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 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  We went for a three-hour trip on the Misty Isle and it was excellent. We were a group of 10, with ages ranging from 10 to 70 plus and we... read more

    H6618QGpaulah
    October 14, 2021
  • star rating  I don't think I have ever seen such beautiful scenery in Scotland absolutely stunning, got on the Misty Isle Boat at Elgol in Skye and took us over Loch Coruisk... read more

    231MarkS231
    July 21, 2022
  • star rating  Amazing boat trip, both Sandy and his son Seamus were very knowledgeable of the geography and the history of the surrounding islands and knew where to find wildlife. Some passengers... read more

    Popee95
    August 26, 2022
  • star rating  We've just returned from a great wee trip to Loch Courisk on the Maid of Courisk. Our Skipper, James was great fun and both he and the entire crew (Helen)... read more

    784jeanetteo
    July 18, 2022
  • star rating  After a great trip with Mistry Isles last year, we returned for another with friends and took our pooch along too. Loved it just as much as the first time!... read more

    Hotdogjesse
    May 7, 2022
  • star rating  A true family business with genuine historical links. Well run (short but comprehensive safety briefing) and friendly, informative commentary. The trip across to the Loch was especially enjoyable in the... read more

    emmalittleb
    June 6, 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
  • star rating  Super friendly and helpful team. Everything from booking the trip , to getting us there and back was friendly and efficient. You even get a hit drink on the return... read more

    edshaw2017
    May 18, 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
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