Luggage advice

Non-essential vehicles are not allowed onto the Quay at Penzance, both to mantain emergency access and as large numbers of pedestrians and cars don’t mix well in the limited space available. There is also very limited legal drop-off points nearby which means if you have a number of cases to drop off, it can be very difficult, especially if you have children or dogs to look after. It’s often very busy and it’s no fun if you are one the left to sort everything out while a travelling companion looks for somewhere to park, especially if it is cold, dark and raining sideways. For these reasons it is highly recommended that if you are driving, you use a Park & Ride service such as Scilly Parking, who will drop you, your passengers and luggage, together, as close to the Quay as can reasonably be achieved.

If you are travelling aboard Scillonian, you will be allowed to carry a piece of hand luggage about your person but most of your baggage will be loaded into a shipping container and placed into the hold of the ship. Check your luggage will conform to the standard allowance provided in your ticket price, at the time of booking. Some items such as paddleboard may incur additional charges or require special packing but it’s far easier to sort this out over the phone before you arrive.

As you walk along the Harbour in Penzance you will see a number of freight handlers in fluorescent jackets, standing next to a number of shipping containers laid out along the quayside. Each shipping container is intended for a different destination, so tell the freight team your destination and they will ensure your bags go into the right container.