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 had a great time on the three hour tour to Loch Coruisk. Our skipper was Sandy and he was funny, super knowledgeable and kind. We told us fun facts... read more

    malloryn498
    July 20, 2022
  • star rating  Excellent trip with great guides, Sandy and Seumas. We were lucky to see the dolphins and had wonderful weather.
    Seumas even helped carry one of our dogs up and... read more

    JamieMcM73
    August 22, 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  We took the Misty Isle boat trip to Loch Coruisk on Friday. It’s a beautiful trip. Sandy and Seamus shared interesting stories about the history of the area and the... read more

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    October 23, 2022
  • star rating  Took the children and our dog on a boat trip to Loch Coruisk in August 2021, Sandy the Skipper and his son Seamus were so welcoming and friendly, great tour... read more

    mrsyoga
    October 7, 2021
  • star rating  The interaction with the skipper and his crew was great! Very nice folks, shared a lot of information with us with great enthusiasm!

    gillesc42
    July 29, 2022
  • star rating  Amazing trip! - I ended up in this beach because of the Spar Cave near there, but since I was there I did the boat trip and it couldn’t be better! The reception... read more

    ericaanfiloquio
    October 28, 2022
  • star rating  The boat ride and the view of the Cullins were awesome. However, what we will remember most are the stories told by Seumas MacKinnon and his dad, Sandy. ... read more

    P M
    September 20, 2022
  • star rating  This is a superb trip & highly recommended.We were a party of 4 adults & 2 children aged 7 & nearly 5.The skipper Sandy & his son Seamus are helpful... read more

    jamiefloyd
    June 4, 2022
  • star rating  Take some lunch and the Misty Isle and head
    out to Lake Coruisk for a fantastic walk.
    Pilot whales in the bay! Tea and biscuits on the return journey... read more

    rosg964
    April 23, 2022
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