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  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 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  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  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  We had a wonderful experience with our whole family including 3 kids ages 14, 11,and 8. Great way to see a beautiful part of Skye, which is otherwise inaccessible.... read more

    16rebeccak
    July 22, 2022
  • star rating  Great trip run by a lovely family. Didn’t see any dolphins today but lots of seals. The driver and his son were hilarious. Elgol is very small with very limited... read more

    114alastairb
    August 17, 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  Friendly and entertaining hosts, clean boat, incredible scenery! We were able to walk about on land which broke up the 3 hour trip. Nice touch with hot beverages and... read more

    sarahelizabet27
    May 24, 2022
  • star rating  We had a great time, loved Sandy's stories and appreciated Seumas' agility on the boat! The loch was beautiful and the seals cute as promised. Lovely hike.

    christinegO7118LG
    October 5, 2022
  • star rating  Fabulous boat trip, stunning views and great hospitality.
    Even carried my very nervous Labrador off the boat up some steep steps!
    Thank you Sandy and crew for a brilliant... read more

    plocktonshores
    May 10, 2022
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