Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Coruisk

On March 27, the 'Coruisk' ferry, which provides essential services on the Oban - Craignure route, encountered a generator malfunction that led to cancellations of several sailings. The affected trips included the departure from Oban at 08:35 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. departure from Craignure. Passengers are advised to check for updates on rescheduled services as repairs are underway to return the vessel to operation.

On January 14, 2026, the ferry 'Coruisk', which operates between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay, encountered a technical malfunction that necessitated further scrutiny. This issue, coupled with challenging weather conditions, led to the cancellation of scheduled sailings. Specifically, the departures from Rothesay at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., along with the sailings from Wemyss Bay at 5:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m., were all affected. Passengers are advised to check for updates on service resumption.

On the morning of October 23, the 'Coruisk', which operates between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay, encountered a mechanical issue with its forward engine. This unforeseen problem necessitated immediate attention, leading to the cancellation of several scheduled sailings. Specifically, the 08:05 a.m. departure from Wemyss Bay, the 09:05 a.m. and 10:05 a.m. sailings from Rothesay, as well as the 12:15 p.m. return trip from Wemyss Bay and 11:00 p.m. service from Rothesay were all affected. Engineers promptly went to work to assess and resolve the engine situation. Following thorough repairs and testing, the ferry was able to resume normal operations, with the next scheduled departure from Rothesay at 1:05 p.m.

On September 4, 2023, the ferry 'Coruisk', which operates the Mallaig-Armadale route, encountered a significant technical issue with its generator, leading to disruptions in its sailing schedule. As a result, the following sailings were initially cancelled: Departure from Mallaig at 07:25 a.m. and Departure from Armadale at 08:10 a.m., as well as the 11:05 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. departures from Mallaig and Armadale, respectively. Fortunately, the technical difficulties were resolved during the early afternoon hours, allowing the 11:05 a.m. sailing from Mallaig and the 11:55 a.m. sailing from Armadale to be reinstated. Passengers are advised to check for updates on future sailings.

On August 7, the ferry 'Coruisk' faced a significant setback with a malfunction in its aft engine, necessitating the vessel to utilize the berth at Mallaig. As a result, multiple sailings were impacted, including the expected 09:15 a.m. arrival in Mallaig, the 10:05 a.m. departure from Mallaig, and the 10:15 a.m. sailing from Armadale, operated by the 'Lochnevis' (IMO: 9209063), all of which were cancelled. Fortunately, following the successful resolution of the engine issues, the 10:15 a.m. sailing from Armadale has been reinstated, providing relief to passengers relying on this route.

On April 19, 2025, the 'Coruisk' ferry, which operates the vital Oban-Craignure route, encountered an operational hiccup as the crew investigated a possible entanglement of a creel rope in the propeller while docked at Craignure. This investigation led to potential delays or cancellations for several sailings, including the 5:05 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. departures from Craignure, as well as the 6:20 p.m. departure from Oban. After addressing the issue, the ferry was able to set sail from Craignure at 5:26 p.m., approximately 20 minutes behind schedule. Passengers were notified of the situation and adjusted their travel plans accordingly.

On August 21, 2023, just after 5 p.m., the Mallaig RNLI lifeboat sprang into action to assist a group of canoeists who found themselves in perilous conditions on Loch Nevis. Reports reaching Coastguard dispatchers indicated that the canoeists were struggling amidst severe weather, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Notably, five individuals had been thrown into the chilly waters after their canoes capsized, while three managed to reach the safety of the shore. Responding promptly to the mayday call relayed by the Coastguard, several vessels nearby redirected their routes to provide support. The ferry 'Coruisk', which was carrying passengers, and a local vessel operating a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) were among those that responded to the emergency. The RHIB successfully pulled three individuals from the water, while the Mallaig RNLI lifeboat rescued another two. Additionally, a Yboat was dispatched to retrieve the three remaining individuals who had made it to land. All eight canoeists were subsequently taken to the Mallaig RNLI station, where they received warmth and care before being escorted back to Mallaig Harbour, where the Scottish Ambulance Service stood ready for further assistance. After ensuring everyone's safety, the Mallaig RNLI returned to the scene to collect all equipment left in the water. Meanwhile, the crew of the CalMac ferry maintained a vigilant watch from their bridge, contributing crucial oversight to the rescue efforts. Following the successful extraction of the canoeists, the 'Coruisk' was cleared to continue its journey to Armadale, while the rescued individuals were provided with medical attention at Mallaig Harbour.

On September 1, 2021, ferry services in Oban faced significant disruptions as the MV Coruisk encountered technical difficulties. Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) announced the cancellation of two scheduled sailings between Oban and Craignure. Specifically, the 6:30 p.m. departure from Craignure and the 8:00 p.m. sailing from Oban have been removed from the evening schedule. Engineers have boarded the MV Coruisk to assess and resolve the onboard fault, and passengers are advised to stay tuned for further updates on service availability.