Brittany Ferries

St Peter Port

Part of BAI (Bretagne Angleterre Irlande SA)

Standout

Active since 1972

Story

Founded in 1972 by Breton farmer Alexis Gourvennec to export cauliflowers and artichokes to the UK. Acquired 51% of Condor Ferries in 2024, moving to full ownership. Won 15-year Guernsey lifeline ferry contract in December 2024, effective from spring 2025. Condor brand being retired in favour of Brittany Ferries Channel Islands.

Brittany Ferries, a French ferry operator founded in 1972 and subsidiary of BAI (Bretagne Angleterre Irlande SA), operates Guernsey's lifeline sea links from White Rock, St Peter Port under a 15-year contract with the States of Guernsey until 2040. Trading as Brittany Ferries Channel Islands — formerly Condor Ferries — it runs routes to Poole, Portsmouth, Jersey, and St Malo, offering high-speed and conventional sailings, car and foot passenger travel, freight services, and holiday packages.

Specialises in3

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Quick facts

Established
1972 · 54 years
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Restroom
Industries served
Commercial, Residential

People1

  • Christophe MathieuCEO

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • high-speed and conventional sailings
  • holiday packages

Contact

Social
Address
White Rock, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2LL

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Brittany Ferries.

  • 2024Acquired 51% of Condor Ferries
  • 2024Won 15-year Guernsey lifeline ferry contract

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