Tresco Boat Services
Tresco Boat Services offers inter-island boating for the islands of Tresco and Bryher including island-hopping, scenic tours, private hire and arrivals & departures.
Please note that face coverings are mandatory on all Tresco Boat Services. Unless exempt, you will not be able to travel without a suitable face covering.
We are currently offering arrival and departure boating and a limited schedule of pleasure and scenic trips as outlined below. We are unable to offer supper boats this season.
Please familiarise yourself with our Safe Travel Information before you travel.
Scheduled Boating
Scheduled services run aboard our ferries Firethorn and Faldore.
Our usual daily schedule is listed below, but please note that services will vary at the current time due to Coronavirus safety measures.
Scheduled trips are advertised each afternoon for the following day on our Facebook page, Twitter account, on boat boards around the islands and below.
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| St Mary's | Monday to Saturday |
| Bryher/Tresco | Daily |
| St Martin's | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| St Agnes | Tuesday, Thursday |
| Wildlife Trips | Usually Sundays (weather & tide dependent) |
| Gig Racing | Wednesday & Friday nights during racing season |
Scheduled Boating for Tuesday 29th September
Outdoor seating only; please make sure you dress up warm and
wear waterproof clothing; hands will be sanitised when boarding the
boat.
Please remember to wear a face mask or covering for the duration of the trip.
Boating from Tresco
1015 Long Point to St Agnes then St Mary’s – no departures
1330 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary’s
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 1245 to New Grimsby; 2:30 to New Grimsby; 1600 to New Grimsby
From St Agnes: 1620 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 1450 Quay to New Grimsby; 1650 Quay to New Grimsby
Boating from Bryher
0950 Bar to Tresco, St Agnes and St Mary’s – no departures
1315 Bar to Tresco
1330 Bar to St Mary’s
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 1245 to Bar; 1430 to New Grimsby; 1600 to Quay
From St Agnes: 1620 to Quay
From Tresco: 1500 New Grimsby to Quay; 1700 New Grimsby to Quay
Scheduled boating for Wednesday 30th September
Boating from Tresco
0910 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Martin’s – no departures
1100 Carn Near to St Mary’s
1330 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary’s
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 1245 to New Grimsby; 1630 to Quay
From St Martin’s: 1500 from Highertown
From Bryher: 1530 Quay to New Grimsby; 1650 New Grimsby to Quay
Outdoor seating only; please make sure you dress up warm and wear waterproof clothing; hands will be sanitised when boarding the boat.
Please remember to wear a face mask or covering for the duration of the trip.
Boating from Bryher
0900 Bar to Tresco
0920 Bar to St Martin’s & St Mary's - no departures
1315 Bar to Tresco
1330 Bar to St Mary's
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 1245 to Bar; 1630 to Quay
From St Martin’s: 1500 from Highertown
From Tresco: 1530 New Grimsby to Quay; 1700 Quay to New Grimsby
Outdoor seating only; please make sure you dress up warm and
wear waterproof clothing; hands will be sanitised when boarding the
boat.
Please remember to wear a face mask or covering for the duration of the trip.
Special & Private Hire
Special Hire and Private Hire is also available, allowing you to book a boat at a time to suit you. To enquire, please call +44 (0)1720 423373 during normal office hours, or email us. Please note: boats must be booked in advance as we cannot guarantee availability on the day.
Boating for St Martin's
Tresco Boat Services provides all special hire boating for St Martin's. To book, please call the Tresco Boats office on +44 (0)1720 423373 during normal office hours, or email us.
Scheduled boating for St Martin's is operated by St Mary's Boatmen's Association in the summer and St Agnes Boating in the winter. Schedule information is available from these operators.
