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From pedal power to traditional family games, a summers day trip to the Isles of Scilly provides an energetic and fun day out for families. Travel to the islands on Scillonian III with one of our great day trip offers over the summer holidays, the crossing takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes. On a…

You may have seen pictures of the Isles of Scilly and thought they look a million miles away, but they are just 28 miles off the coast of Land’s End and easily close enough to visit for the day. We’ve brought back our Saturday double sailings in the peak summer months meaning you’ll get a…

Olympic Champion, Helen Glover needs little introduction, she grew up in Penzance and is keen to shout about Cornwall and her roots, which is why we asked Helen to be our ambassador for Isles of Scilly Travel. Helen, her partner Steve Backshall and their baby son Logan along with Helen’s mum who made regular visits…

28 miles off the coast of Cornwall lies the perfect British summer, where the weather feels warmer and life moves more slowly. With few roads and even fewer cars, summer in the islands moves at the pace of the tides. The inter-island boat services take you across the crystal-clear sea, ferrying you from one pale…

As part of our partnership with the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust we will have a dedicated Marine Ranger (Natalie) travelling aboard Scillonian III at least twice a week. We caught up with Natalie to find out why she’s excited to take on this role and what she hopes to achieve… Tell us a little…

From photographers and painters to printmakers and glassblowers, the artistic community on the Isles of Scilly is rich and diverse. Wherever you look, you’ll find inspiration, studios and galleries- it could be the polished gallery on Tresco, a gig shed on Bryher housing a painter’s studio or deep Scillonian history stained into the glass windows of a church.…

With the Easter weekend forecast for sunshine and blue skies, we’re getting ready for a long weekend of indulging in the great outdoors… and a bit of chocolate too! Over on the Isles of Scilly, the islands are coming alive with spring colours in bloom across the hedgerows and headlands, wildlife is returning to the…

Spring is here and in Cornwall and over on the Isles of Scilly, we have been blessed with warm, sunny days. Flowers are blooming and migratory birds like puffins and swallows are returning to our shores. Easter is on the horizon and we’ve pulled together a few fun activities to be enjoyed on the Isles…

One of the best ways to explore the Isles of Scilly is by exploring on foot. Each island has its own unique character where you will discover a landscape full of surprises, shifting in a medley of colours and senses throughout the day. We have handpicked one of our favourite walks to share with you,…

From mainland to island, explore at your own pace; whether you are island hopping or Tamar crossing, there’s a break to suit everybody’s needs. Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are a haven for outdoor lovers, predominately the draw is the ocean but inland has a rich and diverse offering of events, countryside and…

If you’re feeling the winter blues, we’ve put together some inspiration and reasons to get excited about the return of spring. For us at Isles of Scilly Travel and on the islands, one sure signal of spring is when Scillonian III returns to service. She returns on the 18th March and her crew have spent…

Many of our visitors return to the Isles of Scilly, year after year, bringing family and friends who then share their love of Scilly with their family and friends. But, if you’ve never visited the islands before, you may be wondering just what makes these sand fringed shores, 28 miles west of Land’s End, so…