Alderney will welcome eight cruise ships in 2026, which are expected to bring several hundred day visitors to the island.

The island will also receive several scheduled stops from the French ferry operator, Manche Iles Express, which provides day trips from Dielette, in Normandy. 

Caroline Gauvain, from Visit Alderney, said the boats provide an opportunity to demonstrate the island’s hospitality. 

She said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Alderney’s famous warm welcome.”

“Although cruise ship guests are with us for a short time, we’re confident they’ll leave with wonderful memories of our unique island, tell their friends and hopefully be inspired to return for a longer stay,” she continued.

  • Day trip schedules. The schedule can be found on the Guernsey Harbours website.
  • Day trip schedules. The schedule can be found on the Manche Iles Express website.

A full schedule of the visits is available on the official Guernsey Harbour website.