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  An amazing experience. The boat ride and narrative were great and the walk was beautiful. Elgol was also a cute place to visit and the community were friendly.

    Christopher J
    May 29, 2022
  • star rating  What a fantastic experience! Seamus' storytelling and humour, some of the most dramatically beautiful scenery in the world in Loch Coruisk, seals and a large pod of dolphins - amazing!

    C8156KFmarkc
    September 22, 2021
  • star rating  It was a beautiful experience, well organized, the captain and his son are really kind people. We saw seals and dolphin, they also offer a hot chocolate or a cup... read more

    randomaiz
    August 18, 2022
  • star rating  My sister and her family came over from Boston Usa and we decided on a wee weekend up to Skye ...suggestions on what to do were made and one... read more

    RuthT803
    August 2, 2022
  • star rating  So special, must do trip on Skye! - We adored our trip to Loch Coruisk! Seumas and Sandy are a hilarious father son duo, we really enjoyed their banter and story telling. We were lucky enough to see... read more

    misspickle
    October 22, 2022
  • star rating  An outstanding day on the best experience, possibly in the UK. From the great lady on the phone, to the lovely reception to the exceptionally nice Father & son crew.... read more

    Savvo64
    August 12, 2022
  • star rating  Second time on this trip and it was as good as the first time. Enjoyed the scenery, the story telling, the hot chocolate and the shortbread, and that was just... read more

    PamelaJayneB9
    April 29, 2022
  • star rating  Absolutely beautiful day out  - I took two grandfather's and three kids aged 16,13 and 12 out on a lovely calm dry October day. The trip was superb. Our highlight was seeing minke... read more

    Katrina R
    October 23, 2022
  • star rating  Fabulous boat trip, stunning views and great hospitality.
    Even carried my very nervous Labrador off the boat up some steep steps!
    Thank you Sandy and crew for a brilliant... read more

    plocktonshores
    May 10, 2022
  • star rating  Fantastic day/half-day out to the heart of the Cuillins. Take a stroll around (part of) Loch Coruisk and go for a swim in it - refreshing! The boat... read more

    Beanie66
    September 23, 2022
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