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 Wednesday 21st October
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
1000 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary's
1315 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary's - due to the tides, this trip may be round the top, so may take longer and be a bit lumpy. Please dress warmly, with waterproof clothing if necessary.
1445 Carn Near to St Mary's - all ship departures please
Return times:
From St Mary’s: 1230 to New Grimsby; 1430 to Carn Near; 1620 to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 1300 Bar to Tresco, 1650 Bar to Tresco
Boating from Bryher
0945 Quay to Tresco
1000 Quay to St Mary's
1300 Bar to Tresco
1315 Bar to St Mary's - due to the tides, this trip may be round the top, so may take longer and be a bit lumpy. Please dress warmly, with waterproof clothing if necessary.
Return times:
From St Mary’s: 1230 to Bar; 1620 to Bar
From Tresco: 1315 New Grimsby to Bar; 1700 New Grimsby to Bar
Scheduled boating for Tuesday 20th October
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
1030 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Martin's only
Return times:
From St Martin's: 1600
From Bryher: 1630 Bar to New Grimsby
Boating from Bryher
1015 Quay to Tresco
1030 Quay to St Martin's
Return times:
From St Martin's: 1600
From Tresco: 1630 New Grimsby to Bar
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.
