Service status

Operational update Isles of Scilly Freight: Monday 9th Feb 2026

Following an improvement in the weather forecast, Gry Maritha will be undertaking a day trip sailing on Monday 9th February 2026.

Gry Maritha will depart Penzance at approximately 10:10 with an estimated arrival time into St. Mary’s for 15:15.

The crew will then unload and reload, before returning to Penzance.


Chilled, frozen and perishable goods to be delivered between 07:00 – 09:00 on Monday 9th February.

If you have any questions regarding existing or new bookings, please contact our teams:

Penzance Quay: 01736 334249
St Mary’s Quay: 01720 424230

Isles of Scilly Freight Team

Operational Update – Isles of Scilly Freight schedules and communications

We recognise that recent weather-related disruption to freight services has been particularly difficult for many across the islands. We understand how important reliable freight services are to daily life and local businesses, and we sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding shown during this challenging period.
 
Prolonged adverse weather has inevitably affected our ability to operate to normal schedules. Please be assured that our teams are doing everything possible to maintain services and are committed to sailing whenever conditions allow and it is safe to do so.

As disruption is likely to continue in the short term, we will now provide operational updates every Friday for the week ahead. These updates will set out the planned schedules for all freight vessels and will be shared through the following channels:
 
Our website: islesofscillyfreight.co.uk/information/timetable/
Isles of Scilly Freight Facebook page
Isles of Scilly notice boards

 
In addition, customers who are registered to receive freight disruption communications will continue to receive updates by email.

If you are not currently registered and would like to receive these communications, please sign up using your email address here:
islesofscillyfreight.co.uk/freight-updates
 
We hope that providing regular and clear updates will offer some reassurance and help with forward planning. If you have any questions regarding the booking or delivery of freight, please contact:
Penzance Quay: 01736 334249
St Mary’s Quay: 01720 424230

Isles of Scilly Freight Operational Update – Monday 2 February 2026

Due to operational requirements, all chilled, frozen and perishable goods must be delivered to Penzance quay between 09:00 and 12:00 on Monday 2 February.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep freight moving smoothly and safely.

If you have any questions regarding existing or new bookings, please contact our teams:

Penzance Quay: 01736 334249
St Mary’s Quay: 01720 424230

Thank you for your continued support,

Isles of Scilly Freight Team

Isles of Scilly Freight – Operational Update – Sunday 1st February

Based on the current forecast, Gry Maritha, Tean and Gugh are all planning to depart Penzance on Sunday 1 February.

These sailings will carry freight that has been held in Hayle and Penzance following Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra. On arrival into St Mary’s, our team will begin unloading and commence distribution through hauliers and onward off-island freight services.

Due to the high volume of freight, customers are kindly asked to bear with us while our teams work through processing and delivery as efficiently as possible.

If you have any questions regarding existing or new bookings, please contact our teams:

Contact details:

Penzance Quay: 01736 334249

St Mary’s Quay: 01720 424230

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to operate freight safely.

Isles of Scilly Freight – Cancelled sailing Friday 30th January 2026

Due to forecast of large swells, the schedule sailing on Friday 30th January has been cancelled.

All freight will need to be cancelled and rebooked on the next available sailing on Monday 2nd February.

If you have any questions regarding existing or new bookings, please contact our teams:

Contact details:

Penzance Quay: 01736 334249

St Mary’s Quay: 01720 424230

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to operate freight safely.

Isles of Scilly Freight – Operational Update

Despite the challenging weather conditions experienced recently, we will be accepting and loading all chilled, frozen, and perishable goods tomorrow, Wednesday 28 January 2026, in line with the published schedule.

We plan to depart Penzance during the next favourable weather window, which is currently forecast for Thursday 29 January 2026.

We continue to monitor conditions closely and will provide a further update within the next 24 hours.

Isles of Scilly Freight Team