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  This was an absolutely beautiful trip. The skipper and his son were knowledgeable and shared much history. We had 1.5 hours to wander around an island to take... read more

    Tillyseattle
    September 18, 2022
  • star rating  Fabulous trip to Coruisk with a skipper and crew who were armed with local knowledge and folklore

    O1097JBemmat
    July 18, 2022
  • star rating  This was one of the highlights of our trip in Scotland whilst we were doing the nc500. The boat trip is well worth it and makes it possible to appreciate... read more

    mariazA994RB
    July 30, 2022
  • star rating  What a fantastic experience! Seamus' storytelling and humour, some of the most dramatically beautiful scenery in the world in Loch Coruisk, seals and a large pod of dolphins - amazing!

    C8156KFmarkc
    September 22, 2021
  • star rating  A fabulous friendly family team run misty isle boat trips. You recieve a warm welcome when you arrive to get your tickets and the father & son team provide an... read more

    asliceofnicki
    August 29, 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
  • star rating  We had an Awesome trip, best day ever! The company is run by the loveliest local family, who have great information and stories about the mountains and wild life. We... read more

    Ordwifey
    September 6, 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  Weather seemed to be set fair and we wanted a trip over to Loch Coruist to get a little closer to the magnificent Cuillen ridge. The trip delivered this and... read more

    Jimmers17
    June 2, 2022
  • star rating  Fabulous trip thanks to the Misty Isle's team- sensational guiding and storytelling from our skipper and his son, who were both informative and funny in their tales of dolphins, seals... read more

    HC1989
    September 16, 2021
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