We have written these blogs so they can be enjoyed independently or in sequence. This will be Thursday 23 rd February between the hours of 08:00-10:00. The reward is that while others might be grounded by the summer fogs that roll in in particularly hot weather, you will be 99% certain of being able to travel, & if the weather is fine and the sea relatively calm, approaching by boat - even better, returning with the sun behind you and the gulls soaring.. well, it adds to the magic. During this time Scillonian III will be carrying all freight to and from the islands, and Swift Lady will be providing the service to the off-islands. These sailings are not suitable for day trip passengers as the journey may also take longer than normal. Check-in will be open from 08:45 to 09:30. Normal scheduled service will resume on Monday 9th April. Please contact Penzance Quay on 01736 334249 or St Marys Quay on 01720 424230 with any queries. Due to the forecast predicting South westerly Gales, the Gry Maritha scheduled sailing on Friday 6th January 2023 has been cancelled. The image began circulating across social media, with people expressing their gratitude that they were not on this particular passing. Please contact our passenger relations team on 01736 334220, where we will be able to support you with further help and advice. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and understanding. Maybe we did but the masks made us all a bit more anonymous? After all, this would provide us with another unique perspective of the islands as we approached them. During the rough trip out a staff member was keeping an eye out for . Unfortunately, we have limited capacity on Scillonian III compared to Gry Maritha. The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company sought to relieve the situation by using its Skybus service. Any passengers having their luggage delivered to the quay by one of the local couriers please check collection times with the courier when booking your collection slot. The current vessel, Scillonian III, was purpose-built for the company in 1977, and had a major refit in 2013. ", He said work on the freight ship would begin first and "the government expects the majority of the project delivered by the next election, which is in mid-2024.". Please note: Inter-island boating and watersports may remain unaffected, so check with providers for updates and sea conditions. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? For Skybus passengers booked to travel on Friday, you may transfer to a flight on a different date, without paying an amendment fee and where space allows. We ask that the driver drops off any passengers and luggage at the quay first before travelling to the Park & Ride site. Scillonian III will depart Penzance at 09:15. Land's End, Newquay and Exeter to St. Mary's. We will be operating an additional freight sailing from Penzance on Saturday 25th February, where freight will be unloaded on St. Marys early hours of Sunday morning (26th). Two moorings were lost as a result and a smaller boat received superficial damage, but nobody was hurt and a later inspection by divers revealed that there was no damage to the Scillonian III. We would like to make passengers travelling to Cornwall between Friday 20th and Monday 23rd May aware that the A30 will be closed in both directions between the Chiverton Cross roundabout and Boxheater junction. Follow us on Twitter - For breaking news and the latest stories, click here to follow Cornwall Live on Twitter. If youd like to know more, please get in touch. Follow us on Instagram - Featuring pictures past and present from across Cornwall - we also put the latest news in our Instagram Stories. But you must stay down there for the duration. In 1998, faced with the cost of building a new ship, the Company decided to give Scillonian III a major refit, during which over 50 tons of steel were used to increase the standard of the ship. This must be booked by 15:00 on Friday (24th). and has NEVER succumbed. We would like to advise that sailings could be uncomfortable and are not suitable for those travelling on a day trip. At this time our phone lines are extremely busy and it may take longer than normal to get through. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and understanding. On Wednesday 28 August 2019, Scillonian III had to return to Penzance after she suffered a technical fault mid-crossing which caused the ship to be out of service for four days, leading to significant travel disruption between the islands and mainland. Our aim is to load all chilled, perishable and frozen goods on Thursday 12th January, aiming to deliver to St Marys for Friday 13th January. Please note: There is no return sailing from St Marys to Penzance, Scillonian III will take shelter and will remain in St Marys overnight and into Friday due to the predicted weather conditions. The stomach-churning conditions come at the begining of a stormy period for Cornwall, which will see large waves hitting the coast throughout the rest of Thursday and increasing on Friday. Day trip passengers are advised that these crossings are not suitable for a day trip as the journey may also take longer than normal. If we cannot accept your booking due to being at capacity, we will contact you at the earliest opportunity and advise you and will ask if convenient to transfer your booking to the next available sailing. The weather forecast for the end of the week remains poor with wave heights in excess of 6 meters on Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning. Check-in will be open between 08:00 and 08:45. The weather forecast is indicating the likelihood of rough sea conditions for Saturday 29th October 2022. The weather forecast is indicating