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title: "Isle of Skye Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-skye
description: "Scotland's misty isle of fairy pools and castles"
---

# Isle of Skye

🇬🇧 · United Kingdom · British Isles & Western France

> "Scotland's misty isle of fairy pools and castles"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.7h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 59
- **Cruise Lines:** 3

## Peak Season

Busiest months: May (19 sailings), Aug (15 sailings), Sept (12 sailings)

## About Isle of Skye

Skye's landscape is the main event: the Cuillin mountains, the Old Man of Storr, and coastline that changes character every few miles. You tender into Portree, the island's small capital, where pastel-painted houses ring a working harbour. The Old Man of Storr hike is steep but short, and the views from the top cover the Trotternish Ridge and the sea. The Quiraing, further north, has pinnacles, hidden plateaus, and constantly shifting light.

The Fairy Pools near Glen Brittle are clear pools and waterfalls at the base of the Cuillins, worth the walk even though the water is usually too cold for swimming. Dunvegan Castle has 800 years of MacLeod clan history. For food, langoustines and smoked salmon are the local specialities. Hiring a car gives the most flexibility, as the island's single-track roads are part of the experience.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** GBP (British Pound)
- **Language:** English
- **Timezone:** Europe/London (UTC)
- **Tipping:** 10-15% optional at restaurants

## Location

Coordinates: 57.4108, -6.1900

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Isle%20of%20Skye/@57.41079,-6.19004,13z)
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## Things to Do in Isle of Skye

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person.

| Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b1e5759-fab5-4c86-98e4-87e4f53b2de8.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (92) | 8h | – | €119 | Viator |
| [Isle of Skye Private Tour from Portree](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/33bb9778-a0d1-4304-b496-5887a5590614.md?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (24) | 6h 30m | – | €455 | Viator |
| [Explore the Isle of Skye in a full day tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/32c1f9f7-bf05-4beb-971e-d3a10b5c6440.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (4) | 7h | – | €902 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

## Nearby Ports

- [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md): 48 nm
- [Oban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/oban.md): 64 nm
- [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md): 67 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md)
- [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tideswept-highlands-baltic-to-celtic~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280616-9.md)**

- **Price:** €1,395 per person (€2,790 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella.md)
- **Duration:** 9 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-06-16
- **Itinerary:** Tideswept Highlands – Baltic to Celtic

## Featured Cruises from Isle of Skye

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Highland Bastion – Skye, Orkney & Cork](https://cruisello.com/cruises/highland-bastion-skye-orkney-cork~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md) | AIDAbella | AIDA Cruises | 2027-06-27 | 14 | €2,030 |
| [Tideswept Atlantic – Northern Lights & Silver Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tideswept-atlantic-northern-lights-silver-coast~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20270416-28.md) | Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 2027-04-16 | 28 | €4,659 |

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