Menawethan timetable
Menawethan carries the islands' freight between Penzance and St Mary's all year, with room for up to 12 passengers. Her sailings move with the tide, so here they are week by week, with where she is right now.
Menawethan sailings
1 sailing day listed from today. The weekly schedule gives the day and which way she sails; the hour is set by the tide, so ask the freight office for the time. Weather can change any of it at short notice.
| Day | Penzance to St Mary's | St Mary's to Penzance | Freight that day |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | |||
| Fri 9 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables, 07:00 to 10:00 at North Arm Pier |
| Sat 10 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | |
| Mon 12 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables delivery at North Arm Pier, 07:00 to 10:00 |
| Tue 13 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | General freight as booked only; no chilled, frozen or perishables |
| Wed 14 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables delivery at North Arm Pier, 07:00 to 10:00 |
| Thu 15 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | General freight as booked only; no chilled, frozen or perishables |
| Fri 16 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables delivery at North Arm Pier, 07:00 to 10:00 |
| Sat 17 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | |
| Mon 19 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables, 07:00 to 10:00 at North Arm Pier |
| Tue 20 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | General freight as booked; no chilled, frozen or perishables |
| Wed 21 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables, 07:00 to 10:00 at North Arm Pier |
| Thu 22 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | General freight as booked; no chilled, frozen or perishables |
| Fri 23 Oct | Sails (time set by the tide) | No sailing | Chilled, frozen and perishables, 07:00 to 10:00 at North Arm Pier |
| Sat 24 Oct | No sailing | Sails (time set by the tide) | |
The next freight sailings haven't been posted yet. They are published a week at a time; the freight office can tell you the next sailing (numbers below), and the map shows where Menawethan is now.
From the weekly freight schedule. Check the loading times for your freight with the freight office.
Where is Menawethan now?
Her position from AIS, with every Skybus flight and Scillonian sailing today. Tap her to follow her across.
Scillonian III on her sailing
Map and ship positions by VesselFinder. Their receivers lose the ships part way across, so a position near Scilly may be hours old: check the time on the ship's label.
Travelling with her
Menawethan has a lounge for up to 12 passengers. In summer most people cross on the Scillonian or fly, but in winter she keeps a sea link going. Places are few, so check with the freight office first.
Sending freight
The schedule says which day takes chilled, frozen and perishable goods, and which takes general freight. The freight offices: Penzance 01736 334249, St Mary's 01720 424230.
Why there is no clock time
She works the tide, which runs about 50 minutes later each day, so the weekly schedule gives the days and the direction rather than a time. The live position above shows when she has actually sailed.
Menawethan FAQs
The freight ship, her passengers and her sailings.
What is Menawethan?+
Menawethan is the Isles of Scilly freight ship. She entered service on 13 July 2026, replacing Gry Maritha, and carries the islands' supplies and freight between Penzance and St Mary's all year.
Can I travel on Menawethan as a passenger?+
She has a lounge for up to 12 passengers, which keeps a sea link open in winter when the Scillonian is laid up. Places are limited, so ask the freight office before you plan around her.
What time does Menawethan sail?+
The weekly schedule says which days she sails and which way. The hour is set around the tide, which comes about 50 minutes later each day, so it moves through the week; the freight office can give you the time for a sailing.
How long does the crossing take?+
Menawethan cruises at about 10 knots, so the crossing between Penzance and St Mary's usually takes around four hours, longer than the Scillonian.
Where is Menawethan now?+
The map near the top of this page shows her position from her AIS signal, refreshed every few seconds while she is at sea. The live tracker shows her alongside every flight and sailing today.
Island boatsSt Mary's to the off islands
Scillonian ferryPenzance to St Mary's, 2 hours 45
Menawethan freightAll year, times move with the tide
Skybus flightsLand's End, Exeter and Newquay
HelicopterPenzance to St Mary's and TrescoScilly LiveEverything today, with weather and noticesLive trackerWhere the planes and the Scillonian are now