Ocean Scilly Festival

This year’s Ocean Scilly Festival is bursting with unforgettable experiences – from adrenaline-fuelled adventures to creative moments and community celebrations.

On Tresco, immerse yourself in island life as you try your hand at gig rowing - Scilly’s historic national sport. Or take things at a gentler pace and let the scenery inspire you in Paint the Day, capturing your favourite ocean view with brush and canvas.

For those craving freedom on the water, hire a kayak, dinghy, motor boat or paddleboard from Hut 62 and chart your own course around the isles.

Prefer rod and reel? Join Scilly Fishing Charters for a mackerel or pollock trip – or head out on a full-day tuna ‘catch and release’ adventure. You can even sail into golden sunsets aboard a 50ft yacht with Scilly Yacht Charters.

If you’d rather be in the water than on it, dive into wild swims and swimrun challenges, including the epic Archipelago Swimrun with Scilly 60 – perfect for both first-timers and seasoned athletes.

When it’s time to explore beyond Tresco, hop aboard a scheduled boat with Tresco Boat Services to island-hop your way to more festival highlights – from coasteering and RNLI demos on St Mary’s to a guided shipwreck walk on Bryher, or a special evening with explorer Steve Backshall to close the week in unforgettable style.

Penzance Helicopters are kindly providing travel discounts for this event. Use the code OCEANSCILLY for 10% off travel between 22/08/25 and 01/09/25.