A boat trip on the Isle of Skye offers passengers the chance to see dolphins up close, with single fares starting at £23.50 for adults. Misty Isle Boat Trips, which has operated from the village of Elgol to Loch Coruisk since 1969, currently holds a 4.9-star rating on Tripadvisor.
Run by the Mackinnon family, with owner Seumus serving as a local skipper, the company provides views of what it describes as the finest scenery in Scotland. While the trips cover various routes, one of the standout features is the opportunity to spot dolphins, which may occasionally swim alongside the boat.
Dolphin encounter caught on video
A clip shared on TikTok on August 20 showed passengers watching a pod of dolphins flipping in and out of the water near the vessel, with some swimming underneath the boat. In the caption, Misty Isle Boat Trips wrote: "Another spectacular display yesterday! Whilst our trips are about more than just the wildlife, when they show up like this, it’s very hard to beat!!"
Viewers responded enthusiastically in the comments, with one writing: "Would love to see dolphins in the flesh." Another said: "They are huge!!" A third added: "Hoping to come in September! Can’t wait!"
Trip options and prices
Regular sailings are scheduled to halt at the end of October. Several trips are available between Elgol and Loch Coruisk, with the single one-way trip priced at £23.50 for adults and £15 for children aged six to 16. This option is suited to those planning to camp and hike back to Elgol or continue to another destination.
The Mini trip is a two-hour round trip with 30 minutes ashore, priced at £26 for adults and £17.50 for children. Under-fives go free, and concessions are available at £24. The company recommends the Standard trip, which allows 90 minutes in Loch Coruisk and costs £34.50 for adults and £20 for children. Maxi trips offer longer stays for activities such as climbing or walking around the loch.
Visitor feedback
Customers have praised the excursion, with one writing: "Best part of our trip to Skye!! If you're thinking about booking it, do it!! Utterly incredible trip! We were so lucky with the weather. Amazing info given by our guide on the boat. We saw dolphins, wild birds and seals. The water was smooth and our two-year-old loved it."
Another visitor commented: "The best thing we have done on our Isle of Skye trip! Stunning scenery, a great tour/history of each place we saw and the dolphin and seal watch was incredible- the dolphins came up to our boat!" A third added: "Brilliant day out visiting Loch Coruisk. Lucky with the weather (sun + no rain) and even luckier to see Dolphins on the way there."
Further details on the excursions are available on the Misty Isle Boat Trips website.
