On a bright sunny spring afternoon Condor Ferries welcomed over 3,000 visitors to Poole Quay for a day of free family fun to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first ever sailing from the Channel Islands to France in 1964.

Great British Life: Amy OBrien (Channel Islands Marketing Executive)Amy OBrien (Channel Islands Marketing Executive) (Image: Connells Photography)

The fast ferry ‘Condor Express’, decorated with gold balloons and bunting, made a striking sight moored at Poole Quay and visitors were invited on board to take a tour, visit the Bridge (a popular choice with youngsters) and meet the ship’s Captain.

Great British Life: Janine Hocking (Administration), Jeff Robson (Guest Service Manager), Sally Greenwood (Retail Team Leader)Janine Hocking (Administration), Jeff Robson (Guest Service Manager), Sally Greenwood (Retail Team Leader) (Image: Archant)

Representatives from Jersey, Guernsey and St Malo tourism organisations, where Condor sails to, were also on board to offer information about activities, events and accommodation in the Channel Islands and the Brittany region of France. In addition visitors sampled local delicacies from the destinations, including Jersey black butter.

Great British Life: James Fulford (CEO, Condor Ferries) and Captain Steve Leake (Master)James Fulford (CEO, Condor Ferries) and Captain Steve Leake (Master) (Image: Connells Photography)

Great British Life: Alfie (age 6) and Louie (age 9) hvaing fun on board the Condor ExpressAlfie (age 6) and Louie (age 9) hvaing fun on board the Condor Express (Image: Archant)

For more details about sailings visit condorferries.co.uk*

Great British Life: Diana Rodriguez (Stewardess) offering samples of Jersey Black ButterDiana Rodriguez (Stewardess) offering samples of Jersey Black Butter (Image: Connells Photography)

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