the likelihood of rough sea conditions for Tuesday 28th June 2022. To view the Scillonian III schedule and acceptance times, please click here. The morning schedule has been completed on time. Should you have any questions, please contact us at Penzance Quay on 01736 334236 or St. Marys Quay on 01720 424230. For support and further advice, please contact our Passenger Relations Team on 01736 334220. You will not require a new ticket for this sailing as you have automatically been transferred to the earlier sailing. Of the handful we did encounter, we all talked about the crossing. Whether it's lunch in Looe, or tea down at Tregantle, the Cornish pasty represents the focal point of any day out across the county; but who makes the best pasties? If youre staying on an off-island its easy to get yourself and your luggage to your accommodation. David was, as it happens, still on his way back from dropping the car off (a painless procedure), so missed being drenched. A weather advisory has been issued by Scillonians Master for Tuesday 28th September as sailings are likely to be very uncomfortable due to high winds and the predicted sea conditions. Everything banging, waves outside the porthole. We aim to disembark all goods, reload and head back to Penzance as soon as possible. We regret to inform you that the scheduled freight sailing for Wednesday 8th February will be cancelled. Due to the predicted weather conditions on Monday 26th September, Scillonian III will depart from Penzance at the later time of 10:00 and arrive into St Marys at approximately 13:00. TRAVEL CENTRE | 01736 334220 Following yesterdays travel update where we informed you about the possible disruption to the Gry Marithas scheduled sailing for Monday 6th December, we can now confirm that unfortunately we will not be sailing. The outward sailing from Penzance to St Marys remains unchanged. If your travel is deemed as essential as per the UK Government guidance then you do not need to take any further action. As such it is almost flat bottomed and has a fearsome reputation as the "great white stomach pump". Our teams are currently assessing the ongoing problem and we will make a further announcement on Monday 6th March once we have sufficient information to determine the extent of the necessary repairs. We appreciate your patience during this time and should you have any questions, please contact us at Penzance Quay on 01736 334249 or St Marys Quay on 01720 424230. For Skybus passengers booked to travel on Monday you may transfer to a flight on a different date, without paying an amendment fee and where space allows. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. It was a calm crossing as far as the weather goes but I have never, ever seen so many people ill all at once! The Gry Maritha has now loaded all goods and is waiting for the tide and weather opportunity to depart Penzance. Following on from yesterdays announcements, where we informed you of a mechanical issue on the Gry Maritha, we can now share a further update following todays inspection. 03/03/2023 @ 08:55. (These may not be shipped on day of delivery). Passengers due to travel from Penzance on Saturday 29th October will automatically be transferred to the sailing on Monday 31st October at 09:15. For Skybus passengers booked to travel on Saturday you may transfer to a flight to a different date, without paying an amendment fee and where space allows. Once confirmed, deliveries will be given a specific date and time slot. Due to the predicted weather forecast of high seas and strong winds, there is a strong possibility that the Gry Maritha will not be able to sail as per the published schedule, as the weather conditions will not allow for a safe return back to Penzance. For Skybus passengers booked to travel on Thursday you may transfer to a flight on a different date, without paying an amendment fee and where space allows. Re: Scillonian ferry 6 years ago Save - YouTube On the way in she passes the Scillonian III heading for the Scillys. Scillonian ferry 6 years ago Save Does the ferry run after April 1st. Paul Semmens, the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust's onboard marine guide, identified the animal as a shrew about two months old and looked after it for the night. The repair on the tail shaft and propeller is in progress. Passengers due to travel from Penzance on this date will automatically be transferred to Friday 4th November 2022 sailing. At this time, no flights have been cancelled. That is when you really get a taste of how you will be spending the next three hours or more of your life. Passed down by the Scillonian III, Crystal Sea heads for Newlyn in 50 knot SW gusts. All chilled, frozen, and perishable goods will need to be re-booked for the next available sailing, weather permitting,on Friday 25thNovember 2022. Despite a warning that they were in for a rough ride, some passengers could be seen sitting out on deck as the Scillonian III ferry crashed through waves. If you would prefer to travel on Thursdays outbound sailing then please contact our travel centre where we can provide you with options. We are changing our car park system at Land's End Airport and moving to the JustPark system. