Seal Island Cruise: Explore Fort William and Get Close to Seals in Their Natural Habitat
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215 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a Seal Island Cruise in Fort William and discover the area's cultural sights while getting up close to seals in their natural habitat. Enjoy live commentary, modern boats, and pet-friendly options!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ben Nevis - Throughout our cruise, guests will have panoramic views of Britain’s highest mountain - Ben Nevis.
What's Included
- anding and/or facility fees
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Expose yourself to the beauty and historical significance of Fort William with our exceptional cruise tours. As part of our itinerary, we will also pay a visit to our local colony of seals at ‘Seal Island.’ Our skippers have specialized training in seal conservation, allowing you to learn more about these marine creatures and get nearer to them than any other tour company allows. Our cruise journey is complemented by engaging live commentary discussing the history, geology, culture, and wildlife of the surrounding area.
Our tour boats, fuel-efficient and contemporary, are equipped with restroom facilities. They also offer heated indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a top deck for panoramic viewing, ensuring you have a comfortable voyage regardless of the weather condition. Our attentive crew is always ready to serve refreshments. And, of course, pets are welcome to join the fun!
- Dog Friendly
Location
Camusnagaul Ferry Pier
Please meet us at our Orange kiosk at Fort William's Town Centre Pier (look for the seafood restaurant with the red roof), our crew will be there in orange jackets waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(215 Ratings)
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Mikehr5612qa
May 13, 2024
Highly recommended - I would highly recommend this cruise, very good value and the captain’s commentary was very informative and entertaining. Seeing the seals in their natural habitat was amazing and we stared at them as they stared at us! Do go, you won’t regret it.
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Matthias
May 10, 2024
Unforgettable moments - Unforgettable impressions, lighting conditions and nature, views of Loch Linnhe, the Hogwarts Express and Ben Nevis, crowned by an encounter with wild seals
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Janice502016
May 6, 2024
Well worth the money - This was a fantastic trip . 2 hours and well worth the money . Information and hospitality were the best I think I’ve experienced and I’ve been on many trips !!! Weather was a total bonus too
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Karen_w
May 5, 2024
Lovely cruise on Loch Linnhe - Enjoyable cruise on Loch Linnhe. Nice commentary of sites. It was nice to get a close up view of the seals on the island. (Sadly, the Harry Potter train did not make an appearance on our 3:30 cruise. The tour description should be updated to indicate that it is not always visible on the 3:30 cruise.)
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957joannak
May 4, 2024
A must-do, especially in good weather! - We very much enjoyed the cruise despite the showers and cold. In good weather it would have been even more spectacular - the views were great and the experience of floating by the seals in their wild habitat was magical. The skipper told a lot of interesting details about Fort Willam, the area and the wildlife. The hot chocolate was a treat! Highly recommended.
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Pamjcollins
May 3, 2024
Fabulous trip - Fabulous skipper and guide who took their time in stopping and explaining the geology, history and the wildlife. Saw deer, birds and seals, amazing!
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Broellie
Apr 30, 2024
Fun and educational tour - Extremely fun and educational tour.
The captain even gave us tips on what we could do, which we were indeed very pleased with.
Highly recommended!
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Mabelmavis
Apr 28, 2024
Overall great experience with an informative guide. - Stunning views, comfortable boat trip. Refreshments available and toilet facilities. Happy for dogs to be on board. Overall great experience
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Solo_warrior5
Apr 27, 2024
Fantastic trip - Friday 26/4/24 Seal Island cruise.
Superb trip, mainly due to Carl’s commentary which was full of information and made the trip worthwhile.
His recommendations for other things to do also add to the trip and gives other ideas for your trip in the area.
The scenery was fantastic and added bonus of the seals being out as well which gave chance of terrific photo opportunities.
Just a pity there wasn’t more wildlife on show but that’s nature.
Two hour trip well worth the cost and fully recommend.
Not too overcrowded which meant you could move around the boat for better views.
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Wingfield73
May 14, 2024
Sleepy seals - This was a nice two-hour trip with good views of the islands and the loch's coast. Comfortable boat, leaving on time but a little pricey. The huge seals looked particularly comfortable - most of them fast asleep!
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