Ferry from Mallaig to Skye

We are frequent visitors to the Isle of Skye and although it is now linked to the mainland by the now free to cross, Skye bridge, we still prefer to arrive by ferry. There is something romantic about travelling "over the sea to Skye", that the bridge just can't deliver. Booking. ******** Booking is essential at all times of the year as the ferry is very small and only has capacity for about 12 cars. I always book by phoning Cal Mac on 0800-66-5000.Alternatively it is very easy to book on line. You will need your vehicle registration number and a credit card. The person's whose credit card you use must also be travelling, worth knowing if ...  Read the complete review

While holidaying in Arisaig on the west coast of Scotland we decided to take the ferry from Mallaig. This was going to be a return day trip so we looked at the timetable the boat sails about every 55 minutes after 9am until 6pm. We were not taking a car so the fare was £5.95 return each this is the price you pay for each driver or passenger. A car would have cost £32.50 return + passenger fare. We took the grandchildren with us we did not pay for the youngest she is 2 years old but had to pay for the 5 year old. Timetable and fares at http://www.calmac.co.uk/ summer-timetable.html?id=summer-skye--mallaig-armadale.gif So that the children got ...  Read the complete review