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 went for a three-hour trip on the Misty Isle and it was excellent. We were a group of 10, with ages ranging from 10 to 70 plus and we... read more

    H6618QGpaulah
    October 14, 2021
  • 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  Great afternoon adventure thanks to Duncan and Duncan. Beautiful clear waters, schools of fish, a colony of seals, and a whole lot of salty splashes! Sgoinneil, tapadh leibh!!

    S-and-J-go-out
    September 18, 2021
  • star rating  A great trip on the Misty Isle, where I chose the maxi option with 6 hours at Coruisk between boats. Our return boat passed the other Misty Isle boat which... read more

    Bullmer
    September 11, 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  We were extremely fortunate to see a pod of harbour porpoises (small dolphins) on our way to Loch Coruisk.
    Our boat crew of Sandy & his son were excellent guides,... read more

    Neil H
    September 20, 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  We did the standard three hour trip & it was brilliant. The Mackinnon family were super-welcoming & knowledgeable. The views to the Cuillin are stunning & we were lucky enough... read more

    NJBSkipton_UK
    August 15, 2022
  • 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  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