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  We rolled up at the quayside, met with a hearty islander greeting and boarded the boat for the quick jaunt across to Loch Coruisk. A wee dander round the inlet... read more

    Ian G
    August 15, 2022
  • star rating  We had a great trip- the crew was wonderful and informative with some captivating stories along the way. We were lucky to see Minke Whales, Porpoises, and of course the... read more

    tamar_ma
    August 28, 2022
  • star rating  First visit to Elgol and we had the pleasure of taking one of the Misty Isle boats out for a tour of Loch Coruisk and the Cuillins. The boat itself... read more

    797brada
    August 22, 2022
  • star rating  My friend and I were ‘marooned’ on the shore at Loch na Cuilce, when Misty Isle came to the rescue! Without hesitation, Sandy and Coral offered to take us to... read more

    Popobawa_1
    August 5, 2022
  • star rating  From the start Anne and Coral were a delight to deal with. Their knowledge of the local area, including local stories and characters, really made the experience. This organisation is... read more

    kevingS793BH
    March 23, 2022
  • star rating  This trip was the highlight of a fabulous few days in Skye. It's a family-run business, and the father and son who took us out were friendly, knowledgeable and relaxed,... read more

    S949IBannal
    April 15, 2022
  • star rating  Excellent trip, a pleasant trip to the mountain range and back. Coupled with great historical knowledge told by one of the skippers. Breathtaking views, would highly recommend

    530lachiem
    August 25, 2022
  • star rating  This was an absolutely beautiful trip. The skipper and his son were knowledgeable and shared much history. We had 1.5 hours to wander around an island to take... read more

    Tillyseattle
    September 18, 2022
  • star rating  From the warm welcome on reception, to the great laid back guide, Seamus, and the skipper Sandy, this was a brilliant choice to visit the Cuillins and Lock Coruisk. ... read more

    Curious21105160004
    June 6, 2022
  • star rating  We did this 20 years ago and it was pleasing to see that the same excellent and family service prevailed.
    An intimate boat which gives great opportunity to be given... read more

    D4352SXpaulh
    August 23, 2022
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