By Boat
Ferries
Caledonian MacBrayne
The MV Loch Nevis sails from Mallaig to Rum four times a week. A leisurely day trip will allow a short stop for a cup of tea and a gentle stroll while for the more adventurous there is the opportunity to stay over and enjoy some of the island’s wilderness. Have a look at the Calmac website for timetable information.
Arisaig Marine 
The Sheerwater runs from Arisaig on 3 days a week (summer only) offering 2-3 hrs ashore on Rum. Times are flexible as this is also a wildlife and cetacean watching cruise and the boat may be lead off at a tangent by basking sharks, dolphins or minke whales.
For timetable information have a look at their website here.
Charter Boats
Other trips, landing and non-landing, wildlife watching and scenic tours are also available from a number of different operators and locations. Among them are:
Based on Skye
Bella Jane Boat Trips and Aquaxplore run both landing and non-landing trips to Rum and the other Small Isles, from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. They run throughout the summer months. Contact them for further information about excursions at other times of year.
Based in Knoydart
Sea Knoydart based in Knoydart is also available for charters, with their boat, the Lophelia, a covered RIB, giving you the choice of expeditions, island transfers and travel to and from Mallaig.
Bruce Watt operates the Knoydart ferry and also has a boat in Mallaig available for charters.
Based on Eigg
Eigg Boat Trips is a new company with fishing and charters available. See their website here.
Based on Mull
Island Shuttle Tobermory's fast Boat Service - follow this link
Yachts
Rum is a popular destination for yachts as it offers relatively safe, sheltered and shallow anchorage in Loch Scresort. There are no moorings at present and access to the village is preferred via the Old Pier as it's closer to village services. The Old Pier had new safety features added in December 2011 including new ladders and handrails making it easier to use. You can also land your dinghy at the ferry terminal, but remember that it's regularly used by ferries, so make sure you are aware of their timetables. Also please note that there is no gas station on Rum.
Check out our Services section to see what Kinloch village has to offer.
Download a Map of Kinloch Village by hovering over the picture to the left.
page updated 28th April 2013
Road to the Isles
By car
Follow the recently upgraded A830 from Fort William to Mallaig. Cars are not permitted on Rum, unless there is a very good reason, although some residents do have their cars on the island. On entering Mallaig, there is a large car park on the left-hand side where foot passengers can leave their cars and it is a 5 minute walk from the ferry terminal.
By train
By bus
Road to the Isles
This website has further information on accommodation and sites of interest along the way, such as the Glenfinnan viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films and it is along this road that you will have your first tantalising glimpses of the Isles of Rum and Eigg.
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