119,664 visitors came to Guernsey in Q3 2026 by plane, ferry or yacht, up 7% on the same time last year and up 16% on three years ago, with visitors also more likely than ever to recommend Guernsey to a friend or relative.
The number of visitors who stayed at least one night was 85,520, which is a 9% increase on Q3 2025 and 15% increase from Q3 2023. The number of day trip visitors arriving by plane or ferry was also up by 4% on last year and up 33% from three years ago at 22,535.
The number of visitors from France in Q3 2026 was up by 103% compared with three years ago, and 21% up on the same time last year. Visitors from the UK also increased by 5% on last year and 5% from three years ago, with visitors from the rest of the world up by 14% on last year and 38% from three years ago.
Those visiting the island for leisure increased by 11% on the same time last year, with increases also seen in those visiting friends and family and those coming over for business.
Cruise visitors also increased by 24% in Q3 2026 compared with the same time last year.
Accommodation occupancy levels were also higher in the months of July (84%), August (84%) and September (82%) than the respective months in 2025.
Deputy Lee Van Katwyk, Tourism Lead for the Committee for Economic Development, said:
“The increase in visitors we’ve seen is really encouraging, but where these visitors are coming from is also really interesting. As we already know, the increase in French visitors over the past few years is phenomenal, and something that we hope will continue to grow. But it’s not just France, with the number of visitors from the UK also up.”
Charlie Walker, Co-Chair of the Tourism Advisory Board, said:
“It’s fantastic to see the continued rise in visitors, but what pleases me the most about this is our ever-increasing Net Promoter Score, now reaching 78. Not only are people coming here, but they are enjoying our island’s beauty, friendliness and everything else so much that they are more likely than ever to recommend the island to others. It’s no surprise then that our number of returning visitors is up significantly.”
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