Sailings and Timetable

Day cruises depart from Mallaig at 11:00 and usually return around 17:30. The timetable below runs from 13 May to 18 Oct, with additional weekends in summer.

Monday – Eigg and Muck

Mallaig → Eigg → Muck → Eigg → Mallaig

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Eigg arr 12:00
  • Eigg dep 12:30 • Muck arr 13:30
  • Muck dep 15:30 • Eigg arr 16:00
  • Eigg dep 16:30 • Mallaig arr 17:30
  • Time ashore: 4½ hours on Eigg or 2 hours on Muck

Tuesday – Eigg and Rum

Mallaig → Eigg → Rum → Eigg → Mallaig

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Eigg arr 12:00
  • Eigg dep 12:30 • Rum arr 13:30
  • Rum dep 15:30 • Eigg arr 16:00
  • Eigg dep 16:30 • Mallaig arr 17:30
  • Time ashore: 4½ hours on Eigg or 2 hours on Rum

Wednesday – Eigg and Muck

As Monday timetable.

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Eigg arr 12:00
  • Eigg dep 12:30 • Muck arr 13:30
  • Muck dep 15:30 • Eigg arr 16:00
  • Eigg dep 16:30 • Mallaig arr 17:30

Thursday – Rum (direct)

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Rum arr 12:45
  • Rum dep 15:45 • Mallaig arr 17:30
  • Time ashore: about 3 hours on Rum

Friday – Eigg and Muck

Same as Monday timetable.

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Eigg arr 12:00
  • Eigg dep 12:30 • Muck arr 13:30
  • Muck dep 15:30 • Eigg arr 16:00
  • Eigg dep 16:30 • Mallaig arr 17:30

Saturday – Eigg and Rum (Jun–Aug)

Operates June, July and August only.

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Eigg arr 12:00
  • Eigg dep 12:30 • Rum arr 13:30
  • Rum dep 15:30 • Eigg arr 16:00
  • Eigg dep 16:30 • Mallaig arr 17:30

Sunday – Eigg and Muck (Jun–Aug)

Operates June, July and August only.

  • Mallaig dep 11:00 • Eigg arr 12:00
  • Eigg dep 12:30 • Muck arr 13:30
  • Muck dep 15:30 • Eigg arr 16:00
  • Eigg dep 16:30 • Mallaig arr 17:30

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Weekly timetable for Alba Wildlife Cruises

Island Landscapes

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The islands of Eigg and Muck lie just south of the Isle of Skye, sitting between the west coast Scottish mainland and the Western Isles. Each island has an abundance of wildlife, rich heritage and incredible landscapes but, while they are close together, each island feels very different.

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