ISLES OF SCILLY The Scillonian passenger service operates between Penzance and St Mary ' s and takes around 2¾ hours , giving you a unique perspective of some of Cornwall ’ s iconic coastline .
If you are visiting the other islands , onward travel to Tresco , St Martin ’ s and Bryher is available by a small boat ( payable locally ).
Facilities you will find on board include reclining seats , cafe bars serving hot and cold drinks along with snacks , and open air deck seating .
There are no sailings between November and February .
In March and October sailings only operate on a Monday , Wednesday , Friday and Saturday .
Between April and September sailings operate Monday to Saturday ( no Sunday sailings ).
ISLE OF WIGHT Wightlink provide an easy and frequent service between the UK mainland and the Isle of Wight .
Wightlink operate car ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth , which take around 45 minutes , or Portsmouth and Fishbourne , which take 40 minutes . Onboard facilities on the car ferries include spacious lounges with comfortable seating , panoramic windows , cafe and bar , games area and large sundecks .
There is also a foot passenger catamaran between Portsmouth and Ryde , which takes 22 minutes . There are no additional facilities on board the catamaran service due to the journey time .
Red Funnel offer a foot passenger catamaran service between Southampton and West Cowes , which has a journey time of 23 minutes . Additionally , there is a traditional ferry with the option of taking your own car , which has a journey time of 55 minutes .
ISLE OF MAN Isle of Man Steam Packet Company offer a choice of sailings across the Irish Sea . You can travel from Liverpool or Heysham on the high speed sea cat service , which has a journey time of 2½ hours . Alternatively the ferry is a more leisurely 4 hour crossing .
The high speed sea cat service offers a cafeteria with a wide selection of food options , two cinema lounges , a large bar , an on-board shop and variety of seating areas .
The ferry features a choice of bars and cafes , on board shopping , seating areas and lounges .
Also available is the new flagship vessel , Manxman , with a passenger capacity of 948 , a selection of cafes , bars , quiet spaces , a family zone , 40 cabins ( including 4 pet friendly cabins ) and dedicated pet lounges !
Prices in the brochure are based on foot passenger travel from Liverpool or Heysham on either the traditional ferry or the fast ferry . Should you wish to take your car , supplements range from £ 89 to £ 189 depending on the time of year and day of the week . Please call for further information and the latest prices .
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