mamkmm2 Posted April 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Here are some of the resources that I've been using to plan our day in St. Peter Port. Thought I would share and maybe save someone some time and/or work. Websites: http://www.visitguernsey.com/st-peter-port http://www.visitguernsey.com/cruise-visitors https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g551622-St_Peter_Port_Guernsey_Channel_Islands-Vacations.html http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=547 https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Guernsey/Saint_Peter_Port-733193/TravelGuide-Saint_Peter_Port.html http://www.chriscruises.com/2013/09/ten-things-to-do-in-st-peter-port-guernsey-channel-islands/ Maps: http://www.mapquest.com/great-britain/st-peter-port-282409004 http://www.guernseyharbours.gov.gg/article/103073/Maps-of-St-Peter-Port-Harbour Self-guiding walks of St. Peter Port: http://www.visitguernsey.com/tasty-walks I found the maps and audio (that you can download to your smart phone and play as you walk) very useful. Tasty Walk 2 is the one that I'm most focused on for this port. Very cool virtual tour of St. Peter Port: http://www.destination360.com/europe/uk/guernsey-saint-peter-port/virtual-tour There's a youtube channel by a gentleman named Vic who has done all sorts of vids of St. Peter Port. He's fond of boats and tends to talk a lot but he does provide some information. Below is his youtube on Cornet Castle [YOUTUBE]GOrmbENIT3s[/YOUTUBE] For a broader look at the island of Guernsey this is a pretty good vid: [YOUTUBE]umLE6rt09GY[/YOUTUBE] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Thanks we have been there once and loved the place. We took the public bus up the coast and walked the sea cliffs back to town. We have another stop planned there next year so your links are of a great help. Edited April 1, 2016 by KirkNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Excellent. Thank you for sharing this with us. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamkmm2 Posted April 1, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This will be our third cruise and first trip ever to Europe. I'm so excited I can't stand it. LOL! Though we have traveled extensively in the USofA. Hubby and I spend a lot of time enjoying the anticipation before a trip and part of that is researching the various places we go and want to do. To us it makes for a more relaxing experience once vacation time does begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted April 1, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thanks we have been there once and loved the place. We took the public bus up the coast and walked the sea cliffs back to town. We have another stop planned there next year so your links are of a great help. Can you go into a little more detail about the walk...this is something we would enjoy for part of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted April 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2016 From the stern of the Celebrity Silhouette: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamkmm2 Posted April 2, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thank you so much for sharing that photo. It is really pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) Can you go into a little more detail about the walk...this is something we would enjoy for part of the day. http://www.guernseywalker.me.uk/East%20and%20south.html We did R2 and R1 (R1 we did backwards). The walks are fairly well marked and you can't really get lost as you are walking along the coast. You can take a cab to the Jerbourgh Hotel or bus 81. We took the bus, it costs 1€. The bus starts about 15 minute walk from the tender drop off. Here is the bus info: http://buses.gg/journey_planner_results?leaving=St+Peter+Port&going=Jerbourg+Hotel&leave%5B0%5D=5&leave%5B1%5D=4&leave%5B2%5D=11&leave%5B3%5D=00&submit=Ok%2C+plan+my+trip&optionx=0 Edited April 2, 2016 by KirkNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2016 We did a great bike tour of about half the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2016 We did a great bike tour of about half the island. That's a great idea as well. Where did you get the bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2016 That's a great idea as well. Where did you get the bikes? The bikes were at the dock where we tendered. Sorry, I don't remember if the tour was private or a ship's excursion. However, it wasn't expensive. The route was nice and about 14 or 15 miles, which was not a problem for DW and I, since we bike at home twice that distance on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcruz Posted April 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2016 This will be our third cruise and first trip ever to Europe. I'm so excited I can't stand it. LOL! Though we have traveled extensively in the USofA. Hubby and I spend a lot of time enjoying the anticipation before a trip and part of that is researching the various places we go and want to do. To us it makes for a more relaxing experience once vacation time does begin. I am glad that you're so excited but the Caribbean Princess has the British Isles cruise on July 7 and 19 but not on July 17. It would be a shame if you got there 10 days late or 2 days early. Have a great cruise. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamkmm2 Posted April 2, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I am glad that you're so excited but the Caribbean Princess has the British Isles cruise on July 7 and 19 but not on July 17. It would be a shame if you got there 10 days late or 2 days early. Have a great cruise. Robert LOL. Yeah, I know the correct date. My fingers just didn't get the message. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecuador Posted April 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 3, 2016 mamkmm2 Thanks for sharing the info.We will be visiting st peter port on our next cruise and plan to use the public bus to tour around the Island.The cost is only £1 per journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 3, 2016 mamkmm2 Thanks for sharing the info.We will be visiting st peter port on our next cruise and plan to use the public bus to tour around the Island.The cost is only £1 per journey. Just a warning, road traffic can be very congested on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearlakegal Posted April 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Would it be easy to rent a car here? Or better to just ride the bus? How much of the island can you see by bus in 1/2 day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearlakegal Posted April 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thank you for posting all of the info on Guernsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Would it be easy to rent a car here? Or better to just ride the bus?How much of the island can you see by bus in 1/2 day? Depends how much you get off ;). I think the bus that circle the whole island takes around an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkgur Posted April 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 4, 2016 The season started in Guernsey on Friday, with the Amadea from its round South America cruise and the Azura southbound on Saturday. If you would like to get an idea of the liners in Guernsey you can have a look at my blog, http://guernseyliners.blogspot.com/ This season see's a easier climb from the tender pontoon in St Peter Port. Hope you all enjoy your visit, the round the island bus ride gets very crowded with queues at busy time. The walks in the higher levels of St Peter Port gives good views out over the east coast. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks, I will check out your blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamkmm2 Posted April 4, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted April 4, 2016 The season started in Guernsey on Friday, with the Amadea from its round South America cruise and the Azura southbound on Saturday. If you would like to get an idea of the liners in Guernsey you can have a look at my blog, http://guernseyliners.blogspot.com/ This season see's a easier climb from the tender pontoon in St Peter Port. Hope you all enjoy your visit, the round the island bus ride gets very crowded with queues at busy time. The walks in the higher levels of St Peter Port gives good views out over the east coast. Nigel Thank you for the link to your blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightchik Posted May 31, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thank you ~ what a valuable planning tool for our upcoming British Isles Cruise in August 2016[emoji636] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernseycruiser Posted September 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 23, 2016 A link for those of you who may not have seen this in the news section http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7249 Welcome in advance to those of you who are booked or plan to be on a cruise which stops in Guernsey in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prish Posted September 24, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 24, 2016 A link for those of you who may not have seen this in the news section http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7249 Welcome in advance to those of you who are booked or plan to be on a cruise which stops in Guernsey in 2017. Guernseycruiser, thanks for the link. We were in St Peter Port last year and will be going there again next June. My mom will be with us and the Petit Train sounds like something she'd find interesting. We'll also be doing the bus ride round the island, I hope to visit the underground hospital which I missed last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted September 24, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Does anyone know who Princess contracts for their walking tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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