Every journey starts a story

Create your own unforgettable story on Scotland's west coast isles. CalMac makes it easy to discover over 30 destinations, offering everything from high-energy adventures to relaxing escapes, and delicious local food. From Arran and Islay, to Mull, Skye, and Barra, you're sure to come back with a tale to tell. Smooth sailing starts with online booking.

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Every journey starts a story

Create your own unforgettable story on Scotland's west coast isles. CalMac makes it easy to discover over 30 destinations, offering everything from high-energy adventures to relaxing escapes, and delicious local food. From Arran and Islay, to Mull, Skye, and Barra, you're sure to come back with a tale to tell. Smooth sailing starts with online booking.

Buy before you travel

Book online and enjoy the freedom to manage your journey. With your personal account, you can easily view and manage bookings, check service status, and plan your next adventure.

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Our winter timetables are now available to book

Planning a trip with us? You can view the timetable for Monday 20 October 2025 - Thursday 26 March 2026 now. Bookings and advance purchase for this period are now open. 

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Discover our onboard food, drink and local suppliers

That’s not the engine you hear rumbling - it’s time to visit our onboard cafés with menus to suit all tastes. It’s all part of the adventure when you sail with us, from fresh dishes perfect for sharing to treats from our shop. You’ll also find products from over 60 local and island-based suppliers across 15 islands - a great way to sample and support the communities we serve.

Supplier Spotlight

Islay Ales

Discover the taste of the islands with Islay Ales, our next supplier spotlight. In this video, we take you behind the scenes to meet the team, explore their brewing process, and show how their beers make every ferry trip even more special. Whether you’re sailing to Islay or just enjoying the view, raise a glass with us and celebrate the amazing local producers.

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Don't miss Scottish Island Adventures season two!

We're back with season two of our Scottish Island Adventures podcast!​ This season, we welcome back host Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker along with new co-host, Scottish singer/songwriter Nati Galloway, as they explore more of the incredible destinations on the Caledonian MacBrayne network.

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