On Water
With an entire archipelago to explore, life on Tresco is largely spent on, in and around the water...
From never having sailed at all, our three children finished a very enjoyable week's tuition at the Sailing Centre confident and eager to do more. The Ruin cafe's terrace was also perfectly situated to allow us to monitor their progress with glass in hand!
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 dinghy, kayak, SUP board or small motorboat, or learn a new skill with water tuition from Tresco Sailing Centre.
The Sailing Centre - next to The Ruin Beach Café - is run by Sailing Scilly and manned throughout July & August. At other times, please call ahead to arrange hire and tuition.
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 August - 1st September 2024
Ocean Scilly Festival
Wednesday & Friday Evenings, May - September
Gig Racing Spectator Boats
April - September
Wildlife Boat Trips
May - September
Evening Boats
Throughout the year
