The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG) has signed contracts on a new landing craft to meet increasing demand for freight deliveries to the Isles of Scilly. The new vessel will be named Gugh, an echo of the Group’s former freight vessel of the same name, which served as the inter-island launch between 1961 and…
There is nothing quite like seeing the Isles of Scilly from above… from the turquoise blue waters to the tranquil islands themselves… flying by Skybus into the archipelago is an experience to remember. From today, 1st April, passengers can again enjoy this stunning route from Newquay, with our Skybus flights starting for the 2024 spring/summer…
Scillonian III will set sail again on Monday, 18th March 2024, transporting tens of thousands of passengers to and from the Isles of Scilly. During 2023, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group’s much-loved passenger ferry transported over 118,000 passengers to the islands. This year, the Group is continuing to strengthen the ease of travel to…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has appointed Peter Broad as Site Manager for its new vessel build project. Peter, a former chief engineer, Lloyds Register surveyor and engineering consultant, has a wealth of experience representing ship owners with the build of more than 120 new vessels. In January, the Steamship Group signed contracts with…
Scillonian III’s new online check-in will be going live in time for the first sailing of 2024. For the first time, passengers will be able to check in for their journey online 24 hours before their scheduled departure. Passengers arriving for their sailing will be able to bypass the check-in queue and move straight to…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has announced that it will be seeking applications for a new-look Steamship Advisory Board. The Steamship Advisory Board (SAB) was formed in 2017, giving Isles of Scilly residents the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on the Group’s services and views on future plans. The Group is entering a new…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has appointed islander Andrew Walder to its Board of Directors. Andrew, who lives on St Martin’s and runs his own business SC Dogs Distillery as part of the family farm, becomes the third island-based non-executive board member currently serving. With 15 years’ experience in the Merchant Navy, and time…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG), the primary provider of passenger and freight transport to the Isles of Scilly, has signed landmark contracts with shipbuilder Piriou, which will secure the long-term future of passenger travel and freight supplies to and from the islands. The signing of the contracts means that two new ships…
Serving the needs of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: A thank you from us to you! For more than 100 years, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has served the needs of the Isles of Scilly. If you live in West Cornwall, you’ll likely have seen the familiar and comforting sight of the…
For the second year in a row, the Scillonian III crossing between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly has been named the UK’s highest diversity ferry route for wildlife spotting by charity ORCA. A total of 645 individual animals were spotted by volunteers from the decks of the passenger ferry – with common dolphins recorded…
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is excited to announce it has now helped to raise more than £100,000 for the incredible Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust – and we couldn’t be prouder. Over the past four years our generous customers have donated the milestone amount by making a voluntary donation when booking travel through…
Passenger bookings for 2024 on Skybus and Scillonian III have increased by 53.9% compared to this time last year. More than a quarter of these (26.4%) are from new passengers looking to experience the islands for the first time and over 80% of these bookings have been made online. Stuart Reid, Chief Executive of…
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