Friday 7 August

Due to a technical issue with MV Lochnevis generator, the 08:00 departing Mallaig is currently delayed.

There will be review for service at 09:15.

Planned maintenance

Due to planned vessel maintenance, amended timetable operate on the following dates:

Thursday 10 September

Thursday 8 October

During planned maintenance days the vessel will operate at reduced capacity. Customers are advised to book in advance where possible.

Saturday 15 and 22 August

Due to disruption elsewhere in the Network, MV Loch Bhrusda has been redeployed to operate Sound of Harris.

Vehicle charter MV Miss Marley and passenger charter MV Larven will operate the following amended timetable:

MV Miss Marley (vehicle charter)

Depart Mallaig - 10:00

Arrive Muck - 12:15

Depart Muck - 12:30

Arrive Eigg - 13:00

Depart Eigg - 13:15

Arrive Mallaig - 15:00

MV Larven (passenger charter)

Depart Mallaig - 10:00

Arrive Muck - 11:20

Depart Muck - 12:15

Arrive Eigg - 12:40

Depart Eigg - 13:10

Arrive Mallaig - 14:10

Depart Mallaig - 14:30

Arrive Muck - 15:50

Depart Muck - 16:15

Arrive Mallaig - 17:35

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August

Due to disruption elsewhere in the Network, MV Loch Bhrusda has been redeployed to operate Sound of Harris.

To accommodate the Small Isles Games on Eigg, amended timetables will operate.

Saturday 8 August

Passenger charter MV Larven and vehicle charter MV Spanish John will operate an amended timetable alongside MV Loch Nevis.

Due to an adverse weather forecast, services operated by MV Larven (passenger charter) are liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.

View amended timetable operating on Saturday 8 August.

Sunday 9 August

View amended timetable MV Loch Nevis will operate on Sunday 9 August.

Thursday 13 August

Due to disruption elsewhere in the network, MV Loch Bhrusda has been redeployed and will no longer operate on Thursday 13 August.

Passenger charter MV Larven and vehicle charter MV Miss Marley will operate the following amended timetable:

MV Larven (passenger charter)

Depart Mallaig 10:30

Arrive Eigg 11:30

Depart Eigg 11:45

Arrive Muck 12:10

Depart Muck 13:20

Arrive Eigg 13:45

Depart Eigg 14:10

Arrive Mallaig 15:10

MV Miss Marley (vehicle charter)

Depart Mallaig 10:30

Arrive Eigg 12:30

Depart Eigg 12:45

Arrive Muck 13:15

Depart Muck 13:30

Arrive Eigg 14:00

Depart Eigg 14:15

Arrive Mallaig 16:15

Impacted Bookings

We have been in touch with all impacted customers. Our booking system is open for new bookings and amendments.

Wednesday 26 August - Tuesday 22 September

MV Lochnevis will depart for annual overhaul from approximately Wednesday 26 August - Tuesday 22 September.

During this time MV Loch Bhrusda will operate a service for vehicles, passengers and freight.

View the published timetable operating by MV Loch Bhrusda from Wednesday 26 August - Tuesday 22 September.

MV Larven will operate a passenger only service as close to MV Lochnevis published timetable as possible.

View the published timetable operating by passenger charter MV Larven from 26 August - Tuesday 22 September.

Summer Tidal Amendments 2026

Due to tidal conditions, amended timetables will operate on the following dates during the Summer timetable:

August: 29

View Summer Tidal Timetables for Mallaig - Small Isles.

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. View more information on travelling to the Small Isles.

Vehicle Permit

If you are taking a vehicle, you must have a permit to travel. Travel should be arranged with the Mallaig port office.

Winter timetable 2026/2027

The winter 2026/27 timetable for this route is now available to view online and bookings are open.

Information

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Passenger rights

If your sailing is disrupted or cancelled, read our online guide to find out what you may be entitled to and how to claim.

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.

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