Isle of Scilly: all 6 tours and excursions for your cruise

This activity is conducted by Silversea Expedition Team and is depending on the weather and the sea condition of the day. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Team on board.   NotePlease note: Activity level and duration of this activity are approximate. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Leader on board. This activity is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests who use a wheelchair. Guests...

This memorable excursion takes you on a marine safari boat trip for the chance to see amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Board the RIB from the beautiful island of St Mary's and cruise around the Isles of Scilly in search of grey Atlantic seals and seabird colonies. Sightings of puffins, guillemots, razor bills and fulmars may be possible, as well as some of the islands' many shipwreck sites. On this trip there will be plenty of photo opportunities and the skipper will give a fascinating insight...

Tender ashore to the island of Tresco and be met by your local guide before 30 minutes walking for to Tresco gardens for a guided tour. Tresco is best known for its Abbey Gardens, laid out by the remarkable Augustus Smith - a wealthy merchant banker who purchased the islands from the Duchy of Cornwall in the mid-1830s. Work on the gardens commenced in 1834 on the site of the old Benedictine Abbey. By building tall wind -breaks, Augustus Smith (a botanist and plant collector) channeled the...

The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of five inhabited islands and other small rocky islets situated 28 miles from Lands End, the most South Westerly point of the British Isles. With a total population of just over two thousand, an exceptionally mild climate, beautiful flowers and countless white sandy beaches, they are also known for their friendliness, birds, clear turquoise sea and ancient sites and monuments. The Isles of Scilly are a beautiful haven of peace and tranquility loved by visitors...

Depart from your ship by local boat and enjoy an hour and 30 minutes boat trip around the eastern Isles, as you sail along the water your skipper will give commentary on the local wildlife and if you are fortunate enough you may even spot glimpses of local birdlife, seals and sea life of the Scillies.St. Martin's island, VineyardYour boat trip ends at St. Martin's; a quiet island which has some of the best beaches in the Scillies, offering some spectacular views. Away from the hustle and bustle of...

Join the Expedition Team on a moderate hike that covers the whole coastline of Bryer, beginning with a Zodiac disembarkation at one of the quays on the eastern side of the island. Sights include views across the Tresco, Samson, and St Mary's, the quaint main town on the island, golden sandy beaches, viewpoints on top the island's five hills, fields, brackish pools where we'll stop for birdwatching, and generally a gorgeous rural scenery.