Penzance - Isles of Scilly passenger ferry still out of action

The operators of the Scillonian ferry have confirmed the service will not be running today - and will not return back to service tomorrow (March 19) as originally anticipated.

It all comes as yesterday (17 March), bosses confirmed that the vessel has to undergo repairs to ensure its long-term reliabiliy.

What is happening, though, will be extra Skybus flights - with passengers who are due to set sail to be contacted directly - as they'll be able to transfer to a Skybus flight at no extra cost.

Yesterday, bosses at Isles of Scilly Travel said: "We regret to inform you that Scillonian III will not be returning to service on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, as originally anticipated. Essential work is still ongoing to address the port-side propeller shaft misalignment, and additional time is required to complete these repairs to ensure the vessel’s long-term reliability.

"Our engineering teams, alongside specialist contractors, are working diligently to complete the repairs as quickly as possible.

"All affected passengers will be contacted directly by our Passenger Relations team. We are offering the following options:

• Skybus Upgrade – Passengers can transfer to a Skybus flight at no extra cost.
• Rescheduling – Passengers may choose to move their booking to a later sailing.
• Day Trip Cancellations – Regrettably, all day trip bookings will be cancelled. Our team will be in touch to arrange a full refund or assist with rebooking for a future date.

"For those transferring to a Skybus flight, transport between Penzance and Land’s End Airport will be provided where needed. Our Passenger Relations team will be on hand to guide you through your options and answer any questions.

"We sincerely apologise for this ongoing disruption and appreciate your patience and understanding. We remain committed to keeping you informed and will share further updates as soon as they become available.

"Thank you for your continued support."

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