Set sail along Scotland’s stunning coastline with Arisaig Marine Ltd’s 3-hour cruise aboard the MV Briscoe. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, wildlife sightings, and versatile routes tailored to weather conditions.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most levels, no special fitness required.
Wildlife
History
The region has a rich maritime history, with tales of shipwrecks and ancient cargo routes.
Conservation
The area is part of ongoing efforts to preserve marine habitats, ensuring wildlife remains abundant and the coastline pristine.
Arisaig Marine Ltd
Set sail along Scotland’s stunning coastline with Arisaig Marine Ltd’s 3-hour cruise aboard the MV Briscoe. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, wildlife sightings, and versatile routes tailored to weather conditions.
Arisaig Marine Ltd operates passenger boat services and sightseeing cruises around the Small Isles, using vessels including MV Sheerwater and MV Briscoe. The company offers a mix of landing and non-landing trips that call at or sail between Arisaig, Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck. Services include one-way island transfers (Arisaig > Eigg, Arisaig > Rum, Muck > Arisaig, Muck > Eigg, Rum > Eigg, Eigg > Arisaig) and day trips such as Canna Puffins (departures from Rum and from Canna) and Jacobite sail excursions from Arisaig. Non-landing cruises are offered aboard MV Briscoe in 1.5 hour and 3 hour formats. Passengers can choose to disembark and explore islands for set periods—typically three hours—or remain on board for extended sightseeing. Many sailings allow dogs to travel free of charge with requirements that pets stay on the deck and remain on a short lead. Several services are scheduled on specific days, for example weekday sailings listed as Tuesday, Friday or Thursday for certain routes, and seasonal runs from April to August with additional June sailings. Skippers are mentioned in trip descriptions, and safety and sightseeing are combined on historic and wildlife-focused itineraries, such as the Jacobite route through Loch nan Uamh and the puffin-focused trips near Canna.
Typical crossing and cruise durations described across trips include 30 minutes, one hour, 1.5 hours, 2.25 hours, three hours and four-hour sailings, depending on route and whether landings are included.
Destinations
Arisaig, Eigg, Rum, Canna, Muck
Regular sailings to the Small Isles
Durations
30 min–4 hr
Various crossing and cruise times
Vessels
MV Sheerwater, MV Briscoe
Transfers and scenic cruises
Dog Policy
Dogs travel free
Keep dogs on a short lead on deck
Choose from puffin cruises, Jacobite sails, island transfers and non-landing scenic trips — many sailings welcome dogs on deck.
Dress in layers
Weather at sea can change quickly; layering ensures comfort regardless of wind or chill.
Bring binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing opportunities with a good pair of binoculars.
Wear sun protection
Apply sunscreen and bring hats or sunglasses for daytime protection.
Prepare for camera shots
Capture scenic vistas and wildlife from the boat with a camera or phone.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Layered clothing helps adapt to changing weather at sea.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Sun protection
Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen shield you from UV rays.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Binoculars
Better wildlife viewing during the trip.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the scenic coastline and wildlife.