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Guernsey Looks to Welcome You Back
We are hoping to be able to welcome you back to our shores from 1st July. Our response to COVID-19 has been recognised around the globe. As a result of strict border controls and an amazing #GuernseyTogether spirit, 2020 saw Islanders live free of restrictions for most of the year, safe in our Bailiwick Bubble.
Sadly, that meant we couldn’t see you, and we have missed you more than you know.
We do however, have reason to be cautiously optimistic, so we have put together this update on the future travel opportunities to The Islands of Guernsey for you.
Future travel opportunities
The 30th April will mark the return of regional / country prevalence restrictions in relation to testing and self-isolation on arrival, meaning that some visitors will have different restrictions based upon their originating country. Some may not have to self-isolate for the current compulsory 14 days. These details will be determined closer to the time. This coincides with the anticipated completion of the administration of the first dose of vaccine for priority groups on the islands.
The 1st July 2021 has been named as the earliest point that our borders will be able to reopen completely with no country or regional variations. This is subject to the progression of the local vaccination programme, as well as the developing situation in the rest of the world. At that point, the requirement for a single test at the border or pre-travel, may be retained. This will be dependent on Public Health concerns at the time.
Making plans
Over the coming weeks, we will continue to update you on opportunities for visiting the Islands. To enable you to tentatively plan, there are currently flights on sale to Guernsey from London Gatwick and Southampton with our local airline, Aurigny, up to October half term 2022. Blue Islands have flights on sale for travel up until March 2022. Condor Ferries have also published their upcoming schedule, should you choose to sail.
Looking ahead to summer!
Our hospitality industry is ready and raring to welcome you once again. Hotels, restaurants, museums and other attractions are looking forward to being able to welcome visitors once again. There are also a variety of live events and festivals planned across the islands for the second half of the year. You can browse options here and more will be added in the coming weeks.
We know many of you love our Islands and we have been looking after them while you’ve been away.
While we can't welcome you today, we all look forward to welcoming you in the near future with open arms.
