Welcome to Misty Isle Boat Trips, Isle of Skye

Our local skippers and crew look forward to entertaining you with tales and legends of the area as you sail out to visit the jewel in the heart of the Cuillins: Loch Coruisk!

Boat Trips from Elgol to Loch Coruisk since 1969!

The Mackinnon family have been welcoming passengers from all over the world since 1969. Come and experience for yourself the finest scenery Scotland has to offer on one of our boat trips form Elgol to Loch Coruisk on the Isle of Skye.

Misty Isle Boat Trips’ owner, Seumas Mackinnon, is a local skipper, born and bred in the village of Elgol with a lifetime of experience at sea. The boat trips continue as a family business with Seumas and his wife Anne working alongside their sons and grandchildren bringing visitors to see Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Cuillin hills where we guarantee you will enjoy some outstandingly beautiful Highland scenery. We also guarantee you will enjoy some true Highland hospitality!

We have frequent regular sailings from Elgol to Loch Coruisk from  through to the end of October. Though less frequent we also run cruises, boat trips and private charters throughout the year…

  • star rating  If you are in Skye you have to do this boating trip. The boating trip is amazing and the staff is even great. It is a family run business, and... read more

    rends555
    August 5, 2022
  • star rating  We were a little hesitant as the sea looked rough! However, we had an amazing trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk last week. Stunning views, great commentary with lots of... read more

    debbiebX1934IF
    May 16, 2022
  • star rating  Leave yourself plenty time to get there. The road becomes excitingly single about five miles from Elgol, so take your time. The Misty Isles guides were helpful and pleasant and... read more

    Gerry D
    May 30, 2022
  • star rating  Went on a trip with Sandy and Seumas to Loch Coruisk. We saw harbour porpoises and seals on the way as well as many sea birds. It was... read more

    mjsieler
    August 23, 2022
  • star rating  Great boat trip definitely worth the visit. Definitely recommend the standard trip or longer. The people were lovely and super helpful with the dogs.

    alexsP954XX
    July 14, 2022
  • star rating  When you are on the Isle of Skye this trip is absolutely worth it. We went with Sandy and his crew at one of our daughters birthday choice. She hoped... read more

    christyt0
    August 12, 2022
  • star rating  We've just returned from a great wee trip to Loch Courisk on the Maid of Courisk. Our Skipper, James was great fun and both he and the entire crew (Helen)... read more

    784jeanetteo
    July 18, 2022
  • star rating  The boat ride and the view of the Cullins were awesome. However, what we will remember most are the stories told by Seumas MacKinnon and his dad, Sandy. ... read more

    P M
    September 20, 2022
  • star rating  Absolutely fabulous day out with Misty Isle Boat Trips. Would recommend giving yourself plenty of time to arrive at Elgol.
    The trip across was fabulous, Sandy and Seamus... read more

    JACKHORNERDL4
    September 4, 2022
  • star rating  Misty Isle boat tours are fantastic. They are found in Elgol, one of the UK’s most beautiful places.

    The boat was comfy and the views were spectacular. The... read more

    Anthony W
    April 14, 2022
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