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  Take some lunch and the Misty Isle and head
    out to Lake Coruisk for a fantastic walk.
    Pilot whales in the bay! Tea and biscuits on the return journey... read more

    rosg964
    April 23, 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  Have been wanting to do this trip for some time and was not disappointed. We left on the 9:15am boat and had it to ourselves. The local surroundings, history and... read more

    Mummysocks
    April 28, 2022
  • star rating  This was a brilliant trip to start off our holiday on Skye. Lots of seals and other wildlife to see and a great walk from the landing spot to see... read more

    annebN1887FE
    May 1, 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 fabulous friendly family team run misty isle boat trips. You recieve a warm welcome when you arrive to get your tickets and the father & son team provide an... read more

    asliceofnicki
    August 29, 2022
  • star rating  The crew (particularly Seamus and Sandy) was exceptionally helpful, friendly, and entertaining. Service on board was likewise exceptional, including (improbably) coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Crew's expertise operating the boat... read more

    dinogami
    May 28, 2022
  • star rating  Excellent trip with great guides, Sandy and Seumas. We were lucky to see the dolphins and had wonderful weather.
    Seumas even helped carry one of our dogs up and... read more

    JamieMcM73
    August 22, 2022
  • star rating  I arranged this trip for my mum and dad, my brother and his wife and their two dogs. The team were super helpful and friendly over the phone when... read more

    rosgomersall
    April 19, 2022
  • star rating  Great trip run by a lovely family. Didn’t see any dolphins today but lots of seals. The driver and his son were hilarious. Elgol is very small with very limited... read more

    114alastairb
    August 17, 2022
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