Scilly 2010 :: Travel info

UPDATE: Download the IOS Steamship Co ‘Travel Information for Rowers’ PDF here

Fly

SkyBus

SkyBus operate regular flights fom Newquay, Lands End, Southampton, Exeter & Bristol using 3 fixed wing twin engined Otters and 3 fixed wing Britten-Norman Islanders.

The most regular flights run from Newquay and Lands End Monday to Saturday (No Sunday Service). They also operate less regular flights from Bristol, Exeter & Southapton.  To book flights for the 2010 Gig Championships call: 0845 710 5555 (Call early as flights book up quickly)

Prices for Gig Rowers from Land’s End Airport (Don’t forget to quote your club name)
Adult     =   £90.00
Child     =   £64.50*
Infant     =   £43.20*

Prices for Gig Rwers flying from Newquay Airport (Don’t forget to quote your club name)
Adult     =   £95.00 (+ £5 airport develpment fee)
Child     =   £65.00 (+ £5 airport develpment fee)*
Infant     =   £41.00 (+ £5 airport develpment fee)*

*Child/Infant fee’s unconfirmed, please call IOS Travel for exact accurate prices.

Discounted Gig Weekend flights must be between Monday 27th April – Saturday 9th May inclusive, and include the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd May.

Useful passenger info

British International Helicopters

British International run two Sikorsky S-61 helicopters from Penzance to both St Marys and Tresco on the Isles of Scilly.

Flights run regularly from the heliport in Penzance to Scilly for the 2010 World Pilot Gig Championships, click here for more info.

Sail

Scillonian III

The following is the list of sailings from Penzance for this years Gig Championships in Scilly.

To book with Isles of Scilly Travel call: 0845 710 5555.
(When booking please state which Gig Club you belong to so that your club can benefit from the reduced rate for the shipment of the gig)

Photo by: Lois Ann Morris

Monday April 26th - Thursday April 29th
Dep Pnz: 0915
Dep St M: 1630

Friday April 30th
Dep Pnz: 0630 & 1345
Dep St M: 0945 & 1700

Saturday May 1st
Dep Pnz: 0915
Dep St M: 1630

Monday May 3rd
Dep Pnz: 1345
Dep St M: 0945 & 1700

Tuesday May 4th – Saturday May 8th
Dep Pnz: 0915
Dep St M: 1630

Useful links
Isles of Scilly Travel
Luggage restrictions
Boarding info
Onboard facilities
Parking
More useful info

Costs apply per person to any length of stay between Monday 26th April – Saturday 8th May inclusive and are only for rowers booking with their club.

Adult     =   £70.00
Please check with the booking office for child/infant rates.

Filed Under: Scilly 2010 • Transport

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