Islands in the Sun

Easy to reach but impossible to forget, the Isles of Scilly should be top of everyone’s list for a day trip in 2025.

These spectacularly beautiful islands lie just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall and are close enough to visit for the day, as thousands of people do each year. Wild and unspoilt, each of the five inhabited islands that make up the archipelago has its own touch of magic. And once you set foot on them you will be greeted with white sand beaches and the clearest of blue seas.

There is a wealth of experiences on offer for day trippers to the Isles of Scilly – from island hopping and wildlife safaris to bike riding, water sports and vineyard tours.

Reaching these incredible islands for the day has never been easier. You may choose to cruise along the spectacular Cornish coastline on board the passenger ferry, Scillonian III, from Penzance, which is a special experience. Not only are the views of the Cornish coastline incredible, but the opportunities for spotting wildlife are second to none; it’s just been named the UK’s best ferry route for wildlife spotting for the third year in a row. Think whales, dolphins, fish, seals and birds.

Sailings depart up to seven days a week from spring until late autumn and cost just £35 – or £25 for residents of Cornwall. Special sailing dates throughout the season give you even more time to experience island life, with up to 7 hours and 45 minutes on Scilly.

Or you could fly on Isles of Scilly Travel’s very own airline, Skybus, which has been serving the islands for 40 years. Flying gives you unmatched views of the Cornish coastline and islands below and takes just 20 minutes from Land’s End Airport. If you’re torn between flying and sailing, you can do both with a Fly+Sail option offering the chance to book a Skybus flight to Scilly with a Scillonian return journey – an especially memorable way of enjoying a trip to Scilly.

The Isles of Scilly are famously dog-friendly, and dogs are welcome on both Scillonian III and Skybus. Whichever way you choose to travel to the islands, the journey will be a unique part of your holiday memories.

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