LOCH NESS
The ones worth your day.
The 8 loch ness cruises most travellers book at Loch Ness. What each one actually does on the day, what it costs, and which one is worth your time.
Coach to Loch Ness plus Urquhart Castle ruins, with a real boat cruise and optional Loch Ness Centre in winter. Great value.
“Excellent time on the Loch and at the Castle. John's commentary on the coach was very relaxed and informative.”
Loch Ness cruise plus Urquhart Castle, Culloden, and Outlander filming spots in one guided day from Inverness.
“Great to start off with the boat ride and Castle before the crowds. Just know that the busses meet up the hill from the car park. Lunch in Beauly was okay. Recommend going through the museum if you don’t know the history of Culloden Battle but it gives you less time on the fields which…”
Small-group Highlands day tour from Glasgow with Glencoe, a Loch Ness cruise, and Cairngorms scenery in a 16-seat Mercedes. Around 12 hours.
“Do not look at the pictures that are posted because none of them are true. We did not see any castles. We did not see any cows. We did not stop at the carnigorms national Forest. We were rushed to eat lunch. There was no time for actual exploring. Each stop was less than five…”
A 2-hour Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal cruise from Dochgarroch with live commentary, sonar Nessie hunting, and castle views for about $42.
“Beautiful and interesting trip. Excellent experience and very good value for money! Everything you could wish for”
One hour on Loch Ness by catamaran with sonar Nessie spotting and Urquhart Castle views, plus indoor/outdoor seating and onboard snacks.
“Great little trip on Loch Ness. Enjoyed the commentary and the boat seemed pretty new with great facilities including hot / cold drinks and snacks.”
Loch Ness cruise from Dochgarroch Lock plus Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Centre, all from Inverness with coach, guide, and tickets.
“The cruise was lovely, despite no "Nessie " sightings. The castle was amazing. Our extra favorite part was a quick stop to see "Shamus & Rocky"! Thank you SO much for a lovely adventure.”
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, whisky, waterfalls, and Loch Lomond breaks, with an optional cruise.
“Cameron was so lovely and funny. He was such an amazing person to hang out with for the day. He told us the history of Scotland, and was so patient with us. Cameron genuinely cared about our experience and ensured we had an amazing day!”
Loch Ness canal cruise from Dochgarroch Lock with guided views, a 1-hour Urquhart Castle stop, and coach return to Inverness.
“Excellent a rewarding trip with informative and entertaining guides both on the Cruise and return coach trip. The only downside was the very steep climb from Urquhart Castle to the return coach departure point.”
