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Land’s End Airport re-opened last week following our planned upgrades to harden the runways. After the first planes departed and landed safely, we caught up with pilots Philip Hughes and Andrew Evans, to get their thoughts on the runway improvements and to find out what they love about flying to the Isles of Scilly… How…

“They’re here! Over here!” the excited passenger shouts. A small pod of dolphins have just started swimming alongside the Scillonian III. Far from a rare occurrence, these majestic creatures regularly join the ship on its journey to and from the Isles of Scilly. The islands, known for their postcard-perfect harbours, gorgeous stone built cottages and…

The journey between Penzance and St Mary’s Harbour is one that we’ve been making for nearly a century, but the views, the wildlife and the ever-changing Atlantic ensure it’s a journey that never gets old. Our passengers upload some fantastic photos of their journeys with us- just look at our Pinterest board! Using their photos…

Our wildlife expert was back on  Scillionian last week and on the look-out for some of our most exciting marine wildlife. Paul tells us about his sightings from the Scillionian last week: There was a slight sea swell and a cool breeze today but the sun was shining and the passengers were soaking up the…

Make 2014 the year you discover the Isles of Scilly. Tucked away, twenty-eight miles from the coast of Cornwall, the breathtakingly beautiful Isles of Scilly are waiting to be discovered. With long white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, picturesque little harbours and gorgeous stone-built houses, they are one of the UK’s best kept secrets.…

Art Scilly Week Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th May The Isles of Scilly are known for their azure waters, white-sand beaches and clarity of light – the kind you only seem to find at the western tip of the country, so it’s unsurprising that they have become a little haven for artists. Painters, printmakers, photographers…

Taking the Scillonian passenger ferry to the Isles of Scilly is a journey that ignites the islands’ magic, offering your family happy memories before you’ve even arrived. Heading out across the Atlantic, a simple game of eye spy can be transformed by sightings of seabirds, sunfish and even the occasional minke whale. And when a…

With the Easter break fast approaching, you might be looking to book a last-minute holiday to spend some quality time away with the kids. Whether you’re already planning to pop down to Cornwall, or you want an island escape without the long-haul flight, the Isles of Scilly are an adventure playground just a bunny hop…

John and Carol are volunteers for the Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project and live on the islands; here they explain the wildlife you can see from the Scillonian III. When you travel on the Scillonian it’s great fun to look out for seabirds and dolphins following the boat. Huge and impressive gannets are always…

On the Isles of Scilly it’s all about food metres rather than food miles. You can see the lines of carrots, potatoes, squash and spinach growing in the fields and then just a few hours later they’ll appear lovingly prepared on your restaurant plate that evening. In recent years the island’s food industry has flourished.…

Walk Scilly is now in its 8th year and set to start the season on the islands yet again with 22 wonderful walks covering all the islands. The seven day festival offers a series of themed walks across the islands’ 60 miles of pathways. Learn about the wildlife, natural environment and historical landmarks with an…

As Chief Officer, Matt Wheeler is in charge of the cargo, deck and crew. He’s second in command and an integral part of the bridge team, who work together to ensure the safety of the crossing. We caught up with Matt to talk about dolphin spotting, wedding parties and transporting meerkats- all part of his job…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not surprise someone special with a romantic escape to the Scilly Isles? Is there anything more romantic than being whisked away to a remote island location? The Scilly Isles have it all, crystal clear water, white-sandy beaches and they’re close enough to escape to for a…

While you’re planning your escape to the splendid Scilly Isles, remember that the journey itself is part of the holiday experience. Imagine yourself soaring above the Cornish coastline in our sixteen-seater Skybus, relaxing with panoramic views at the new Land’s End airport, or looking out for dolphins from the deck of the Scillonian III as…

A bit breezier today after a long calm spell but luckily the forecast looks like it’s settling down again in a day or two. The sightings recently have been very exciting with regular Harbour Porpoises and Common Dolphins being spotted with the odd Risso’s Dolphins. The undoubted highlight were 3 sightings of the huge Leatherback…

The settled weather continues and we are getting good sightings on most trips. Ocean Sunfish, one species that are being spotted more often. Ocean Sunfish are definitely becoming more common. Is this because of the good weather, easier spotting conditions or global warming? Who knows. At the moment several are seen on each trip and…

What amazing weather we are having at the moment. Every day the sun is shining and the sea is perfectly calm. The ship has been full of passengers who have enjoyed sitting on deck, basking in the sun and seeing some good marine wildlife sightings. Small groups of Harbour Porpoise were easy to spot in…

Things have been rather quiet recently with just the odd sighting of a Basking Shark, Harbour Porpoise or an Ocean Sunfish. The sea temperature is still a few degrees down on what we would expect at this time of year and this has slowed down my spotting rate a bit. Yesterday in the bay I…