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Storm Goretti update

Storm Goretti update

Dear Partners, 

We hope you and your teams are safe and haven’t experienced too much disruption following Storm Goretti. Our thoughts are with everyone affected across the islands. While there has been some severe damage to businesses and homes, we are thankful that no one has been seriously harmed. 

To support you during this period, we’ve pulled together some useful information to help you stay up to date on: 

  • Live updates

  • Road closures

  • Harbour and airport operations

  • Ferry services and schedules

Tourism across the Islands remains resilient, and we’re committed to working together to keep visitors informed and confident about their travel plans.  

If your business has sustained any damage, is closed today, or if there’s any way VisitGuernsey can assist by sharing important updates, please let us know. 

All enquiries and information can be directed to: enquiries@visitguernsey.com

Live updates

You can view all the latest updates from the States of Guernsey here. These updates include advice and span everything from fallen trees to waste disposal, health & social care to property damage. 

Road closures

For the latest information about road closures or to help plan your route: 

  • Many bus routes are impacted following last night's storm. Bus service information will be regularly updated on buses.gg and the Buses.gg Facebook page.

Our sister Islands

Following the storm, we have been in touch with our contacts in Alderney, Sark, and Herm to ensure everything is okay. We’re pleased to report that all islands are safe and assessing damage caused overnight.  

Sark Shipping has cancelled the 15:00 boat from Guernsey to Sark today, as well as the 16:00 return. The office is open as usual, however, the waiting room and left luggage cabins on the Inter-island Quay are currently closed. For further information please head to their website: Live Sailing Info | Isle of Sark Shipping 

The Herm Trident has cancelled all sailings today due to the weather. Their kiosk will reopen on Saturday 10 January from 11:15 - 12:15, and tickets can also be purchased on board the ferry outside of kiosk opening hours. Head to www.traveltrident.com for more information.  

Guernsey Ports update

Both the harbour and airport are fully open and operational today, following yesterday evening’s temporary closures due to the storm. All commercial partners, including car hire companies, cafés, and the duty-free shop, are also open for business. 

We’re excited to confirm that Guernsey Ports’ first-ever Travel Showcase will go ahead as planned this Sunday, 11 January, from 10:00 to 17:00.  

This event is aimed at local trade with a focus on outbound travel, including island hopping. Join them for a day of networking and holiday inspiration. Highlights include: 

  • A special appearance by Pierre the Bear, Brittany Ferries’ mascot 

  • Delicious food and refreshments 

  • Competitions, exclusive discounts, and giveaways 

  • Goodie bags for the first 50 attendees

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and explore exciting travel ideas.