Scilly with teenagers

Let everyone choose something. Mix an organised activity with time for beaches, photography and exploring, without making every day an early start.

Photo: Pentle Bay, Tresco (10 September 2012) — Jonathan Billinger · CC BY-SA 2.0. Display may be cropped. Photo details.

Before you book

Choose activities together, then check minimum ages, ability requirements, equipment and weather policies with the provider.
Agree meeting points and return-boat times before exploring. Do not assume every island has the same transport or facilities.
Check accommodation Wi-Fi and other practical needs directly if they matter to your family.

A day to make your own

Make one day an activity day: perhaps a guided paddling or sailing session if suitable and available. Keep another day for an island walk and a relaxed meal.

Keep an alternative ready

Have an alternative chosen together: a short heritage visit, a café break or an afternoon back at your accommodation.

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