Adventures and Romance with Skye Boat Trips

Skye Boat Trips is a family ran business out of the beautiful village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye. The business is owned by Local manAlisdair Mackinnon and his family.  Alisdair is a fisherman who was born and brought up in Elgol so he knows a great deal of information about the village of Elgol and the surrounding Small Isles. Alisdair employs Oliver who is from the Isle of Soay, one of the Small Isles, to skipper the boat. Oliver is also a fisherman so between the two of them they have vast amounts of information as well as their own stories to tell about the islands.

Skye Boat Trips run a number of different trips from Elgol pier. The most popular trip to do is to take a trip to Loch Coruisk. It is only a short 20 minute boat ride away but it is well worth the trip as Loch Coruisk is famous for its absolutely stunning scenery. It is so stunning in fact that a large amount of people choose to get married over there. Having a wedding in Loch Coruisk is just like stepping straight into a fairy tale.

 Skye Boat Trips run trips to Loch Coruisk daily at 9:50, 12:45, 14:45 and 16:45, it is best to book in advance, as the trips can be very popular during the summer months. As well as trips to Loch Coruisk, Skye Boat Trips also do trips to the Small Isles including Soay, Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna. These do not run as often however so it is best to phone and find out when these trips are running. The Small Isles are all unique in their own way but they all boast beautiful scenery and beaches as well as vast amounts of wildlife. Canna for example is famous for its Puffins which can be seen along the islands coasts, and Rum has huge amounts of red deer on the island as well as feral goats. It is on route to the Small Isles that you are most likely to see wildlife such as dolphins, minke whales, basking sharks and porpoise. Last week even an Orca was spotted near Canna. The wildlife is not guaranteed however as it all completely depends upon the day.

Skye Boat Trips also have an under water camera on board their boat which can take you even closer to the wildlife. If you are feeling extremely brave then Skye Boat Trips are also fully equipped to take up to 12 people out on a diving trip. This really will get you as close as possible to the wildlife.

If you are interested in any of these trips then please get in touch with us at Skye Boat Trips as we will be more than happy to help. If you are interest in getting married in Loch Coruisk then please get in touch again as we would love to help you on your special day.

Find The Best Skye Boat Trips in Elgol

When on holiday in the Isle of Skye one of the must do activities is to take a boat trip with Skye Boat Trips. Skye Boat Trips is a locally run business in the small village of Elgol by a man named Alistair Mackinnon. Alistair has lived and fished out of Elgol all his life so his knowledge of the area and the wildlife is immense. The skipper of the boat, Oliver, is also a local fisherman so between the two of them they can tell you a great deal about the area itself. They can also help you to have the best possible chance of seeing the wildlife which Elgol and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Skye Boat Trips offer trips to the beautiful and extremely popular Loch Coruisk 4 times a day, with trips leaving from the pier in Elgol at 9:50, 12:45, 14:45 and 16:45. Loch Coruisk is an extremely beautiful area of Skye no matter what the weather. In the sunshine you get the amazing views of the Cuillins, the surrounding islands and Loch Coruisk itself. While in the rain however you can see a completely different view with it creating an almost sinister atmosphere. It can feel like a completely different place depending on the weather. On your way to Loch Coruisk, just before you reach your destination, there is a high possibility of seeing Seals and depending upon the time of year they may also have their seal pups there too.

Skye Boat Trips also offer trips to some of the smaller islands around Skye such as Canna, Eigg, Rum, Muck and Soay. If you wish to book a trip to any of these islands you will need to organise this in advance with Skye Boat Trips. These islands all have different stories behind them so what better way to hear about it than through a local. In fact the skipper of the boat, Oliver, lives in Soay so who better to hear the history of the Island from. He will be able to tell you all about Gavin Maxwell’s famous shark factory. If you choose to head to one of these islands then you may have more of a chance of seeing some of the other wildlife. Early this month Skye Boat Trips have spotted Dolphins, Puffins and Minke Whale near the Island of Canna. There have also been sightings of porpoise, sea eagles, basking sharks and otters around the area.

Skye Boat Trips also have an underwater camera on board their boat allowing you to see all the excitement beneath the waves as well as above. The camera is available upon request and can really add to the excitement of the whole experience. If you are feeling even more adventurous then Skye Boat Trips are also offering fishing and diving trips. The boat is fully kitted out to take up to 12 people diving so do not hesitate to get in touch if this is something you would be interested in.