Name: Bella Jane Boat Trips
Rating: 5.0

Bella Jane Boat Trips

Isle of Skye, Elgol, The Highlands, IV49 9BJ, Scotland

1-90 Years

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Bella Jane Boat Trips is an award-winning wildlife and sightseeing boat experience departing from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. It offers unforgettable journeys to the remote and dramatic Loch Coruisk, one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unspoilt locations. The trips are suitable for families, couples, walkers, and nature lovers, with flexible options to suit different time schedules and activity levels.

During the trip, passengers can enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and may spot dolphins, whales, seals, puffins, sea eagles, and other wildlife. The most popular Standard Return Trip includes 1½ hours ashore at Loch Coruisk, while other options range from short sightseeing cruises to longer flexible day trips for walkers and climbers. All trips include free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or fruit juice on board, and the boat is equipped with toilets, indoor seating, and outdoor viewing areas.

Prices vary depending on the trip chosen. The Standard Return Trip (around 3 hours) costs £36.00 for adults, £24.00 for children (4–14), £34.00 for concessions, and is free for under-4s. The Mini Return Trip (around 1½ hours) costs £28.00 for adults and £20.00 for children, while the Explorer Short Return Trip is £32.00 for adults and £22.00 for children. Longer Midi or Maxi Flexi Day trips cost £40.00 for adults and £26.00 for children, with one-way trips priced from £22.00 for adults.

Bella Jane Boat Trips offer a rare chance to experience the wild beauty of Skye from the water in comfort and safety. The combination of wildlife watching, dramatic landscapes, and flexible trip options makes it a standout attraction in the Highlands. Whether you want a relaxed cruise or an adventurous day exploring Loch Coruisk, Bella Jane provides a memorable and well-organised experience.

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Features

Standard Return Trip: An unforgettable boat trip and our most popular one. See the seals and spend an unhurried 1½ hrs ashore at Loch Coruisk to relax and explore this majestic wilderness, rounded off with a Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate or fruit juice on the return journey.
Explorer Short Return Trip: A shorter trip than the Standard Return, with only 30 to 40 minutes ashore at the Loch. You will still see the seals and all the dramatic scenery en route. Free refreshments included on the return journey.
One Way In Trip: For experienced walkers/climbers who wish to climb or walk back to Elgol or on to Sligachan - if returning to Elgol remember you need to cross the Bad Step. (Maps available for sale at our booking office and onboard.) Stout footwear essential. Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate or fruit juice on your journey.
Midi or Maxi Day/Flexi Return Trip: Take the first boat in and return on the last, or choose whichever depart and return times suit you best. A unique and flexible opportunity to spend 3, 4½, or 6 ½hrs ashore, allowing enough time to walk round Loch Coruisk or even scramble to the top of Sgurr na Stri - for breathtaking views of the entire Cuillin ridge. (Maps available for sale at our booking office and onboard.) Both journeys include Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate or fruit juice.
Mini Return Trip: For those with less time, families with small children or those who prefer not to walk ashore at Coruisk. See our large resident colony of harbour seals, the spectacular Cuillin mountains close up and all the other sights en route. Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate or fruit juice on the return journey.
Climbing Club or Group Charters: Charters available to climbing and walking clubs/groups, wishing to stay in the JMCS climbing hut, camp or climb the Cuillin. The stress-free way to arrive at your destination. Go in one day and return on any other date including Sunday. Split times possible for different group members

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Parking: Free parking available.
Food & Drinks: We serve hot and cold refeshments on the boat too - these are included in your ticket price. We also have some snacks and other drinks available to purchase both on the boat and at our booking office.
Toilets: We have a proper toilet and washroom on the Bella Jane.

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Standard Return Trip (approx 3 hrs)

Adult: £36.00
Child (4-14 yrs): £24.00
Adult Concession (student / over 60): £34.00
Under 4's: FREE

Explorer Short Return Trip (duration c. 1.75hrs)

Adult: £32.00
Child (4-14 yrs): £22.00
Adult Concession (student / over 60): £30.00

One Way In Trip (duration approx 45 mins)

Adult: £22.00
Child (4-14 yrs): £16.00
Adult Concession (student / over 60): £21.00
Under 4's: FREE

Midi or Maxi Day/Flexi Return Trip (duration up to 8 hrs)

Adult: £40.00
Child (4-14 yrs): £26.00
Adult Concession (student / over 60): £38.00

Mini Return Trip (duration approx 1½ hrs)

Adult: £28.00
Child (4-14 yrs): £20.00
Adult Concession (student / over 60): £26.00

Climbing Club or Group Charters (discount for 5 passengers or more)

Adult (up to 4 passengers): £40.00
Adult (5 passengers and more): £36.00
Single Fare / One way: £22.00 (as One Way above)

Pricing URL: https://www.bellajane.co.uk/boattrips.asp

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Our trips operate 7 days a week (normally a minimum of 4 trips per day) for the whole of the season which for 2026 will run from the 1st April until the end of October (weather permitting!).

Address: Isle of Skye, Elgol, The Highlands, IV49 9BJ, Scotland

Post Code: IV49 9BJ

Council: Elgol

County: The Highlands

By Car: When on Skye take the A87 to Broadford then the single track B8083 for Elgol which takes approximately 45 minutes by car. The B8083 takes you through the beautiful Strathaird peninsula around scenic Loch Slapin and affords spectacular views of the Cuillin. Free car parking is available at Elgol Jetty. Look out for the Bella Jane Boat Trips & AquaXplore information signs, on your right at the car park 200 metres before the Elgol jetty and also fixed to the wall at the top left of the jetty itself.
By Bus: Bus No.55 from Broadford runs Monday to Friday but there is no service on Saturday or Sunday. The early bus (07.05) can get you to Elgol in time for the 09.00 / 09.15 trips and the 12.10 bus will get you to Elgol in time for the afternoon sailings on AquaXplore and Bella Jane. The bus departs Broadford near the Post Office.