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  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
  • star rating  We have just returned from our visit to Skye and the Misty Isle Boat trip was a true highlight. Sandy MacKinnon and his first mate were the best --... read more

    nancymB1265GO
    July 1, 2022
  • star rating  Unfortunately at the 11th hour , my partner was taken I’ll and we had to cancel the booking with Misty Isle Boat Trips ,however the lady made this extremely pain... read more

    NIKROSE
    September 8, 2022
  • star rating  What a beautiful afternoon’s boat trip to a beautiful, stunningly peaceful place. From the very beginning, we were greeted and helped onboard ( a very nervous golden retriever), and... read more

    janetmU7863HR
    June 7, 2022
  • star rating  This was now our second trip with the Misty Isle Boat and her lovely crew, we cannot recommend it enough! The skipper and his son are lovely and have eagle... read more

    Jenny M
    May 8, 2022
  • star rating  We visited at July 2022 during our the Isle of sky trail end part. Awesome captain + son who helped us with getting to Elgol and back. Great in-sites on... read more

    675janisb
    July 17, 2022
  • star rating  Fabulous trip to Coruisk with a skipper and crew who were armed with local knowledge and folklore

    O1097JBemmat
    July 18, 2022
  • star rating  A true family business with genuine historical links. Well run (short but comprehensive safety briefing) and friendly, informative commentary. The trip across to the Loch was especially enjoyable in the... read more

    emmalittleb
    June 6, 2022
  • star rating  Super friendly and helpful team. Everything from booking the trip , to getting us there and back was friendly and efficient. You even get a hit drink on the return... read more

    edshaw2017
    May 18, 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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