Ferry to Islay It was a hard day of travel. I underwent two long bus rides as well as waiting for the ferry boat to the Isle of Islay at Kennacraig ferry port. On the ferry I had a chat with a motorcycle rider, Andrew, who was raised on the island, and is now living in Glasgow. He was paying a surprise visit to his mother's place. He was about the same age as me and had bought himself a Honda as a retirement perk.