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St. Malo → Jersey Day Trip by DFDS Ferry — Saturday 25 October 2025 / Excursion d'une journée Saint-Malo → Jersey

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Day 1: St. Malo → Jersey

St. Malo, France / St. Helier, Jersey on October 25, 2025

7:45am

Breakfast at St-Malo Ferry Terminal café

Quick breakfast and coffee at one of the terminal cafés before check-in; cafés at the ferry terminal generally open early (often from about 7:00–8:00).
EUR6, 0h30m

8:30am

Arrive & check in at St. Malo DFDS terminal

Arrive ~55 minutes before departure to complete DFDS check-in/security and board; check-in windows can vary so allow time for queues.
Free, 0h55m

9:25am

DFDS Ferry Departure — St. Malo to Jersey

Board the DFDS ferry for the crossing to St. Helier; onboard facilities include a café and seating for the 1h50m crossing.
GBP45, 1h50m

11:15am

Arrive St. Helier Ferry Terminal (Jersey)

Disembark and walk into central St. Helier — the ferry terminal is within easy walking distance of shops, cafés and the Weighbridge market area.
Free, 0h15m

11:30am

Explore Weighbridge / St. Helier Saturday Market

Visit the lively Saturday market at the Weighbridge (typically open from ~9:30 to 13:00), great for local produce, cheese and souvenirs — open/close times can vary by season.
Free (market purchases extra), 0h45m

12:15pm

Jersey Museum & Art Gallery

Discover Jersey’s archaeology, wartime history and cultural displays; the museum normally opens around 10:00 and closes around 17:00 (check seasonal hours).
GBP8, 1h00m

1:15pm

Lunch at a waterfront bistro in St. Helier

Enjoy fresh seafood or local Jersey specialties at a harbor-front bistro (examples: lively waterside cafés and restaurants near the harbour); many eateries serve lunch from ~12:00–14:30 but check opening times for your chosen spot.
GBP20, 1h00m

2:15pm

Transfer to Elizabeth Castle

Walk or take the short ferry/boat service to Elizabeth Castle (reachable at low tide on foot causeway or by shuttle boat); the castle is usually open to visitors around 10:00–17:00 but check times for October.
GBP9, 0h15m

2:30pm

Visit Elizabeth Castle

Explore the historic fortress with panoramic harbour views and exhibits on Jersey’s maritime and military past; plan ~1–1.5 hours and verify last entry times (seasonal).
GBP9, 1h30m

4:00pm

Return to St. Helier — coffee & souvenir time

Return to the harbour area, enjoy a coffee or pick up any last-minute souvenirs; shops and cafés typically remain open into the late afternoon (check exact closing times).
GBP6, 0h30m

4:30pm

Head to St. Helier DFDS terminal (check-in for return)

Arrive at the terminal about 55–60 minutes before the scheduled departure to allow ample time for check-in and boarding procedures.
Free, 0h55m

5:25pm

DFDS Ferry Departure — Jersey to St. Malo

Board the DFDS ferry for the return crossing to St. Malo; relax onboard and enjoy views as you cross back to France.
GBP45, 1h50m

7:15pm

Arrive St. Malo Ferry Terminal

Disembark in St. Malo and conclude your day trip; if you need onward transport, local buses and taxis are available outside the terminal.
Free, End of day
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