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What Is Isles of Scilly Compare?
Last reviewed: June 2026
Isles of Scilly Compare is an independent travel information website covering the three ways to reach the Isles of Scilly: the Scillonian III ferry, Skybus flights, and the Penzance Helicopter. We compare journey times, luggage allowances, pet policies, seasonal availability, and general pricing to help travellers make informed decisions.
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or financially connected to Isles of Scilly Travel, Skybus, Penzance Helicopters, or any other travel operator. Our information is compiled independently for general planning purposes.
All prices, timetables, luggage rules, pet policies and service details shown on this website are indicative and subject to change. We always direct visitors to the official operators for current, confirmed information before booking.
How This Site Is Funded
Isles of Scilly Compare is a commercial website. We are independent of the travel operators, but we may earn a commission from clearly labelled affiliate links (for example accommodation maps via Stay22 and selected experiences via Viator) and from paid featured business listings, at no extra cost to the user. These commercial relationships never determine our factual or editorial coverage, and no operator can pay for a higher ranking or a more favourable comparison. Read our Editorial Policy and Disclaimer for full details.
Our Approach
We believe travellers deserve clear, honest, and practical information — without having to trawl through multiple operator websites, travel forums, or outdated guides. Isles of Scilly Compare brings together the key facts in one place, presented in a consistent format that allows genuine comparison.
Where we are uncertain about a detail, we say so. Where information is likely to change, we clearly label it as indicative. We do not make up fares, invent policy details, or speculate about operational decisions. Read our Editorial Policy and How We Research pages for full details.
The Islands We Cover
Our primary focus is transport — helping people get to the Isles of Scilly. We also provide independent information about each of the five inhabited islands (St Mary's, Tresco, St Martin's, Bryher, and St Agnes), as well as accommodation, things to do, and practical travel advice.
About The Author
Alastair Semmens
Cornwall, England
Cornwall-based website publisher, digital entrepreneur and independent travel researcher. Alastair founded Isles of Scilly Compare to provide independent, accurate travel planning information for visitors to the Isles of Scilly.
We regularly review information against operator guidance and welcome corrections from operators and frequent travellers to help keep this guide accurate and up to date. Prices, timetables, luggage and pet policies, routes and seasonal availability can change — always confirm live fares, timetables, availability and rules directly with the operator before booking.
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