How to get to us
By Sea
It is not possible for visitors to bring cars or campervans to any part of the Isles of Scilly.
Scillonian III
The passenger ferry operates between Penzance and St Mary's. The trip takes approx 2 hrs 40 minutes.
Transport of camping luggage
The Steamship Company dockers arrive from 7.30 a.m: drive onto the quay at Penzance (well signposted) and you will be told where to take your luggage for loading into the appropriate off-island container. Make sure all your packages are secure, weigh no more than 15kg (40lbs) each and are clearly labelled for St Martins Campsite, and have a red St. Martins label (available on the quay).
Camping Trailers
These need to be booked onto the Scillonian. At St Mary's, they are transferred to the inter-island freight launch, "Lyonesse Lady". We will meet the boat and tow your trailer to the campsite. Please note that there may be a couple of hours delay in the arrival of your trailer at the campsite because of tides and boat schedules.
Contact Isles of Scilly Travel (0845 710 5555)
www.ios-travel.co.uk
By Air
SkyBus
"The islands' own airline" operates fixed wing aircraft from:
| Land's End airport, St Just | 15 minutes |
| Newquay | 30 minutes |
| Exeter | 60 minutes |
| Bristol | 70 minutes |
| Southampton | 90 minutes |
Free baggage allowance per passenger is 15 kg. Maximum weight for any single item is 20 kg. Excess baggage only accepted on an "if space available" basis.
Contact Isles of Scilly Travel (0845 710 5555)
www.ios-travel.co.uk
Helicopter
Flights operate between Penzance and St Mary's. Flight time 15 minutes.
Free baggage allowance per passenger is 15 kg. Maximum weight for any single item is 20 kg if helicopter payload allows.
Contact British International Helicopters (01736 363 871)
www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com
There is a regular minibus service which will transport you from St Mary's airport to the quay. Allow 30 minutes to transfer from the airport to St Mary's quay.
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St Mary's to St Martin's
You do not need to book a space for this transfer.
Important: All luggage is handled manually by the boat crews, please ensure that all items are securely packed and restrict each single item of luggage to a maximun of 15kg (40lbs).
St Martin's Boat Services "Voyager" leaves St Mary's quay after the Scillonian docks at approximately 12.30. and again at 3.30. Luggage on the Scillonian is transferred directly onto the "Voyager". Air passengers will need to carry their own bags onto the "Voyager". There will be a freight charge for bikes, kayaks, camping equip, Diving equip, large/heavy items etc.
The "Lightning" can be chartered for "specials". Please contact Terry Perkins (01720 422814) for all boating details.
St Martin's Quay to campsite
There are two quays on St Martin's; the campsite is much closer to Lowertown Quay (at St Martin's on the Isle Hotel) which is only some 400m along the road and an easy 5 minute walk. Highertown Quay is rather more distant at about 1500m with a fairly steep hill as soon as you leave the quay. The view from the top of the hill is, however, spectacular!
If pre-booked and for a small fee Ben will meet you upon arrival at the quay - he's the one with a huge smile and a large blue tractor towing what looks like a giraffe cage. After you have helped to load your luggage he will transport it all to the campsite. No room for passengers (mostly), so the final leg of your journey will be on foot. The campsite is well signposted on the south side of the road.