Seal Island Cruise: Loch Linnhe Wildlife Tour

Embark on a Seal Island Cruise in Fort William and discover the area’s cultural sights while getting up close to seals in their natural habitat. Enjoy live commentary, modern boats, and pet-friendly options!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ben Nevis - During the cruise, guests will enjoy sweeping views of Britain’s tallest mountain, Ben Nevis.
  • Caledonian Canal - The cruise sails past the entrance of the renowned Caledonian Canal, an engineering marvel of its time that welcomed visitors like Queen Victoria and continues to hold cultural importance today.
  • Fort William -…
What's Included
  • anding and/or facility fees
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Join an enchanting 2-hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe, setting sail from Fort William Town Pier.
As the journey progresses towards Black Rock, also known as Seal Island, you will have the opportunity to observe both Common and Atlantic Grey seals in their natural environment.
Throughout the cruise, enjoy live commentary from our experienced…

Location
Town Centre Pier
Please meet us at the Town Pier and check in with the Crew at our check in in trailer to receive your boarding card.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kristy_r
Jul 12, 2025
Seal Island Tour - It was a very relaxing way to enjoy Loch Linnhe and learn about local history and sights. I especially enjoyed watching the seals. Our guide and Skipper along with the rest of the crew were very friendly and full of wonderful information!
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G512023
Jul 10, 2025
An exciting and uplifting experience - A wonderful cruise around Loch Linnhe, passing a tiny little outcrop where mummy seals and pups were relaxing and lolling about, and a small group of salmon ponds which interested the seagulls. The boat's skipper was very knowledgeable and related all sorts of facts about the area around the loch. It was a cool, rainy day and I got very cold as I was standing outside to get the best views - but it was worth it. If I went on this lovely cruise again, I would make sure I was adequately dressed for it. It was just bad luck that the weather was so poor in the week I was there.
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Robertbn8152ui
Jul 2, 2025
Great trip - A great commentary from Dana, our skipper. We got in close to the seals, and she let guests steer the boat on the way back. It's always colder on he water, so take warm clothes.
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Emmam819
Jun 30, 2025
Great cruise to do! - Highly recommend. Dress warmly. Definitely have the hot chocolate with Baileys. Great commentary and so nice to be out on the water. We really enjoyed this. All ages would like this.
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Ralphgz6077hv
Jun 29, 2025
loved it would go on the cruise around fort william again - fantastic knowledge by the skipper and harry her deck hand was very pleasureable lovely and friendly loved the whole experience the weather was not the best but the girl skipper made it very enjoyable would recomend it to anyone.
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Willmf6583ay
Jun 25, 2025
Enjoyable way to pass a couple of hours - Very enjoyable ride. Knowledgeable crew. I was expecting seal island to be bigger and have more seals! But I can’t deny it delivered what was promised!
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Lin743
Jun 24, 2025
Afternoon cruise - Wonderful 2hr afternoon cruise. The 2 female crew members were so knowledgeable and made the trip really enjoyable. They showed great skill at getting the boat quietly and safely close to the seals so we all had a chance to view them. Highly recommend this trip
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V2777exjaniceb
Jun 21, 2025
Brilliant - Whilst a little expensive, it was well worth it. Saw the seals in their natural habitat, as well as many other interesting things, such as the ship wreck and the black house. Unfortunately, we had drizzle rain on the day, but the trip was still enjoyable.
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Y2366aopaulb
Jun 29, 2025
Fun experience - The boat was clean. The refreshments are reasonable. The crew did a great job. Information provided was interesting in and fun. Yeah you do actually get to see.
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Trek2k
Jul 4, 2025
Nice trip on a warm sunny day - Visited on a nice sunny day- but don’t be fooled it can still be cool on the Loch. Tour takes you inland and seaward to the seal island which is the highlight and a big hit and miss ( especially if the seals are not on the island as was the case on our trip). Lovely views of the mountains and especially Ben Nevis and the Nevis range. The ride was smooth( there was very little wind) and the skipper provided a very knowledgeable commentary throughout. If you have cruised Loch Ness of any other inland waterway you’ll know what to expect and this did not disappoint. There’s no car parking so you will need to park elsewhere in Fort William and there is plenty of options for that about 15-20 mins walk away. Not good for a rainy day- you need fine weather for the views and photographs.
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From $51
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).