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 5th May 2021
We are now operating a regular boat service once again. Below, you can find our daily boating schedule, weekly boating plan and details of our wildlife and sightseeing trips.
There's also details of how to book a boat at a time to suit you - but please note these must be booked at least one day in advance by calling us Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4 pm on 01720 423373.
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.
AMENDED: Scheduled Boating for Friday 7th May
Tresco boating
10:45 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary’s only
12.30 New Grimsby to Bryher and St Mary’s
Returning
From St Mary’s: 11:45 to New Grimsby; 4pm to New Grimsby
From Bryher: 12.15 Bar to Tresco; 4.30 Quay to Tresco
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Bryher Boating
10:30 Bar to Tresco
10.45 Bar to St Mary’s only
12.15 Bar to Tresco
12:30 Bar to St Mary’s
Returning
From St Mary’s: 11:45 to Bar; 4pm to Quay
From Tresco: 12.30 New Grimsby to Bryher; 4.30 New Grimsby to Bryher
Scheduled Boating for Saturday 8th May
**Due to poor weather conditions, there will be no scheduled boating today**
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.
Wildlife Trips - the perfect chance to spot seabirds, seals, dolphins and more on a high-speed jetboat ride around the outer reaches of the archipelago
To enquire about our next trip, please call 01720 423373. Trips are weather dependent and must be booked in advance (minimum of 5 passengers; £30 per person).
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.
