10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Isle of Skye That You Shouldn't Miss

February 28, 2022 Russell Mellin

The landscape is dramatic—even a bit moody, with the Cuillin Range in the background—but outdoorsy kids will have a blast on the Isle of Skye. Plenty of water sports are available, and you’ll also find great hiking and even pony rides. Portree, the largest town, makes a great base for exploring this striking island.
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1. Diver's Eye Boat Trips

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Diver's Eye Boat Trips

Divers Eye Boat Trips sail from Stein, Waternish, in the dramatic seascapes of northwest Skye where WILDLIFE WATCHING is exceptional! With regular sightings of whale, porpoise, dolphin, occasionally basking shark and a diversity of birdlife, including sea eagle, puffin and breeding seabird colonies. Seals are the children’s favourite, and they also love driving the boat and the relaxed manner of Gordon the skipper! GO ASHORE & EXPLORE, SUNSETS, CASTAWAY DAYS, FAMILY FRIENDLY’S, FISHING, WILD SWIM & SNORKEL are detailed on our website and fB page, with timetables, wildlife photos and video. Choose from 1½ hrs - Away Day Explorer, cost £20- £60pp or Family Tour at £70/4 people. With a passion for wildlife, skippers are WiSE accredited, and with 30+ years experience at sea locally, we know the coastal ‘nooks & crannies’ best. Add a friendly island welcome, and our visitors frequently tell us ‘we’ve done the rest, you’ve been best!’ We hope to welcome you for a wildlife adventure at sea!

2. Skye Ghillie Fly Fishing and Wilderness Adventures

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Skye Ghillie Fly Fishing and Wilderness Adventures

Fly fishing for beginners and experienced anglers. Salmon, Trout, Sea trout and Sea fishing available. Deer stalking for Red and Roe. Not for you? What about a wild walk to explore Skyes abundant flora and fauna and learn about its bloody history. Wild food foraging is also a part of the wild walk. learn how to identify tasty wayside snacks and then cook them over the fire. Activities for ALL ages!

3. Bella Jane Boat Trips & AquaXplore

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Bella Jane Boat Trips & AquaXplore

Bella Jane Boat Trips and AquaXplore are 2 types of boat trip from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. The Bella Jane trips go to Loch Coruisk, the Seal colony and the Cuillin Mountains. AquaXplore offers exhilarating wildlife and sightseeing trips to the Small Isles of Canna, Rum, Eigg and Soay with regular sightings of marine wildlife such as Dolphins, Minke Whales, Basking Sharks, Puffins, Sea Eagles. All trips offer a unique "no hype" wildlife guarantee so you can be confident in what you are told about what you will see.

4. SkyeXplorer Boat Trips

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SkyeXplorer Boat Trips

Puffins and Whales - SkyeXplorer Boat Trips Isle of Skye. Guaranteed to see Puffins and Seals - Whales and Eagles with luck! We offer daily 90 mins boat trips to see the Puffins and Seal colonies in the north of Skye. We also do a 3 1/2 hour whale spotting trip from June - September when the whales arrive at their feeding grounds.

5. Go to St Kilda

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Go to St Kilda

Visit Scotland 5 Star Day trips to St Kilda & the inner Hebrides from Stein, Waternish on Isle of Skye. St Kilda is accredited with dual World Heritage status for wildlife and culture - one of only 29 Global sites with this status. St Kilda is home to GB's tallest sea cliffs, tallest sea stacs, one of the largest gannet colonies in Northern Europe and huge puffin colony. Wildlife sightings on our trips have included dolphins, basking sharks, minke whales, orcas and more. Also offering trips to Harris Distillery, the Shiants, Neist point, Mingulay and custom tours to your needs year round.

6. Skyak Adventures

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Skyak Adventures

Skyak Adventures are the Scottish Sea Kayaking Specialists. Skye is the top destination for sea kayaking worldwide. Come with us to find out what is so special about where we are and what we do. Gordon Brown is an author, coach, guide and instructor qualified to the highest level within the British coaching system and has an MSc in performance coaching to back up his vast experience on the oceans.

7. Skye Cruises

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Skye Cruises

Discover the Isle of Skye’s northern peninsula in comfort and style aboard our Scottish built 1940’s ring netter fishing boat. Leave your worries behind and join us for a relaxing cruise amongst the sea cliffs and outcrops of the Trotternish peninsula. With a variety of wildlife on show including sea eagles, puffins and seals, you will find breathtaking scenery in every direction.

8. SeaSkye Tours

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SeaSkye Tours

SeaSkye’s seafari trips depart from a modern pontoon 200m past the Talisker Distillery in Carbost, Isle of Skye along with Redwood house hotel. All our trips are carried out on modern RIB’s (Rigid Inflatable Boats) that conform to the highest MCA standards. Skye has an incredibly diverse ecosystem just waiting for you to explore. Nestled among the mountain ranges and lochs is the most astounding wildlife Scotland has to offer!

9. Seaflower Skye

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Seaflower Skye

Luxury sea tours operating out of Portree, Isle of Skye. Explore the stunning coastline from the water, in the comfort of our purpose built 40ft catamaran, MV Seaflower. Full day or half day trips available. Enjoy a locally caught seafood lunch with a glass of wine or light refreshment onboard with us, before going to explore one of the beautiful neighbouring islands

10. South Skye Sea Kayak

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South Skye Sea Kayak

We are a small business offering Sea Kayak Coaching and Guiding for all levels in the South of Skye. Discover Skye away from the crowds, journey along stunning coastlines, experience a new perspective and different views of our famous island. Enjoy a picnic on a remote beach, see wildlife and interesting coastlines, all with an experienced guide.

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