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Your journey to the Isles of Scilly is where your adventure begins. A scenic flight or leisurely sail gets you to this stunning subtropical archipelago that’s a world away from the rest of England. It’s so easy to visit and small enough to appreciate its incredible beauty and rich island heritage in just one day. Treat yourself to a day to remember: Sail from Penzance or fly from Land’s End, or book the Fly + Sail ticket, both with Isles of Scilly Travel. Or fly with Penzance Helicopters from the Penzance Heliport.
Travel with Isles of Scilly Travel
Fly or sail, or both!
SAIL: Scillonian III
Set sail on board Scillonian III passenger ferry from Penzance. Soak up stunning views of Cornwall’s quaint villages, the world-famous open air Minack Theatre and the Land’s End peninsula along the way. More often than not, the ship is joined by pods of dolphins, a raft of seabirds and occasionally even the odd basking shark or whale.
FLY: Skybus
Enjoy stunning aerial views of the Cornish coastline as you take off, spot lighthouses and ships, then enjoy that magical feeling as you catch your first glimpse of the stunning Isles of Scilly archipelago. Flying out or making the most of our Fly+Sail day trips gives you more time on the islands.
Dogs travel for £46.75 each way.
To book, contact Isles of Scilly Travel on 01736 334220 or visit islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/book
Fly with Penzance Helicopters
A helicopter day trip to the Isles of Scilly gives you the whole day to explore the islands and an utterly unique helicopter experience – from just £139 return.
Flying to either St Mary’s or Tresco, the whole archipelago is within easy reach. You can even fly into one island and back from the other for a true island-hopping adventure. New for 2023 – your dog can now join the adventure too!
The journey is as memorable as the destination; you’ll soar over Mounts Bay and the Cornish coastline before striking out for the islands on the horizon. On the return journey, a different route takes you along the ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast, passing iconic views, including the Minack Theatre and sparkling sands of Porthcurno.
Both options include a 5kg luggage allowance – perfect for a small day pack. Don’t forget your camera! To book please visit penzancehelicopters.co.uk/daytrips or call 01736 780828.
Whether you need support for planning your travel, accommodation or activities, contact our helpful team at the Tourist Information Centre on 01720 620600.
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