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Friday 25 July 2014

Boat Trips to Loch Coruisk

Taking a boat trips to Loch Coruisk is an amazing experience and something which everyone who visits the Isle of Skye should do. Loch Coruisk is famous for its extremely beautiful scenery and wildlife. It is only a short 20 minute boat ride from the Village of Elgol and is surrounded by only the water and the Cuillin mountain range.

Take a boat trips to Loch Coruisk on board Skye Boat Trips boat “The Islander”. Skye Boat Trips is a family run business who are local to the village of Elgol, so they are the perfect people to get to know if you are looking to get some information about the area.

Boat trips to Loch Coruisk can be the perfect family day out. Skye Boat Trips have trips that leave from Elgol pier at 9:50, 12:45, 2:45 and 4:45 so you can choose a time which suits you the best. The trip itself is only a short 20 minute journey over however if there is any exciting wildlife around such as basking sharks or Dolphins then Oliver, the skipper of the boat, will take you over to see these first. Just before your boat trip to Loch Coruisk lands at the steps you will be able to see a seal colony. Depending upon the time of year there may even be some seal pups, June and July are the best months to see these. Oliver will take you over to see these so that you can get some pictures. If you have children with you then this can cause great excitement and be a memory that they can cherish.

When the boat trip to loch coruisk lands there are mezzanine steps that can be a bit tricky if you have a dog with you. Oliver will be happy to help you get your dog up them. The Loch is then just a short 5 minute walk along a path. The loch is stunning with many people choosing to get married over there as it is the perfect backdrop to a fairytale wedding. There are stepping stones at the loch that can be a great adventure for older children to cross. Be careful if it has recently been raining however as they can be very slippy.

Skye Boat trips do boat trips to Loch Coruisk and also to the small isles which surround Skye. They do trips to Muck, Eigg, Cannan, Soay and Rum. If you are interested in a day trip to any of these islands then please get in touch so that a suitable day and time can be arranged. The Boat also has an underwater camera on board so if you are lucky enough to see any wildlife you can hopefully get an even closer look. If you want to get even closer to the wildlife then The Islander is also fully equipped to take up to 12 people diving. If you are interested in any of the trips above then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Skye Boat Trips.

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