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We can help you book your perfect break to Tresco. We all live here, so it's our specialist subject!

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By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

Fly direct to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters - making the flight to the Isles of Scilly as memorable as the destination

Before you Arrive

Before you Arrive

Our pre-arrival checklist - from letting us know your travel plans to ordering your wine and groceries

Tresco Islandshare

Tresco Islandshare

Own a piece of this unique island, with 40 years of holidays on Tresco as more than just a visitor. Discover Islandshares for sale...

Tresco Offers & Breaks

Tresco Offers & Breaks

From seasonal escapes to wellness and creative breaks and last-minute offers, discover our latest offers & breaks on Tresco Island

Eating

Eating

From beachfront dining to our cosy inn, get a taste for island-inspired dining with a Tresco twist

Grocery

Grocery

Place a pre-arrival grocery order and we'll deliver to your accommodation on your arrival

Events & Experiences

Events & Experiences

From the Low Tide Event to live music, Abbey Garden Theatre and more, discover extraordinary events on the Isles of Scilly

Day Trips to Tresco

Day Trips to Tresco

Whether you're coming from elsewhere on Scilly, or further afield in Devon or Cornwall, a day trip to Tresco is the perfect day out

By Sea

Sail to the Isles of Scilly aboard Scillonian III from Penzance Harbour. From your arrival on St Mary's, it's just a short boat transfer to Tresco.

The crossing from Penzance to St. Mary’s take around 2hrs and 45 minutes, giving you a unique perspective of some of Cornwall’s most iconic coastline. The Scillonian operates from March to November, sailing daily in peak season and on a slightly reduced timetable in the early spring and late autumn.

The Scillonian is a passenger ferry only and cars cannot be brought to the islands. You can leave your car in the secure car park with Scilly Parking or Isles of Scilly Parking and use their convenient shuttle services to and from the quay.

Firethorn of Bryher

Transfers to Tresco

Be sure to label every piece of luggage with a blue Tresco luggage label at Penzance Quay. Don't forget to also label your luggage with your name and accommodation details.

Shortly before arrival at St Mary's, listen out for the time of the next Tresco Boat Services boat to Tresco (this is also on a board on the quay). Travel to Tresco is usually aboard the blue ferry Firethorn and normally departs around 30 minutes after the Scillonian docks (payable onboard by cash or card; for current fares, please see the Tresco Boats page). If you used blue Tresco luggage labels, your bags will be transferred to Firethorn automatically (please note that you must travel with your luggage).

On arrival on Tresco, our complimentary electric shuttle will take you to your accommodation. Please point out your bags to our driver on arrival on Tresco.

Please note: You must let us know your travel itinerary using the link below - we don't get these details from your travel provider and won't be there to meet you without them.

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Stay on Tresco

Winter and Festive breaks are not always available to book online - for cottage stays or New Inn breaks over the winter months please go to Winter on Tresco or call 01720 422849.

Or call +44 (0)1720 422 849