Portree Isle of Skye for Day Cruise Ships

Departure Point Portree harbour. Look for us carrying a clipboard saying Thistle Excursions. We return 1.5 hours before the ship sails. Usually 3.30pm. Return Details Portree harbour. Look for us carrying a clipboard saying Thistle Excursions. We return 1.5 hours before the ship sails. Usually 3.30pm. Duration 6 hours and 30 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Lealt Falls 12 Stormy Hill Portree Lealt FallsLealt Falls is a dramatic two-stage waterfall on the Trotternish Peninsula tumbling through a deep gorge before rushing out towards the sea. The viewpoint offers sweeping vistas of cliffs coastline and the Isle of Raasay beyond. Nearby are the ruins of an old diatomite works once part of Skye’s industrial past. The falls combine natural beauty with a touch of history making them a favourite stop along the Skye coastal route.⸻Mealt FallsMealt Falls plunges 55 metres from the cliff edge directly into the sea below one of only a handful of waterfalls in the world to do so. It sits beside the famous Kilt Rock cliffs where vertical basalt columns resemble the pleats of a Highland kilt. The sight of the waterfall tumbling into the waves against a backdrop of sheer cliffs and wide seascapes makes Mealt Falls one of Skye’s most photographed natural wonders. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Kilt Rock Kilt RockKilt Rock is one of Skye’s most striking sea cliffs its name coming from the way the basalt columns resemble the pleats of a Scottish kilt. Rising sheer from the sea to about 90 metres the cliffs are crowned with rugged basalt and sandstone giving them their distinctive striped appearance. From the viewpoint visitors also see Mealt Falls plunging dramatically over the cliff edge straight into the sea below. The combination of towering cliffs crashing waterfall and sweeping sea views makes Kilt Rock one of the island’s most iconic natural spectacles. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: The Old Man of Storr The Old Man of Storr is the most famous landmark on the Isle of Skye a dramatic pinnacle of rock rising from the Trotternish Ridge. Shaped by ancient landslides millions of years ago the jagged cliffs and needle-like formations dominate the landscape and can be seen for miles around. Standing at 55 metres tall the Old Man is steeped in legend: some say it is the thumb of a giant buried in the earth others that it is the remains of an ancient warrior turned to stone. The surrounding landscape of sweeping slopes and dark crags makes it one of Scotland’s most photographed natural wonders. With ever-changing light and mist rolling across the ridge the Old Man of Storr offers an unforgettable view and has become a symbol of the raw rugged beauty of Skye. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Trotternish Ridge The Trotternish Ridge dominates the northern half of Skye a dramatic 30-kilometre escarpment created by enormous ancient landslides. It is the island’s most famous landscape feature home to icons such as the Old Man of Storr the Quiraing and Kilt Rock. The ridge rises in sweeping slopes and jagged cliffs creating a skyline that can be seen for miles. Its unique geological formations make it one of the most remarkable landslip landscapes in the world. With constant changes in light cloud and mist the ridge offers some of the most breathtaking views in the Highlands from the Cuillin mountains to the Outer Hebrides. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Quiraing walk Sartle Staffin Highland Council IV51 9LB The QuiraingThe Quiraing is a landscape like no other a surreal world of twisted rock pinnacles cliffs and plateaus formed by massive ancient landslides. Located on the Trotternish Ridge it is a favourite spot for walkers photographers and film crews alike. Features such as the Needle the Prison and the Table create a natural playground of dramatic shapes and hidden hollows. Constantly shifting light and sweeping views over the sea to the Outer Hebrides give the Quiraing an almost otherworldly atmosphere. It is one of the most unforgettable landscapes in Scotland. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Talisker Distillery Carbost IV47 8SR Talisker Distillery founded in 1830 is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye and one of Scotland’s most celebrated whisky producers. Nestled on the shores of Loch Harport near Carbost it draws pure water from nearby springs and is known for its powerful peaty single malts with a distinctive maritime character. Often described as having “the taste of Skye ” Talisker whiskies capture the rugged spirit of the island with smoky notes sea salt and peppery warmth. The distillery has become a pilgrimage site for whisky lovers worldwide combining heritage craft and stunning coastal scenery.You can choose to go in and tour it but there is an entry fee. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Flora MacDonald's Grave Kilmuir Cemetery Kilmuir Church Kilmuir • She died in 1790