Our Fleet
The Condor Ferries fleet consists of four vessels: The Condor Express, Condor Vitesse and Condor Rapide - high speed fast car ferries, and the Commodore Clipper - an all-weather conventional ferry. Using an Automatic Identification System (AIS), our ferries’ location and speed can be tracked. A live map of our ferries positions can be viewed here Live vessel positions.
Condor Express and Condor Vitesse Fast Ferries
These two high speed fast car ferries operate between the UK and Channel Islands connecting with ferry services on to France, with space for 741 passengers and 175 cars. A computerised ride-control system offers the smoothest possible journey along with many other features and facilities.
Onboard Facilities
- Spacious air-conditioned passenger lounges
- Guaranteed seat for everyone
- Reclining seat option
- Caféteria serving delicious hot meals and snacks
- Duty-free shop - for all the essential bargains!
- Upper deck bar and shop
- Club Class Lounge
- Children's TV room
Technical Specifications |
| Completed |
1997/1998 |
| Gross tonnage |
5,005 |
| Service Speed |
31 knots |
| Length |
86.62 metres |
| Beam |
26 metres |
| Max Draught |
3.7 metres |
| Crew |
30 |
| Passenger Capacity |
741 |
| Max Car Capacity |
175 |
| Seats |
741 |
| Power |
28,320 kW |
| Shipyard |
INCAT - Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Condor Rapide
The high speed fast car ferry, Condor Rapide operates between the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey and St Malo, France, with space for 741 passengers and 175 cars.
Onboard Facilities
- Spacious air-conditioned passenger lounges
- Guaranteed seat for everyone
- Caféteria serving delicious hot and cold snacks
- Duty-free shop - for all the essential bargains!
- Upper deck bar and shop
- Club Class Lounge
- Children's TV room
Technical Specifications |
| Completed |
1997 |
| Gross tonnage |
5,005 |
| Service Speed |
31 knots |
| Length |
86.62 metres |
| Beam |
26 metres |
| Max Draught |
3.6 metres |
| Crew |
30 |
| Passenger Capacity |
741 |
| Max Car Capacity |
175 |
| Seats |
741 |
| Power |
28,320 kW |
| Shipyard |
INCAT - Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Commodore Clipper Conventional Ferry
A purpose-built conventional ferry designed for a year round, all-weather service. This well-equipped ship operates daily between Portsmouth and the Islands and has space for 300 passengers and over 100 cars.
Onboard Facilities
- En suite cabins
- Reclining Seats
- Brasserie
- Lounge Bar
- Duty Free Shop
- Children’s Area
- Club Class
Technical Specifications |
| Completed |
1999 |
| Gross tonnage |
14,000 |
| Service Speed |
18.5 knots |
| Length |
129 metres |
| Beam |
23.4 metres |
| Max Draught |
5.0 metres |
| Crew |
38 |
| Passenger Capacity |
500 |
| Seats |
500 |
| Power |
8,640 Kw |
| Shipyard |
Van der Giessen-de Noord, Netherlands |