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  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  Enjoyed the informative and humorous guide from helpful crew (Sandy and Seamus). It was good to see the seals. Loch Coriusk was beautiful. This is a great family business that... read more

    Bron32
    September 9, 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  A must do experience, a great crew, great trip out to the beautiful Loch Coruisk, you not only learn about the history of the place but maybe lucky enough to... read more

    sergeantlancashire
    June 1, 2022
  • star rating  My family and I had a wondeful trip with Sandy amd Callum out to Loch Coriusk today. It's a great trip delivered with humour and some very interesting history. The... read more

    RuckyLick
    September 6, 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 were a little hesitant as the sea looked rough! However, we had an amazing trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk last week. Stunning views, great commentary with lots of... read more

    debbiebX1934IF
    May 16, 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  If you are in Skye you have to do this boating trip. The boating trip is amazing and the staff is even great. It is a family run business, and... read more

    rends555
    August 5, 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
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