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Craighouse pier and its boats from the air, the long pier beyond.
Isle of Jura

Jura Passenger Ferry

A fast passenger boat from Tayvallich on the mainland to Craighouse in under an hour, in the summer months.

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Welcome

The quickest way to Jura in summer leaves the car behind.

The Jura Passenger Ferry runs from Tayvallich, on the Knapdale shore of the mainland, straight across the Sound of Jura to the pontoons at Craighouse in under an hour. The boat is a catamaran with heated seats inside and a covered deck outside, run by Nicol Mackinnon of Islay Sea Safaris. It sails from spring to the end of September, and only on some days of the week, so check the timetable and book before travelling. Bikes are carried, up to twelve a sailing, and dogs go free. Leave the car in the car park across from Tayvallich village hall, and be at the boat ten minutes before it sails.

Round the cornerThe Jura Hotel RestaurantThe family-run hotel in Craighouse, with a restaurant over the Sound of Jura and the island's only pub.1 min by roadSee itThe Jura Hotel Restaurant
Before you go

Foot passengers only.

Park across from Tayvallich village hall and be at the boat ten minutes before it sails. Luggage is limited to 20 kg each.

Crossing
Under an hour, Tayvallich to Craighouse.
Season
Spring to the end of September, on some days of the week.
Booking
Book ahead, online or by phone.
Bikes and dogs
Up to twelve bikes a sailing; dogs go free.
Where it is

From Tayvallich in Knapdale to the pontoons at Craighouse.

Close byThe rest of Jura, near at hand.
  1. The Whisky Island Gallery and StudioThe Whisky Island Gallery and StudioKonrad Borkowski's photography studio and gallery at the Pier Garage in Craighouse, looking over Small Isles Bay.Under a mile1 min by road
  2. Deer Island DistilleryDeer Island DistilleryJura's rum distillery, at the Pier Garage in Craighouse, making a spiced rum since 2021.Under a mile1 min by road
  3. CraighouseCraighouseJura's one village, strung along Small Isles Bay, with the distillery, the hotel, the shop and the pier.Under a mile1 min by road
  4. Isle of Jura DistilleryIsle of Jura DistilleryThe whisky distillery in Craighouse, founded around 1810 and brought back to life by the islanders in 1963.Under a mile1 min by road
  5. The AntlersThe AntlersA bakehouse, café and bar in Craighouse opposite the shop, with sourdough, pies, bakes and island rum.Under a mile1 min by road
Directions
The Jura Hotel's restaurant with its tables laid under a painted ceiling.RestaurantsThe Jura Hotel RestaurantA step away
ToursJura GuidedA step away
The Jura Community Shop, a timber building with a red telephone box beside it in Craighouse.ShoppingJura Community Shop0.2 miles
Tartan and tweed pieces made at Camella Crafts, folded on a table.ShoppingCamella Crafts0.3 miles
Camus an Staca standing alone on the moor above the Sound of Jura.AttractionsCamus an Staca3.9 miles
ActivityBothan Jura Wild Sauna4.8 miles
Corran Sands from above, a long curve of pale sand between the sea and the moor.AttractionsCorran Sands4.9 miles
Orange and black rigid inflatable boat crossing calm water below distant hillsAttractionsJura Boat Tours4.9 miles
The Paps of Jura over moorland and water.AttractionsIsle of Jura4.9 miles
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