Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness: Scenic Water Tour

Explore the captivating allure of the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness, while admiring the vista of Urquhart Castle from the waterway.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Loch Ness by Jacobite - Dochgarroch Lock - Departing from Doochgarroch Lock, our 2hr Contemplation Cruise takes in the made made part of the Caledonian Canal, sailing into the deepest waters of Loch Ness, pass Urquhart Castle before making her return.
  • Loch Ness - Our friendly team will be with you on board to answer any questions you may have.
What's Included
  • On-board live commentary
What's Not Included
  • Drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks (snacks available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Location
Loch Ness by Jacobite - Dochgarroch Lock
Dochgarroch Cottages
Turn left at Dochgarroch Lock by the large orange building. Park in the car park on the left and walk down to the canal where the boat is berthed. Invergordon Cruise Ship Terminal is 28 miles (45 mins) away—own transport required due to limited public transit.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C1945jwbarbaram
Jul 12, 2025
Fantastic must do boat trip. - Fantastic must do boat trip. The commentary was very informative and funny. The hot chocolate is very welcome to keep you warm. Well worth the price
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864southerngirl
Jul 11, 2025
Great way to view Loch Ness - Great boat tour down Loch Ness. We thoroughly enjoyed the commentary and scenery. The highland hot chocolate was a nice addition. Great way to tour Loch Ness! While we didn’t actually SEE Nessie, ChatGPT helped us make a great pic to trick our kids!
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Danread68
Jul 10, 2025
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise - Highland Highlight - If you want to experience Loch Ness then I cant recommend better. From the very start, the on shore staff and then the on board crew are engaging and entertaining. The entrance is well signposted off the A82 just to the south of Inverness, and there is a large car park, cafe and souvenir shop. The loading process was smooth, and you have the choice of sitting inside or out depending on the weather and your personal preferences It was a windy day, so we went inside, where there is also a small bar serving hot and cold drinks, alcoholic beverages and snacks. The highland hot chocolate is highly recommended (comes with a wee dram) The tour guide (Kyran) provides a wealthy of information about the Loch, the canal and the surrounding area, and is very engaging, and happy to answer any questions you have. There is a brief "stop" at Urquhart Castle for a photo opportunity, and then return to the start. On the way back, we ventured outside as the wind had dropped, and the views are amazing, especially on a day where the cloud is variable I cannot recommend highly enough
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Donald
Jul 10, 2025
Perfect 2-hour tour of Loch Ness. - Great 2-hour tour of Loch Ness. Very comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and an informative live tour guide throughout the trip.
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536karad
Jul 9, 2025
Great tour - We loved the boat trip on Jacobite cruises. It was one of the highlights of our trip! The guide was informative and interesting. And the views were stunning. The cafe had an amazing steak pie and cheddar scone. The gift shop had a nice selection and it was a nice surprise that we could see some highland coos up close!
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Honeysuckle123
Jul 8, 2025
Great way to see and experience Loch Ness. - Great way to see and experience Loch Ness. Excellent commentary as you cruise down Loch Ness. We sat up on the top deck and had great views. It was a bit chilly and there were some showers but if you dress appropriately (raincoat and beanie (hat)) you will have a great 2 hours out in the Loch.
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Z9815qnelenaf
Jul 7, 2025
Great boat and guide - Very nice boat trip from the Caledonian canal down to Urquhart castle and back again. Tea and coffee available plus inside seating or upper deck open air seating. Our guide was very good, very informative and witty. We have been on a boat trip a few years ago but this time we came away with a few more facts about the loch and the history of the land around it. Recommended.
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Stefanie_c
Jul 7, 2025
Loch Ness cruise - It was a lovely boat tour. Great stories to go along with the ride. I would definitely recommend Jacobite cruises.
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Mwwendel1234
Jul 6, 2025
Great experience. - Superb trip! Exceptional staff! Very informative! Having a bar was pleasant. The shore side cafe was very nice. And they have Highland Bulls.
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Belinda_h
Jul 6, 2025
Loch Ness 2 hrs cruise - The trip was excellent. The 2 hours passed ever so quickly as there was lots to see. The running commentary was very interesting and informative. There is a bar onboard selling hot- & cold drinks and snacks. We felt very safe and the crew was ever so friendly. All in all a very good experience; Value for money and I can definitely recommend the trip.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).