Plan the crossing from Tresco to St Mary’s, with departure-port details, St Mary’s Boatmen’s Association and onward travel after arrival.
Search available crossings by date, passenger and vehicle. If this local route is absent from the search, use the official operator link above.
Check your ports, passengers, vehicle and dates before completing the reservation.
The local boat connects St Mary’s with Tresco within the Isles of Scilly. It is a separate passenger journey from the Penzance ferry.
Confirm the day’s landing point, tides and last return; the boat programme may change with the weather.
This journey starts at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) and finishes at St Mary’s (United Kingdom). Use the route in this direction when checking departure times; the return guide has the opposite boarding point.
St Mary’s to Tresco ferry guide covers the opposite departure port, arrival arrangements and onward connections.
Local boats may use different landings according to conditions and tides. Follow the day’s instructions rather than assuming one fixed island pier.
Before setting off for Tresco, check the operator’s departure pier and the day’s service notice. Leave enough time to reach the boarding area with your luggage or vehicle.
The largest of the Isles of Scilly and the principal sea-arrival point for passengers from Penzance. St Mary’s combines the archipelago’s main services with coastal paths, coves and historic sites.
Arrival is at Hugh Town, from where much of the settlement is walkable. Local transport and inter-island boats connect with beaches and the other inhabited islands.
For ferry planning, start with the sailing rather than the sightseeing itinerary. Check the exact port, boarding time and passenger or vehicle conditions, then work backwards to decide where to stay and how much transfer time is needed. Sea conditions can affect the mainland service. Keep onward island transfers flexible until the arrival time is clear.
Plan your onward journey from the landing point at St Mary’s. If someone is collecting you, agree the pier and allow time to disembark; book any onward transport before relying on a tight connection.
Local passenger boats connect St Mary’s with the other inhabited Isles of Scilly and run excursions through the archipelago.
Published boating plans depend on weather and tides. The landing place may change, particularly around Tresco and St Martin’s, so use the departure-day information.
These local tickets are separate from the Scillonian crossing from Penzance. An island transfer should leave a generous margin before the mainland ferry’s check-in.
Domestic travel still has operator rules: names, any required identification, vehicle size and assistance arrangements must match the booking. If this sailing connects with a second ferry, check whether the tickets protect the connection. Allow a margin before an infrequent island bus or the last return boat.
Travel arrangements for Tresco to St Mary’s: Foot passengers. Check the operator’s current sailing information before making onward bookings.
Plan this crossing around travelling without your car. Check where to park at the departure harbour and how to reach your accommodation from the arrival pier. Ask the operator about bicycles, pushchairs, luggage and any mobility assistance before travelling.
Use the operator’s published fare table or dated booking quote to check single and return tickets, concessions and payment arrangements. Check the final return sailing before planning a day trip; seasonal or weather-related changes may affect the last departure.
Check St Mary’s Boatmen’s Association for the current timetable, ticket arrangements and availability. The Direct Ferries form also lets you compare services offered through its booking search.
The departure point is Tresco. Read the departure-port panel and follow the operator’s terminal or pier instructions; allow for local access, boarding and luggage.
Foot passengers. Plan to leave your car on the departure side. Check bicycles, luggage and mobility assistance directly with the operator before travelling.
The St Mary’s to Tresco guide covers the other direction. Check both timetables before planning a return trip.
