A Maritime Adventure

Starting from St Helier Waterfront / Radisson Hotel or Pomme d’or Hotel

 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. by foot and by coach

Jersey Maritime Tour & South-East Coastal Experience

Harbour Walk, Maritime Museum & Scenic Island Drive

Looking for the best maritime tour in Jersey or unique things to do in St Helier, Jersey?

This expertly guided experience combines a historic harbour walk, an in-depth visit to the island’s leading maritime museum, and a scenic coastal tour to Gorey and beyond.

Perfect for visitors interested in Jersey’s shipbuilding history, privateering, Atlantic trade and coastal heritage.

St Helier Harbour Walk (60 Minutes)

Your Jersey harbour tour begins along the historic waterfront of St Helier.

Discover stories of Vikings, pirates, privateers and royalty as we walk past Castle Quay and St Helier Marina. Learn how Jersey became a maritime powerhouse through shipbuilding, global trade and the cod fishing industry.

We admire the beautifully restored 19th-century warehouses now home to the award-winning Jersey Maritime Museum — a landmark of the island’s seafaring legacy.

The walk continues around St Helier Town Marina to the Old Harbour and historic Quai des Marchands (1818), where political controversy once surrounded harbour expansion. Along the way, you’ll see Ariadne, the harbour’s distinctive steam clock, and enjoy superb photographic opportunities.

This guided walk offers essential insight into Jersey’s maritime history and harbour development.

Jersey Maritime Museum Visit (1½ Hours)

After refreshments, we explore the Jersey Maritime Museum in depth.

Interactive exhibits and engaging displays reveal:

• Jersey’s shipbuilding industry

• The Atlantic cod trade

• Navigation and life at sea

• Privateering and naval conflict

• Modern marine conservation

This is the most comprehensive way to understand Jersey’s powerful relationship with the sea.

Waterfront Lunch in St Helier

Lunch can be arranged at one of the excellent restaurants around Liberation Square and the Waterfront — an ideal location to relax before the afternoon coastal tour.

South-East Jersey Coastal Tour – Gorey & Mont Orgueil Castle

In the afternoon, we depart St Helier for a scenic drive along Jersey’s south-east coast.

Our destination is the picturesque harbour village of Gorey, overlooked by the magnificent medieval fortress of Mont Orgueil Castle.

Enjoy time to explore the harbour, browse independent shops and take in views of one of Jersey’s most iconic landmarks.

We continue to St Catherine’s Breakwater for afternoon tea and a stroll along the pier, with panoramic views across the Channel towards France.

Jersey Ramsar Coast & Conservation

As we return to St Helier, learn about Jersey’s internationally recognised Ramsar wetlands along the south-east coast.

These protected marine environments form part of the global Ramsar Convention for wetland conservation. Jersey proudly has four designated Ramsar sites, supporting birdlife, marine habitats and biodiversity.

This coastal tour blends history, heritage and conservation — offering one of the most complete Jersey island tours available.

Why Choose This Jersey Maritime Tour?

• Expert guided St Helier harbour walk

• In-depth visit to Jersey Maritime Museum

• Scenic south-east coastal drive

• Gorey harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle views

• Ramsar conservation coastline

• Ideal for history lovers, cruise visitors and cultural travellers

Book Your Jersey Harbour & Coastal Tour

If you’re searching for a Jersey maritime history tour, St Helier harbour walk, or a scenic Jersey coastal experience, this guided tour delivers a rich and memorable day exploring the island’s seafaring past and coastal beauty.

Price:

Guide Fee: £320 (up to 8 hours) or £210 (up to 4 hours)

Driver Fee: £35 to £45 per hour (depending on the size of the car)

To book this tour contact info@jerseyuncovered.com or call us on + 44 (0) 7797 741176

©  Kary Day/Jersey Uncovered