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.
COVID-19 Information - Updated 12th April 2021
We are now operating a regular boat service once again, albeit some of our usual sightseeing and pleasure trips may be curtailed by continuing restrictions.
All boating must be booked in advance by telephoning 01720 423373 or emailing us. Please note: the office is open Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4 pm.
Please familiarise yourself with our Safe Travel Information before you travel. Face coverings are mandatory on all Tresco Boat Services and hand sanitiser will be provided on boarding.
Scheduled Boating for Thursday 14th April
Please remember to wear a face mask or covering for the duration of the trip. Hands will be sanitised when boarding the boat.
Tresco Boating
10.00 New Grimsby to Bryher and then St Mary’s
11.00 New Grimsby to St Agnes
12.45 Carn Near to St Mary’s
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 12.30 to Carn Near; 3.10 via St Agnes
From St Agnes: 3.30 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 4pm Bar to New Grimsby
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Bryher Boating
9.45 Quay to Tresco
10.00 Quay to St Mary’s
11.00 Bar to St Agnes
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 3.10 via St Agnes
From St Agnes: 3.30 to Bar
From Tresco: 4.10 New Grimsby to Tresco
Scheduled Boating for Wednesday 14th April
Please remember to wear a face mask or covering for the duration of the trip. Hands will be sanitised when boarding the boat.
Tresco Boating
10:15 New Grimsby to Bryher, St Martins Lowertown and then St Mary’s
1.45 Carn Near to St Mary’s
3.30 New Grimsby to Bryher
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 1.30 to Carn Near; 3pm to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 3.30 Bar to Tresco; 4.45 Quay to New Grimsby
From St Martin’s: 4.15 Highertown to New Grimsby
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Bryher Boating
10:00 Bar to Tresco
10.15 Bar to St Martins Lowertown and then St Mary’s
3.30 Bar to Tresco
Return Times:
From St Mary’s: 3pm to Bar
From Tresco: 3.30 New Grimsby to Bar; 4.45 New Grimsby to Quay
From St Martin’s: 4.15 Highertown to Bryher
Scheduled Boating Plan
Our scheduled boat trips operate on a daily basis, generally visiting:
- Bryher/Tresco: Daily
- St Mary's: Monday to Saturday
- St Martin's: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- St Agnes: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
We are now able to give indicative boat times a week in advance, so you can plan ahead for your trips with us during your stay. To view this week's plan, please click the button below.
Please note: the weekly plan is subject to change due to tidal variations, weather and operational factors. You should check this page the evening before travel to confirm times.
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.
