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 more comprehensive daily boating schedule from March to October.
Boat times are subject to change due to weather and tidal variations, so we confirm boating a day in advance. However, during the main season, we also produce a weekly boating plan to help you plan your stay (though this is subject to change, so make sure to check back the day before travel).
You can find out more about our services, check our boat times and get in touch below.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Book a Boat (Office open Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4pm)
Our Boating Services
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 below each day, but a weekly plan (subject to change) is available below
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 a couple of hours; under 14s half price; under 3s go free) or aboard our jetboats (a high speed, 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 below for details.
Supper Boats
Dine on a different island with our supper 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!
Scheduled Boating for Wednesday 18th May
Tresco Boating
09:45 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Martin’s
11:00 New Grimsby to St Mary’s
1pm Carn Near to St Mary’s
3:40 New Grimsby to Bryher
Returning
From St Mary’s: 12:45 to Carn Near; 3pm to New Grimsby
From St Martin’s: 4:15 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 3:30 Bar to New Grimsby; 4:45 Quay to New Grimsby
Evening supper boat to Bryher at 6pm New Grimsby, returning at 9pm from Quay
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Bryher Boating
09:30 Quay to Tresco
09:45 Quay to St Martin’s
11:00 Bar to St Mary’s
3:30 Bar to Tresco
Returning
From St Mary’s: 3pm to Bar
From St Martin’s: 4:15 to Quay
From Tresco: 3:40 New Grimsby to Bar; 5pm New Grimsby to Quay
Evening supper boat to Tresco at 6pm Quay, returning at 9pm from New Grimsby
Scheduled boating for Tuesday 17th May
Tresco Boating
09:45 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Agnes
11:00 Carn Near to St Mary’s
3pm New Grimsby to Bryher
Returning
From St Mary’s: 2:30 to New Grimsby; 4pm to New Grimsby (via St Agnes)
From St Agnes: 4:20 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 2:55 Bar to New Grimsby; 4:50 Quay to New Grimsby
Evening supper boat to Bryher at 6pm New Grimsby, returning at 9pm from Quay
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Bryher Boating
09:30 Bar to Tresco
09:45 Bar to St Agnes and St Mary’s
2:55 Bar to Tresco
Returning
From St Mary’s: 2:30 to Bar; 4pm to Quay (via St Agnes)
From St Agnes: 4:20 to Quay
From Tresco: 3pm New Grimsby to Bar; 5pm New Grimsby to Quay
Evening supper boat to Tresco at 6pm Quay, returning at 9pm from New Grimsby
