St Peter Port, Guernsey, UK cruise holidays

A busy port since Roman times and one-time home of Victor Hugo, Guernsey's capital, St Peter Port, is the prettiest town in the Channel Islands with fine Georgian and Regency houses, tumbling terraced gardens, winding streets and hidden leafy alleyways. The best way to discover the true beauty of Guernsey is on foot, exploring the Ruettes - tranquil, quiet lanes that are dedicated to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. And history lovers will be in their element exploring Castle Cornet, the last Royalist stronghold of the English Civil War and now home to several museums and theatrical events. Fort Grey was a bastion against Napoleon and is now a fascinating Shipwreck Museum while the German Occupation Museum gives a vivid account of island life during WWII. When you have finished sightseeing, do leave time for shopping, as Duty Free Guernsey offers some of the world's best bargains on cameras and electrical goods, jewellery, perfume and wine (please note opening times might change during the weekend).
Frequently asked questions about St Peter Port, Guernsey
JAN | 5.3°C |
FEB | 5.5°C |
MAR | 7.4°C |
APR | 9.6°C |
MAY | 12.9°C |
JUN | 15.7°C |
JUL | 17.6°C |
AUG | 17.9°C |
SEP | 16.0°C |
OCT | 12.5°C |
NOV | 9.0°C |
DEC | 6.4°C |
The official language spoken in St Peter Port is English
The currency in St Peter Port is the Guernsey Pound (GGP)
1.5ltr bottle of water = £0.75
Coffee (from a restaurant) = £2.85
0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = £4.50
Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = £56.00
If the service was good you can round up or leave a small tip of 5-10%. Tipping bartenders isn't common or expected.
Lunch
Surf and Turf is the name of the culinary game in Guernsey - freshly caught and locally sourced seafood, as well as seasonal veggie produce.
Drinks
From fashionable cocktail spots, to local gastropubs or a basement bars hidden below the cobbled streets, you'll find the perfect place to unwind.
Shopping
Browse a range of luxury gifts, charming coastal houseware souvenirs or Cornish style fashion pieces offered by Guernsey's retailers and craftspeople.
Culture
Encounter St Peter Port's vibrant cultural offerings, from military museums to the work of accomplished local artists.
Outdoor
Escape into St Peter Port's beautiful Mediterranean French gardens and tangled English rural forests and inhale the fresh island air.