Gala reception was held out on the Skye Deck.

Sunday 10th August

During the morning we cruised on passage towards St Helier, Jersey for our afternoon visit to Mont Orgueil Castle.

We remained alongside in St Helier overnight.

Monday 11th August

Today guests enjoyed an island tour in the morning and a visit Samares House and Gardens in the afternoon.

We remained alongside in St Helier overnight.

Tuesday 12th August

Departing from Jersey in the early morning, we cruised on passage towards Guernsey where we arrived and berthed alongside in St Peter Port late morning for pre-lunch walks ashore. After lunch on board, guests embarked on the ‘Wartime Guernsey’ tour during the afternoon.

We remained alongside in St Peter Port, Guernsey overnight.

Wednesday 13th August

This morning, guests went on a tour to visit the Guernsey Museum and Candie Gardens.

In the afternoon, they embarked on the local ferry to Herm Island for a walking tour.

We remained alongside overnight in St Peter Port, Guernsey.

Thursday 14th August

Today, guests enjoyed a full day tour with lunch on Sark island with rides by horse and cart or tractor.

We remain alongside overnight in St Peter Port, Guernsey.

Friday 15th August

Our final visit of the cruise was a tour of Castle Cornet which overlooks St Peter Port harbour.

We spent the afternoon cruising on passage towards our overnight anchorage in Weymouth bay. Guests enjoyed Bridge Visits and 3rd Officer Alistair was busy updating cruise itinerary maps for each guest to take home as a souvenir of their voyage.