A comfortable crossing, nothing to write home about
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3
Date of visit: July 2026
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Average
We took MV Loch Alain on a short crossing from Eriskay to Barra. As the vessel doesn't have a lift, there was no way for me as a wheelchair user to access the viewing deck. As such, I stayed in the van we'd hired while my wife and daughter went upstairs. As far as comfort goes, not having to leave my vehicle was good for me, but it does mean you are left out from the viewing experience others have if you have difficulty with stairs. See the attached video review for more insight into the boarding experience.
Parking & Transport
Average
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
Accessible facilities: Dedicated on-site parking
Accessible Toilets
There are no toilets at this vessel.
