SMALL ISLES:
Mallaig (MAL) - Small Isles (SIS)
One or more sailings are disrupted
Service updates
MV Lochnevis Annual Overhaul Period
MV Lochnevis overhaul completion has been delayed to 22 September. During this time, MV Loch Bhrusda will operate the vehicle and freight service to the following timetable here
MV Shearwater will operate the passenger only service every day except Saturdays. MV Shearwater will follow the published Lochnevis timetable here
Due to connectivity issues on the passenger charter we are unable to take card payments. Passengers wishing to travel are advised to please book in advance where possible or to pay with cash.
Saturday Service
MV Larven will operate the passenger only service for Saturdays only and operates to the following timetable:
Dep Mallaig - 07:30
Arrive Rum - 08:50
Depart Rum - 09:05
Arrive Canna - 10:00
Depart Canna - 10:15
Arive Muck - 11:50
Depart Muck - 12:00
Arrive Eigg - 12:35
Depart Eigg - 12:50
Arrive Mallaig - 14:05
Dep Mallaig - 14:25
Arrive Eigg - 15:40
Depart Eigg - 15:50
Arrive Muck - 16:25
Depart Muck - 16:40
Arive Canna- 18:15
Depart Canna - 18:30
Arrive Rum - 19:25
Depart Rum - 19:40
Arrive Mallaig - 21:00
All services are now available to book online and via port offices. We recommend booking in advance. Please note that there are no catering facilities on board any of the vessels operating during this period and we cannot guarantee train connections for the duration.
Reason: operational
Last Updated: 16 Sep 2024 17:20
Supplementary information
Bookings for the winter timetable period 21 October 2024 – 27 March 2025 are now open. Full details on how to book in our customer update.
MV Loch Bhrusda redeployment
Following a review of vessel deployments for annual overhaul, MV Loch Bhrusda will be redeployed to the Sconser-Raasay service once MV Lochnevis returns to the Small Isles service.
As a result, MV Larven will operate the following timetable on Saturday’s 28 September and 5 and 12 October:
Depart Mallaig – 13:45
Arrive Canna – 15:30
Depart Canna – 16:00
Arrive Mallaig – 17:45
Ticket Information - Day return tickets are not always possible on this service – due to the nature of this timetable, and check in requirements it is not always possible to travel to your specified island on a day return. Please check the timetable for details.
Non-landing cruise ticket for Small Isles are not available on this route. For more information please see here.
From Friday 29 March – Sunday 20 October
An amended timetable will operate on Saturday 28 September, 5, 12 & 19 October due to daylight restrictions at Canna and Sunday 11 August to accommodate Small Isles games. Please see here for more information.
Until 29 September
As of Wednesday 10 July, Scotrail will introduce a temporary timetable. This will impact various onward travel connections across the network. For further details please visit Scotrail prior to your journey.
Online Booking
We are aware that there are currently issues booking foot passengers on the Small Isles service online.
Please contact the Mallaig office directly on 01687 310240 (option 2) to book if you are unable to book on the website.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Pre-purchase your travel on this route – Foot passengers can now pre-purchase tickets for this route online, prior to arriving at port, or even just prior to boarding. You’ll be purchasing an open ticket for a chosen departure date, valid for the season in which you've purchased it – find out more
If you are taking a vehicle, you must have a permit to travel (see timetable for more information), and travel should be arranged with the Mallaig office.
Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases - If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.
Connecting Services - For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.
Stay Safe - When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.
Last Updated: 16 Sep 2024 17:20
