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 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  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  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  We took the 11.15am boat from Elgol to Loch coruisk and returned on the 4.30pm boat. The boat across takes its time to allow you to see landmarks, seals and... read more

    423fayel
    April 27, 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  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  We had a wonderful trip out, the skipper and his Nephew were very entertaining. Particularly enjoyed the story of how the Cullins got their name. Had plenty of time to... read more

    Wendy G
    April 18, 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  Brilliant experience from start to finish. We were lucky with a sunny day and calm waters for our crossing. Really appreciated the wealth of experience from this family business with... read more

    avatar thumb O5537NLrachelm
    October 19, 2022
  • star rating  Great trip to Loch cruisak from Elgor. Boat left on time and entertaining talk on the way re local history and folklore. Spotted seal colony and an Osprey! On time... read more

    3638grace
    June 7, 2022