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Expectant Mothers

Travel from week 28 up to and including week 36
We ask that you provide a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel, the stage of pregnancy, and your due date.

From 37 weeks up to and including your estimated delivery date

We’ll ask you to stick to our shortest flight, between St, Mary’s and Land’s End airports. You’ll also need a doctor’s note, issued within the previous 7 days of the travel date confirming fitness to travel.

Travel beyond your estimated delivery date

Beyond your delivery date you will only be allowed on flights between Land’s End and St. Mary’s. You must be accompanied by an adult escort (partner, friend, family member, medical professional) and have a letter issued by the doctor or midwife within the previous 24 hours confirming fitness to travel, a copy of which will be required at check-in.

Scillonian

Expectant Mothers

If you are over 12 weeks pregnant and travelling to Isles of Scilly; Cornwall and Isle of Scilly’s midwifery team request that you contact them directly to ensure they are aware of you being on Isles of Scilly and can provide support/advice if required during your stay. They can be contacted on 01872 258000.

TRAVELLING at LESS THAN 28 WEEKS

There are no restrictions on expectant mothers sailing with us prior to 28 weeks.

However, pregnancy can sometimes make you more susceptible to motion sickness, so it might be a good idea to check for a suitable medication prior to sailing, just to be on the safe side.

TRAVELLING FROM WEEK 28 UP TO AND INCLUDING THE 36TH COMPLETED WEEK OF PREGNANCY

We ask that you provide a doctor’s certificate or a letter from a midwife confirming that you are fit to travel, the stage of pregnancy, and your estimated due date (EDD).

TRAVELLING FROM 37 WEEKS UP TO AND INCLUDING BIRTH

We cannot accept pregnant women who are 37 weeks pregnant or over at the time of the scheduled sailing. It is possible to travel using Skybus on our St. Marys to Land’s End route – further information can be found on the Skybus tab above.

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