Jacobite Cruises have been operating cruises and tours for over 30 years on loch Ness. The cruises and tours last between one hour and six and a half hours and can include cruise only, cruise and visits, cruise and coach trip. They have a large range of tour options the following is just a selection, but there are more options on their website.
Cruise Name | Duration | Departure Times (Summer) | Includes | Price |
Inspiration | 1 hour | 09.00, 10.00, 11.00, 14.00 Departs from Clansman Hotel Harbour on A82 |
1 hr cruise | A: £20.00 C: £15.00 |
Freedom | 2 hours | 09:00, 10:00 &14:00 Departs from Clansman Hotel Harbour on A82 |
2 hr cruise, visit Urquhart Castle |
A: £31.50 C: £21.00 |
Temptation | 3 hours | 09:15 & 14.15 Departs from Inverness Bus Station |
2.5 hr coach tour, 30 min cruise, Visit Urquhart Castle |
A: £41.50 C: £32.00 |
*A: Adult, C: Child: they have different rates for seniors and students
Cruises depart from either the pier opposite the Clansman Hotel on the A82 (~9 miles from Inverness) or from the Dochgarroch Lock (which is at the North end of Loch Ness) or from Inverness Bus Station.
Dochgarroch Lock is signposted on the A82 main road about 3.5 miles after the Tomnahurich Swing Bridge on the outskirts of Inverness. The exit for Dochgarroch Lock is on your left as you drive towards Loch Ness / Fort William.
Address: |
Tomnahurich Bridge, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5TD |
Operated by: |
Independent |
Opening Hours: |
Some Cruises and Tours operate all year round except the 25 / 26 December. |
Admission: |
Adult prices from £ 20 to £ 45 depending on cruise / tour option |
Parking: |
Yes |
Languages: |
English, French German, Italian, Spanish |
Accessibility: |
Yes but only on some boats so you need to check the details on their website: https://www.jacobite.co.uk/tours |
Toilets: |
Yes |
Shop: |
Yes |
Cafe/Restaurant: |
Yes |