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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise
4.382612 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.382612 out of 5 stars
2381 reviews
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Take in the spectacle of Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle on a boat cruise from Clansman Harbour. Relax on board as you sail across these mysterious waters and look out for the Loch Ness Monster.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 50 minutes
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jane – Australia

Great way to see Loch Ness. Very well organised tour with informative commentary.

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Orlando – United States

This boat ride on Loch Ness was great! We lucked out with great weather and beautiful views of the Scottish Highlands and Urquhart Castle. The crew was great and the port has a lovely eatery and gift shop.

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Highlights

  • Get stunning views of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle on this boat cruise
  • Go to the deepest part of the lake and look for the Loch Ness monster
  • Look for underwater happenings with the onboard sonar
  • Relax with a snack and drink, available to purchase from the onboard bar

Full description

Cruise the Loch on this 50 minute voyage across the deepest, mysterious waters of Loch Ness with breathtaking views of the historic Urquhart Castle, departing from the Clansman Harbour.

Once on board, our audio is bursting with lots of facts and legends to tune into as you sail. And don’t forget to look out for Nessie, with a little help from our onboard sonar. Boats also have free WiFi for your convenience, as well as selection of snacks and drinks which can be purchased at the bar.

Cruise the Loch and view the castle on this 50-minute voyage across the deepest, most mysterious waters of Loch Ness. From here, treat those peepers – and your camera – to the breath-taking sight of the historic Urquhart Castle. The boat will dock briefly at the castle, offering a fantastic opportunity to capture stunning photos of this iconic ruin from the water, before making the return journey to the Clansman Harbour.

Includes

  • Round-trip cruise
  • Wi-Fi
  • Snacks and drinks (available for purchase)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at Clansman Harbour, Loch Ness, 9 miles southwest of Inverness on the A82. When using Google Maps, please search Loch Ness by Jacobite - Clansman Harbour. If using What3Words, search https://what3words.com/tolls.awakening.branch

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What to bring

  • Cash

Know before you go

  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with restricted mobility
  • Visitors will need to climb 26 steps to get to the boat
  • Dogs are welcome on board the cruise
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From $28.16 per person

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 2381 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Jane – AustraliaMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Great way to see Loch Ness. Very well organised tour with informative commentary.
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Orlando – United StatesMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
This boat ride on Loch Ness was great! We lucked out with great weather and beautiful views of the Scottish Highlands and Urquhart Castle. The crew was great and the port has a lovely eatery and gift shop.
K
Kevin – United StatesMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Very nice facilities, ship, accommodations and narration! Highly recommend!

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