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In summer there is one crossing a day to Canna on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and two crossings on Saturdays. In winter there is one crossing a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. The crossing takes 2hrs 5mins direct and 3hrs 55mins via Eigg and Rum.

There are various crossings between the islands on the outward and inward sailings from and to Mallaig. Visit www.calmac.co.uk for timetable details or call the port office in Mallaig on 01687 462403. Bicycles are carried free of charge. Cars are only permitted for residents.

A ferry service is also run by Arisaig Marine, which operates the MV Sheerwater between Arisaig and the Small Isles during the summer months. For details visit www.arisaig.co.uk or call 01687 450224.

AquaXplore operate a fast RIB (rigid inflatable boat) service from Elgol on Skye to Rum and Canna. Advance booking recommended. Tel 01471 866244.

Coll and Tiree

Caledonian MacBrayne operates the car ferry service between Oban, Arinagour (Coll) and Scarinish (Tiree). There is one crossing each day in summer, Monday–Sunday, with an extra service from Barra in the Outer Hebrides on Thursdays. In winter the service is reduced to one crossing a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays only. You can also take the ferry between Coll and Tiree, which is a journey of around an hour.