join our mailing list

Herm Navigation

Having made it as far as Guernsey a cruising holiday is not complete without a visit to Herm Island.  The navigation into Herm is relatively straightforward and well documented, both for daytime and evening journeys. 

Most boaters find the easiest time to visit Herm is within three hours either side of high water.  At this time the Herm harbour is fully accessible to most boats and it also coincides with the opening of the marina gates on Guernsey.

For the three hours either side of low water boats are restricted to using the Rosaire landing which uses a different approach that is not detailed on these pages.  Please consult local guidebooks for further information.

The information in these sections is meant as a guide only and is not a subsitute for proper passage planning.  It is advised that anyone choosing to come to Herm in their own boat should first consult detailed navigational texts and charts.