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to expedite this work and wed like to thank you for your continued understanding. Preparations are underway for a repair to the propeller and tail shaft. The Gry Maritha will now aim to depart Penzance at approximately 17:00hrs and will unload on St. Marys on arrival at around midnight. Luggage drop off between 09:30am & 12:15pm. Passengers may transfer to a sailing on a different date free of charge where space allows. When we set foot on the quay at St Marys the skies had cleared. Passengers Departing Penzance at 13:30pm: Check-in will be open between 10:30am & 12:15pm. The weather forecast is indicating the likelihood of rough sea conditions for Tuesday 27th September. We are pleased to report that the tail shaft & propeller repairs on Gry Maritha are complete. If you have any other queries please call the Travel Centre on 01736 334220. If you have booked a day trip on this day you will be contacted by a member of our team. The picture taken by Bruce Frank, owner of St Martins Stores & Post Office, shows the striking moment that the Scillonian III passed the island of St Martin's on its way back to Penzance , 'practically on its side'. We went back end of July. Please contact our Passenger Relations Team on 01736 334220, where we will be able to support you with further help and advice. This has been caused by an issue with the stern tube seal, which needs resolving immediately. To our relief, we were completely unaffected. This will not cause any disruptions to the sailing schedule and operations will commence as planned. Please note inter-island boating and watersports may remain unaffected, so check with providers for updates and sea conditions. click here to follow Cornwall Live on Twitter. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. If you have any other queries, please call the Travel Centre on 01736 334220. Sailing back sea fog lifts. Before, during and after the crossing, the whole crew was consistently mindful of everyones safety, doing everything they could to prevent the potential spread of the virus, which is perhaps not easy when there are more bodily fluids doing the rounds than usual. One of the attractions of holidaying in the UK is not having to endure the Kafka-esque nightmare of getting through an airport. During the next 48hrs we will have a better overview for next weeks schedule and will release further updates by Thursday 16th February 2023. For Skybus passengers booked to travel on Wednesday afternoon, you may transfer to a flight on Wednesday morning or a different date, without paying an amendment fee and where space allows. The Scillonian III passenger ferry (March to November) is also operated by Isles of Scilly Travel from Penzance once a day - generally leaving Penzance at 9.15am and arriving on St. Mary's (the main island) at 12noon, and departing again at 4.30pm arriving back in Penzance at 7.15pm. The weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday, May 25th 2021) is indicating the likelihood of heavy rain, low cloud and reduced visibility at Lands End and St Marys airports in the afternoon, which may cause disruption to Skybus flights. It did make me wonder why they go on boats at all if they're going to be that ill and most were in no state to enjoy the Scillies once we arrived 2 hours late. You can upgrade your ticket to Skybus travel by paying the difference in fare, subject to availability. I have visited Scilly many times (always by air) and have seen weeping day-trippers in St Mary's airport willing to sell their children for a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The new 72m Scillonian IV would be capable of 18 knots reducing journey times between the islands and Penzance by 20%, The current passenger ferry was purpose-built for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group in 1977, Plans for a new passenger ferry have been released alongside designs for a new dedicated cargo ship, Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Ukraine, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause. We will continue to accept and load all non-perishable goods and general cargo which has already been booked for this sailing. The weather forecast is indicating the likelihood of rough sea conditions for Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th May 2022. The repair to the starboard tail shaft and propeller is progressing well and it is anticipated that the tail shaft assembly will be ready for refitting on Tuesday 21st February. 03.03.2023 @ 15:40 Skybus flights continue to operate on time. Everyone in the bar area (no we were not drinking alcohol and of the 500 passengers I saw only 3 people buy alcohol for the entire trip) was a very unattractive shade of puce! If you want to start at the beginning, click here: https://www.havehusbandwilltravel.com/adventures-1/2020/8/3/a-week-in-the-isles-of-scilly. Please contact Penzance Quay on 01736 334249 or St Marys Quay on 01720 424230 with any queries. . Any passengers having their luggage delivered to the quay by one of the local couriers, please check collection times with the courier when booking your collection slot. Linda Taylor, the leader of Cornwall Council said it will "provide transport and economic benefits to both communities". Travellers booked in for the sailing were advised to make alternative arrangements; however British International and Skybus services struggled to cope with the massive extra demand for seats, the problem made worse by one of British International's two helicopters being grounded. For much of the first decade of the 21st century, Scillonian III remained in this appearance. Should you have any questions, please contact us at Penzance Quay on 01736 334249 or St Marys Quay on 01720 424230. We will except all general freight already booked on Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd February as normal. If you have booked a day trip you will be contacted by a member of our team. We are able to accept chilled and perishable goods on Tuesday 10th January, between the hours of 8:00 and 12:00. Due to Mondays delayed sailing, another low pressure approaching from the North Atlantic, and forecasted 8m+ seas the scheduled sailing on Wednesday 23rd November has been cancelled.