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  Family run business in Elgol. Great crew who looked after as and entertained us from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. Took us around the loch to... read more

    Resort20881842017
    May 18, 2022
  • star rating  We had a wonderful experience with our whole family including 3 kids ages 14, 11,and 8. Great way to see a beautiful part of Skye, which is otherwise inaccessible.... read more

    16rebeccak
    July 22, 2022
  • star rating  It was a very special and interesting cruise. The father and son are lovely.One of the 6 most recommended recommended places on the island of Skye

    rahellevy1
    June 29, 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  Amazing storyteller ( the son of the capitain) amazing views , we had a really nice boat trip and great hike into the wild mountains of skye . I would highly recommend!

    Y9893LNsarahh
    May 5, 2022
  • star rating  What a fantastic trip. From the cheery greeting to Kirsty’s info on the boat, to tea, coffee, hot choc and biscuits on the return. But most of all the views.... read more

    LJaneGill
    July 14, 2022
  • star rating  Excellent experience on our Misty Isle boat ride. Very friendly and nice crew staff, including Sandy! Boat was well outfitted. Scenery was... read more

    douglas b
    July 5, 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  Great family day out on the Misty Isle to Loch Coruisk. Stunning views on the way out and at the loch. Sandy and Coral were great hosts, informative and entertaining... read more

    L2936VSgrahamd
    July 28, 2022