Sailings operating to/from Port Askaig only

Due to the closure of Port Ellen, services are operating between Kennacraig - Port Askaig only.

Read our guide to travelling to Islay during the Port Ellen closure.

MV Isle of Islay mezzanine decks

Due to a technical issue with the Mezzanine decks on MV Isle of Islay, vehicle capacity will be reduced until further notice. Repairs are now scheduled to take place during the vessels annual overhaul from the beginning of February 2027.

Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 November

Tuesday 24 November

Due to essential maintenance works being carried out on MV Isle of Islay, the following sailings are cancelled:

Depart Kennacraig - 13:00 & 18:10

Depart Port Askaig - 15:35

Please note MV Finlaggan will operate as per the published timetable.

Wednesday 25 November

Due to essential maintenance works being carried out on MV Isle of Islay, the following sailings are cancelled:

Depart Port Askaig – 07:00 & 12:35

Depart Kennacraig – 10:00 & 18:00

Please note MV Finlaggan will operate as per the published timetable.

Thursday 26 November

As a result of MV Isle of Islay being out of position, the following sailing is cancelled:

Depart Port Askaig – 07:00

All other sailings are expected to operate as per timetable

Information for vehicle customers

Port Askaig

Port Askaig operates a barrier system to manage access to the vehicle lanes. Access is restricted to checked-in vehicles only. Please note that the barrier will close following the final sailing of the day.

Overnight parking within the vehicle lanes is not permitted.

Kennacraig

Parking is not guaranteed at Kennacraig port as demand is very high and available spaces are limited.

The car park operates on a first come first served basis and customers should be prepared to find alternative parking where possible.

Winter Timetable 2026/27

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

Sailings will operate between Kennacraig - Port Askaig.

Information

CalMac Status app

Our CalMac status app is available to download from your usual Google and Apple app stores. Once downloaded, you can sign up to receive push notifications on your favourite routes. You can also view the timetable files for the route and date you have selected. Please note, the results returned will not be a ‘live’ picture of services at that time – instead, they are an enhanced, easy to read excerpt of the timetable. Please continue to check service status for the most up to date information.

You can also sign up for subscriber texts for your favourite route. View information on how to sign up.

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.

Pedal Cyclists Please note when travelling as a pedal cyclist in the event of a diversion disruption, transport between Port Ellen and Port Askaig cannot be guaranteed due to limited transport availability. Our staff will do all they can to support this. However, due to the volume of traffic at busier periods a transfer between ports may not be possible.

Passengers travelling by bus  Customers using the connecting bus service to Kennacraig are advised to make themselves known to the bus driver to allow them to inform the Port Office of expected passenger numbers.

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.

Subscriber texts

To subscribe to live updates for a particular route text the words CALMAC and SUBSCRIBE along with the route code of your choice to 60030 e.g. "CALMAC SUBSCRIBE 09". This will automatically subscribe you to ongoing service information relating to that route for a six month period.