On Water
With an entire archipelago to explore, life on Tresco is largely spent on, in and around the water...
Tresco Boat Services
From island-hopping day trips to wildlife sea safaris, evening supper boats and Gig Race spectator trips, take to the waves with Tresco Boat Services
Boat Hire & Watersports Tuition
Explore under your own steam in a motorboat, daysailer, dinghy, kayak or SUP from the Hut 62 Tresco watersports hire crew on Ravensporth Beach, next to The Ruin Beach Café.
Hut 62 Tresco is open daily throughout July and August, and outside these times, you can hire by reservation.
For those staying on the other side of the island, Hut 62 can also arrange for you to hire from Farm Beach, in front of the Flying Boat Café & Deli.
Swimming with Seals
Head to neighbouring St Martin's and see these elegant creatures in the crystal clear seas of their natural environment
Swimming Pools
In addition to the giant pool surrounding Tresco, the island has two indoor pools and two heated outdoor pools to enjoy. Access is included with your holiday accommodation
Events & Experiences on the Water
March TO October 2025
Row in a Gig
23rd - 31st August 2025
Ocean Scilly Festival
Wednesday & Friday Evenings, May - September
Gig Racing Spectator Boats
April - September
Wildlife Boat Trips
May - September
Evening Boats
Throughout the year
