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
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 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!
Fishing Trips
Every Wednesday we 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!
Scheduled Boating for Saturday 25th June
Tresco Boating
10.00 Carn Near to St Mary’s
12.15 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary’s
3pm New Grimsby to Bryher
Returning
From St Mary’s: 11.15 to New Grimsby; 2.30 to New Grimsby; 4:30 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 2.50 Quay to New Grimsby; 5pm Quay to New Grimsby
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Bryher Boating
7.20 Bar to St Mary’s (due to tide)
12.00 Bar to Tresco
12.15 Bar to St Mary’s
2.50 Quay to Tresco
Returning
From St Mary’s: 11.15 to Bar; 2.30 to Quay; 4:30 to Quay
From Tresco: 3pm New Grimsby to Quay; 5pm New Grimsby to Quay
Scheduled boating for Friday 24th June
Tresco Boating
10:00 New Grimsby to St Mary’s ~No Scillonian departures~
11:00 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Martin’s
1:30 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary’s ~all Scillonian departures~
3:10 New Grimsby to Bryher
Returning
From St Mary’s: 12:45 to New Grimsby; 2:30 to New Grimsby (ETA 3:10); 4pm to New Grimsby (via St Martin’s)
From St Martin’s: 4:30 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 1:15 Quay to New Grimsby; 2:55 Quay to New Grimsby; 5pm Quay to New Grimsby
**Unfortunately, due to tide there won’t be a gig boat this evening
**Unfortunately, due to tide, there will be no advertised evening supper boat. If you are dining at Hell Bay Hotel or the Crab Shack, you will be contacted
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Bryher Boating
10:00 Bar to Tresco and St Mary’s ~No Scillonian departures~
11:00 Bar to St Martin’s
1:15 Quay to Tresco
1:30 Quay to St Mary’s ~all Scillonian departures~
2:55 Quay to Tresco
Returning
From St Mary’s: 12:45 to Quay; 2:30 to Quay (ETA 2:55); 4pm to Quay (via St Martin’s)
From St Martin’s: 4:30 to Quay
From Tresco: 11:00 New Grimsby to Bar; 1:30 New Grimsby to Quay; 3:10 New Grimsby to Quay; 5pm New Grimsby to Quay
**Unfortunately, due to tide there won’t be a gig boat this evening
**Unfortunately, due to tide, there will be no advertised evening supper boat.
