Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views: Discover the mystery of world's most famous lake

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Embark on a 1-hour cruise on Loch Ness, the world’s most famous lake, and uncover the mystery of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Enjoy stunning views of Urquhart Castle and the picturesque Scottish landscape.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Urquhart Castle - Sail through the waters of Loch Ness as you approach the historic Urquhart Castle that rests on the banks of Loch Ness. Absorb the scenery from the boat as you pass by the once mighty strong hold - making for a perfect picture opportunity!
Loch Ness - All aboard and explore the mighty Loch Ness! As you depart on our…

What's Included

1-hour scenic cruise
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (snacks available to purchase)
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a one-hour voyage from Clansman Harbour to unravel the enigma of Loch Ness. Located just a brisk twenty-minute journey from the heart of Inverness, Loch Ness is among the most renowned lakes on the planet. Hop on a cruise ship and venture across the obscure lake, soaking in the breathtaking scenery of flourishing vegetation and rolling hills….

Location

Loch Ness by Jacobite - Clansman Harbour

The Clansman Harbour is 9 miles out of Inverness down the A82. You will pass TWO Jacobite Cruises departure points, before reaching the Clansman Harbour. Park in the Hotel on your right-hand side. Follow the signs for walking down to the harbour. Please arrive 30 mins before.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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M5386cpsarahb

Oct 31, 2024

So fun! - This was so fun - it was super windy and we sat upstairs and outside but it was still gorgeous and exciting. The snack bar is always a plus and spending an hour at Urquart with our toddler was perfect. Parking at the hotel was a little tight but I think would have been ok if we'd been there a little earlier. Signage is great, too.

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Chris

Oct 30, 2024

Great experience even with the rain. - Trip length was perfect and the boat provided great views and an informative commentary. Good value for money and ran right on time.

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Sarah_t

Oct 29, 2024

Amazing - It was beautiful and the information was very good. I would recommend it to anyone. Wanted to do it again as It didn't feel long enough.

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Peter_o

Oct 28, 2024

The staff are magnificent. - Good and clear history throughout the short cruise. But the highlight was the attention the staff to a person with mobility problem ensuring he had a good seat and helped on and off the boat. Ten star treatment.

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Dougkip1988

Oct 26, 2024

Ride on the Loch Ness - Short tour, but very beautiful scenery. Plus it gives you bragging rights that you’ve been on the Loch Ness. Spoiler - I did not see the monster.

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Martin_n

Oct 24, 2024

Fantastic - Fantastic trip I love I’ll recommend to all visit this beautiful country with agency - great place to visit

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714susanj

Oct 23, 2024

Great overview of the loch and up close views of Urquhart - Great cruise. You really get up close to Urquhart and a lot of good info and beautiful sites on the loch. Highly recommend it, but also highly recommend heading to Urquhart as well -- fantastic ruins.

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Laurenb101

Nov 6, 2024

Really great way to take in a lot of sights - We absolutely loved our experience with Linda who was a fantastic guide. We had a short stay in Inverness and wanted to see a lot but did not have a car, plus Sunday travel times made it trickier to pack it all in. Our tour was a great way to take in local sights and knowledge by coach, plus the boat trip on Loch Ness which felt calm and a great way to take in the stunning scenery, followed by the Castle which we had plenty of time to explore and rounded off with a coach ride back a different route to the one we came - making us feel like we saw a lot in a relatively short space of time.

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Portusportus

Nov 4, 2024

Recommendable - It was a nice trip, we enjoyed feeling the chill air of Loch Ness while sailing it, and Urquhart Castle is a beautiful sight. However, one aspect to be polished in our opinion is that if you are on the upper deck the information coming from the loudspeaker cannot be heard, thus missing one of the key aspects of the trip, at least for us. Finally, the toilet on board was pleasantly warm and clean, and it was not difficult to park our car. We recommend this trip.

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Rustyangel

Oct 29, 2024

Not the best boat trip - My family and I paid to do this cruise on Monday. The weather wasn't great but that can't be helped. We were keen to listen to the audio guide but the sound quality was so bad that you couldn't hear it indoors and if you were outside on the lower deck we literally had to stand under the speaker. Maybe time for a sound upgrade? The trip itself was short and sweet - a quick trip along the Loch to Urqhuart Castle and back again. The boat was fairly well furnished but not enough seats inside if the weather is bad. Staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks and refreshments on board were expensive but standard for a tourist attraction.

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From $27

up to 9 guests

1 Adult