The Spectacular Coastline Boat Tour: Discover Jersey's Historical and Natural Sights

Cruise Jersey’s coastline, explore Elizabeth Castle, and uncover historical tales. Experience St Aubin’s Bay and Noirmont Point from the sea.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corbiere Lighthouse (La Corbiere) - Visit our stunning lighthouse, known as “a place where crows gather,” originating from the word corbîn, which means crow. However, seagulls have long since taken over the coastal nesting sites from the crows.

  • Elizabeth Castle - Elizabeth Castle has protected Jersey for over 400 years. Sir Walter Raleigh served as Governor of Jersey from 1600 to 1603, and the grounds provided refuge to King Charles II during the English Civil War.

  • St. Brelade’s Bay Beach - This picturesque Jersey beach at St Brelade’s Bay is one of the island’s most beloved, cherished by visitors for its golden sand and safe swimming conditions.

  • St Aubin’s Harbour - Once a fishing village on the west side of Saint Aubin’s Bay, opposite St Helier to the east, St Aubin is the heart of the parish of St Brelade. Its name honors Saint Aubin, the 6th Century C.E. bishop of Angers, and may be linked to a long-lost chapel.

What's Included
  • 2 Hour boat Tour
  • Live commentary
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink
Additional Information

What better way to explore Jersey than from the sea? Embark on a cruise around the 16th-century Elizabeth Castle, uncovering fascinating tales of the saint who lived there as a hermit in a cave.

Marvel at the breathtaking views of St Aubin’s Bay, Noirmont Point, and Jersey’s southwest coast. Experiencing the island from the sea offers a unique perspective and is a must-do when visiting.

Location
Albert Pier
The boat departs from Albert Pier Pontoon on Albert Pier; just behind the Lifeboat Station. Locate the Lifeboat station/building on the western side of St Helier Marina.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J7575itdavidh
May 28, 2024
Relaxing Couple of Hours on the Jersey Duchess. - We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 Hr afternoon Tour on the Jeresy Duchess. We left St Helier around 2 p.m. on a lovely Sunny afternoon heading west around St Aubin's Bay, before seeing Portelet Bay & St Brelade's Bay before arriving at Corbiere Lighthouse. A really relaxing trip & whilst we were fully informed of the sights & sites that we were viewing it was all by way of a pre recorded commentary; it would have been a little more interesting if the captain or his 'mate' might have added 'appropriate commentary' enroute further enlightening us on our trip.
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Faith_k
May 24, 2024
Beautiful scenery and enjoyable trip. - Enjoyable boat ride with commentary. We were able to see parts of Jersey which we otherwise would not see.
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Carol_s
Oct 9, 2023
Fantastic experience - Spectacular scenery and lovely weather equals a brilliant experience. Very informative, not to be missed
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Drnasreenmuhammads
Sep 14, 2023
Must do thing in Jeresy! - It was an outstanding experience. Excellent communication by the team when they needed to change the time of the tour. We were traveling with parents and the cruise was very accessible and friendly for them. The commentary was informative and engaging. Beverages, snacks and bar were of good quality and reasonably priced. It's one of the best part of our trip. Highly recommended!
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Gill
Sep 3, 2023
Great day out - Brilliant zoo with lovely and very knowledgeable zoo keepers. Highlights were the gorillas, orangutans, bears and flamingos.
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Alihum
Jul 7, 2024
Boat Trip - Went on the Jersey Duchess on one of the very hot days a week ago. Bought tickets in Liberty Square (£50) each and walked (quite a distance) to Albert Quay. A lot of people waiting and got very crowded with people trying to get a good seat on the boat. Boat was a little late arriving which caused some discontent among people waiting. Once on the boat, seats were comfortable but quite squashed because number of people. Trip around the bays with a really good commentary. Pointed out a number of features that you probably couldn’t see from the roads on the island. Le Corbiere is spectacular from the island or the sea. A bar on the boat served hot/cold drinks and snacks. Crewed by Alice, the bar area was popular, especially those seats near the steps to the upper deck.
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Male123
Jun 24, 2024
Great overview of the island - Nice little tour. Long enough to see the island coastline and get a feel for what the island has to offer. But short enough to fit into a half day.
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Phk65
Jun 11, 2024
View from the sea - Booked this 2 hour cruise on the Jersey Duchess with the Waterbus Company and it’s a great way to see the South West coast of the island from a different perspective. I dare say the weather and sea conditions play a large part too but the commentary was clear, interesting and informative and the boat gets fairly close up to the various bays and attractions. Seems to be a popular trip but I was lucky enough to get a seat on top deck. Worth taking on board their advice to bring some additional clothing as it can get chilly at sea but remember the sun cream too! Once they’ve reached the lighthouse, it’s a straight run back to port but that’s fine as you’ve seen everything on the way out.
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Gerardletondal
Aug 23, 2023
Pleasant nautical experience - Good welcome from the staff. Relevant commentary (but in English only...) during this mini cruise which does not cover the tour of the island but nevertheless exploits an interesting coastline. The ship allows you to approach the coast... and the dolphins... if you are Lucky as we were. To discover the island, however, the “land” tour remains the best option.
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Jody
Sep 13, 2023
Relaxing boat tour with commentary - The boat arrived 20 minutes late. The tour was pleasant, with refreshments and a toilet on board. It was clean and quite comfortable, but not many seats outside.
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