
Plan a Day Trip to the Scilly isles
The Isles of Scilly may feel like another world, but if you’re in Cornwall they’re close enough to visit for the day – with ample time to enjoy the islands while you’re there. Sail with Scillonian III, and you’ll enjoy a leisurely sail past some of Cornwall’s most famous coastline and get the chance to look for dolphins and basking sharks, before arriving on St. Mary’s in time for lunch. Then spend the afternoon exploring the island before heading home. If you’d like more time, flying by Skybus, is the quickest way to and from Scilly. Or, if you’d like the best of both worlds, choose our unique round-trip ticket: park in Penzance and meet our shuttle bus to Land’s End for your morning flight, spend the day on Scilly before sailing back to the mainland. As ever, the choice is yours.
Departure
Land’s End Airport Newquay Airport Penzance Harbour
Duration
20 mins Land’s End Airport
30 Mins Newquay
Airport
2hrs 45mins Penzance
Operates
Easter to November, Mon- Sat Sunday sailings during the summer months
Pets
Yes – can be allowed for an additional cost on Skybus and Scillonian
Check-In
1hr before scheduled departure




A day out to remember

Couples day trip
Foodies day out on St. Agnes
To the east of St. Agnes, across the narrow channel by the Turk's Head, you'll see the mysterious island of Gugh. But here's another secret; wait for low tide, and a sand bar appears... you can simply walk across, and explore to your hearts content.
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Family day trip
Hire bikes and explore St. Mary's
On St. Mary’s, you’ll be as close as the Isles of Scilly get to being busy. With beaches, shopping, countryside paths and coastal trails and with largely traffic-free roads and gentle slopes, the Isles of Scilly are perfect for exploring under pedal power.
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Couples day trip
Visit Tresco Abbey Gardens
A visit to Scilly is not complete without appreciating the amazing flora and fauna, although this can be seen across the islands the best place to view thousands of tropical species is at the Tresco Abbey Gardens on Tresco island. The 19th century garden is home to some 20,000 sub-tropical plants.
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Young Family day trip
Beach day out
Sometimes we all just need a day relaxing on the beach, on St. Martin’s there’s ample choice of safe and sheltered beaches for the family to enjoy. The only difficult thing about a stay on St. Martin’s is deciding which beach you’ll visit. All around the island, you’ll find white, sandy coves that slope gently into crystal-clear water. It’s a tantalising choice.
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Day trip luggage allowances
Skybus and Fly + Sail ticket day trips
1 x Cabin luggage
Small bag
30cm X 15cm X 15cm
Coat, small camera, binoculars or book
Scillonian day trips
1 x Hand luggage
Max 5kg per bag
40cm X 55cm X 20cm
Excess luggage and freight
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Day trips
Need more ideas?
A day trip to Scilly needn’t cost you more than visiting a family attraction on the mainland- make it the highlight of your holiday or, if you’re a local, it’s a perfect way to spend the day off. There are a thousand ways to spend a day on Scilly- far more than we’ve room to mention here. But if you’d like some inspiration, you’ll find our Isles of Scilly day trip guide is packed with ideas, itineraries and schedules… and it’s yours, free of charge.