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  Didn’t know what to expect from the boat trip especially as the weather was a bit drizzly to start but what a great outing I had. The crew (3 generations... read more

    F245YBwendyr
    July 3, 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  One of the best tours we made in this trip, exciting and entertaining experience despite of the weather. Super cool and nice staff, thank you for the hot tea and... read more

    163demiz
    May 12, 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  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  From the warm welcome on reception, to the great laid back guide, Seamus, and the skipper Sandy, this was a brilliant choice to visit the Cuillins and Lock Coruisk. <br... read more

    Curious21105160004
    June 6, 2022
  • star rating  I arranged this trip for my mum and dad, my brother and his wife and their two dogs. The team were super helpful and friendly over the phone when... read more

    rosgomersall
    April 19, 2022
  • star rating  Absolutely fabulous day out with Misty Isle Boat Trips. Would recommend giving yourself plenty of time to arrive at Elgol.
    The trip across was fabulous, Sandy and Seamus... read more

    JACKHORNERDL4
    September 4, 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
  • 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
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