Tresco Boats
Island-hopping day trips, wildlife and scenic tours and arrival & departure transfers for the islands of Tresco & Bryher.
We operate all year round, with a full daily boating schedule during the main season (April to October). During March, we operate 7 days a week, with most boating on a phone-to-book basis.
From November to February inclusive, we offer limited boating on a phone-to-book basis only.
Seasonal Boating Schedule (1st April - 31st October)
| Between Tresco & Bryher | Daily |
| St Mary's | Monday - Saturday |
| St Martin's | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| St Agnes | Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday |
| Samson | Weather and tide dependent - call to enquire |
| Fishing & Wildlife Trips | Weather and tide dependent - call to enquire |
| Evening trips between Tresco & Bryher | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (May to September) |
| Evening trip to St Mary's | Thursday - please phone 01720 423373 to book - limited spaces |
Boats to other islands usually depart Tresco and Bryher mid-morning, returning late afternoon. There are usually a couple of options each day between Tresco and Bryher, and to St Mary's.
Boat times are subject to change due to weather and tidal variations, so we confirm boating in the afternoon a day in advance. We also produce an indicative weekly boating plan, though this is subject to change, so make sure to check confirmed times the day before travel.
During the winter months, most boating is on a phone-to-book basis, with scheduled trips to St Mary's on Thursdays and Saturdays (subject to weather, times confirmed the day before).
You can find out more about our services, check our boat times and get in touch below.
Book a Boat (Office open Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4pm)
Scheduled Boating for Friday 20th September
Tresco Boating
09:20 New Grimsby to St Martins
10:30 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Marys
12:15 Carn Near to St Marys
2:45 Carn Near to St Marys
Trip to follow the Gig Race - last of the season 6.40 New Grimsby on a Jetboat - please phone to book (maximum of 12 places)
Returning;
From St Marys; 12pm to Carn Near, 2:30 to Carn Near, 4pm to New Grimsby (via St Martins)
From St Martins; 4:30 to New Grimsby
From Bryher; 5pm from Quay
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Bryher Boating
09:15 Quay to Tresco and St Martins
10:45 Bar to St Marys
Trip to follow the Gig Race - last of the season 6.45 Quay on a Jetboat - please phone to book (maximum of 12 places)
Returning;
From St Marys; 4pm to Quay (via St Martins)
From St Martins; 4:30 to Quay
From Tresco; 5pm from New Grimsby
Scheduled boating for Thursday 19th September
Tresco Boating
09;45 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Agnes only
11:30 Carn Near to St Marys
3pm New Grimsby to Bryher
Returning;
From St Marys; 11:15 to Carn Near, 2:30 to New Grimsby, 4pm to New Grimsby (via St Agnes)
From St Agnes; 4:20 to New Grimsby
From Bryher; 2:55 from Bar, 4:50 from Quay
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Bryher Boating
09:30 Bar to Tresco
09:45 Bar to St Agnes and St Marys
2:55 Bar to Tresco
Returning;
From St Marys; 2:30 to Bar, 4pm to Quay (via St Agnes)
From St Agnes; 4:20 to Quay
From Tresco; 3pm or 5pm from New Grimsby
Our Boating Services
Find out more about the services we offer
Island-Hopping Daytrips
Scheduled boats operate daily throughout the main season, between Tresco & Bryher (daily), and to St Mary's (Monday - Saturday), St Martin's (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and St Agnes (Tuesday, Thursday Sunday). Boat times are confirmed above each day, but a weekly plan (subject to change) is also available above
Jetboat Specials
If our scheduled boat times don't suit, you can book or join a 'special' on one of our jetboats for a supplement. We usually need at least 24 hours' notice, and we'll confirm your exact boat time the afternoon before travel. To enquire, please call 01720 423373 or email us by clicking below
Arrival & Departure Transfers
Whether you travel by air or sea, we provide your onward transfer to Tresco and Bryher. Please let your accommodation provider know your travel plans and they’ll tell us (if you’re staying on Tresco, do this by clicking below) Standard transfers are on scheduled boats; a jetboat special is available at a supplement
Wildlife Spotting Trips
Seek out seals, seabirds, dolphins and more on a wildlife spotting trip exploring some of the lesser-known spots across the archipelago. Our wildlife trips are either aboard our larger ferries (a leisurely trip lasting approximately one hour and a half; under 14s half price; under 3s go free) or aboard our jetboats (a high speed, approx. one hour trip)
Gig Race Spectator Boats
Six rowers. Six paddles. One coxswain. Gig racing is Scilly's national sport – a celebration of our island heritage. On Wednesday and Friday evenings from May to September, hop onboard a spectator boat and cheer on our island crews. See boat boards and daily boat times above for details.
Evening Boats
Dine on a different island with our evening boats between Tresco and Bryher. From May to September, make the short hop across the water several evenings a week to dine on a different island. Don’t forget to make a table reservation in advance!
Fishing Trips
Head out across the archipelago to help you search for your supper - take home your catch of the day to share with friends and family! Trips are scheduled according to demand; please contact us for information.
Please Note
You must travel with your luggage; we will not be responsible for unaccompanied items.
We can carry kayaks, bikes and outboard engines by prior arrangement. We cannot carry other large freight items onboard; these should be sent as freight via the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.
We do not carry camping gas - this can be purchased from Bryher Campsite on arrival.
