Fun, informative cruise on Loch Ness! Went out on a beautiful day! We started on the upper deck, which was fun with the wind blowing through my hair, but the seats aren't very comfortable. Eventually we made it to the lower deck. The seats are much more comfortable and it's warmer! Short, quick cruise! read more

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Whilst enjoying a day tour on a bus from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, we were given the option of taking a cruise ON Loch Ness. Naturally, there was no way we would pass that up, and it was excellent. The cruise on Loch Ness was aboard the Spirit of Loch Ness. We were able to choose between inside seating or rooftop seats. We started up top and ended the 1-hr cruise inside. During the cruise, we received a lot of extremely fascinating information from one of the guides about the Loch (size, depth, etc), and also some of the creatures that live in Loch Ness. There were televisions and speakers throughout the ship to watch and listen on. Now, I won't tell you whether or not we saw Nessie during our cruise, but I will say I have a video that I show my closest friends and family who ask. I don't know why anyone would visit Loch Ness without going out on the Loch, but if you're on the fence, I absolutely recommend doing it, and Cruise Loch Ness was an excellent company to tour with. Also- the ship had bathrooms and a bar, just FYI. read more

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After hearing the horror stories of the various boat tours of Loch Ness, and the fact that our boat tour was cancelled the day before, we scrambled for something a little more off the beaten path. I'm glad we did. A goodly portion of the boat tours that I heard negative things about took off from the Northern part of the loch. Nary a bad word was spoken about the tour(s) that took off from the Southern part of the loch. A quick Google search later, and I found Cruise Loch Ness. They had availability, good prices, and decent reviews. Sounded like a winner to me. I have no complaints! It was an hour-ish long boat ride around the Southern part of the loch. There was a person on a microphone describing what you were looking at. The boat wasn't too crowded, which was a major plus. I really have no complaints at all! This boat ride was exactly what I was hoping for! Traveler's Tip: If driving down from Inverness, drive down along the West side of the loch, and drive back along the East side of the loch. The drive along the East side of the loch is much more rural and will take longer, but the views you will experience along the way are utterly breathtaking. read more

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We took this cruise as an optional part of our bus tour and we are so happy we did. The cruise itself is a very short jaunt (30 min in, 30 min out) into the loch but it was pleasurable and we learned quite a few things we didn't know, so that made it worth it right there. I will say that a lot of people can fit on the boat but only half can be upstairs, outside of the boat, with the best views. Luckily, for us, we got into line fairly early and were able to snag seats up there. So if it's busy season and you want outside, I'd suggest getting into line early. Also, sit on the right hand side facing the captain (starboard). We sat on the left (port) and missed some wildlife. The guide on the boat will give you a lot of wildlife and area facts, factual history, as well as the legend of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. You can even take a pic with Nessie on the water on the left hand (port) side of the boat by the bridge. read more

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Very interesting comfort. I am handicapped walking issues. Crew very helpful. If you're near don't miss it. I'm a yank.

If you made the trip, you are in the area. You must see this site at least once. It's a cute town for sure. Grab you some lunch and a 20 euro ticket to board the boat. There's some good knowledge to back up all the historical facts. The tour guide is quirky and fun and even treated us to some specialty eel sounds. There's some touristy affects and gifts on board. Our tour was jam packed and lasted about an hour. read more

Solid 4/5 experience for this adventure (we had it added onto our group tour itinerary. Overall good views of water and scenery; plenty of time for selfies on and around the boat. They have drinks, snacks, and small souvenirs on board. The staff took care of us well and the inside guide kept it light and funny for everyone. For me as an extremely seasick person I found myself okay without any medicine, but, always take what you must if you are unsure. Also, have a light rain jacket just in case. read more

We did this cruise as a part of a bus tour and it was really well done. The whole tour was smoothly run and an hour was the perfect amount of time to see the Loch. Our guide pointed out wildlife and provided interesting facts about the Loch, we never expected it to be so educational. Overall this was a very positive experience and for just an hour of your time it is well worth it for the views from the Loch! read more

Cruise Loch Ness - Boat Charters Near Me - Fort Augustus, HLD

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Just being at Loch Ness is something anyone who visits Scotland should experience. However, this "cruise" that costs £14.50 (well, you get what you pay for) is a bit of a ripoff. First off, it's very crowded and the boats aren't big enough so don't count on getting that upper level seating for optimum views of the loch. Then there's the fact that the whole thing was less than an hour. You barely sail into the loch and hardly get to see it. I know it's a huge body of water but maybe extend it to at last 90 minutes. Only giving it three stars because it's Loch Friggin Ness! It's absolutely beautiful. I would try to find a better tour boat than this one because I did feel a tad cheated. read more

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We booked this trip well in advance to take the "cruise boat" (slower boat). Upon hitting major traffic in Fort William we knew we wouldn't make our scheduled noon tour on time. We were totally crushed. We called ahead and without asking they immediately told us they'd work something out for us and not to worry. They said they'd hold the boat if we'd think we'd be a little late, or see what they could do and to give them a call as we got closer. After another 45 minutes in stand-still traffic we knew we'd never make it, so we called back and without hesitation and no questions asked they upgraded us free of charge to the speed boat to see the castle as well. When we arrived everyone was so pleasant and accommodating. I was a little nervous for the faster boat because although I like boating, I'm not really one for thrilling adventures. This ended up being the absolute highlight of our trip! Our guide Rory was really personable, stopped when we saw unique things along the shore, and was full of facts and information. We had an (apparently) unseasonably gorgeous day and it was genuinely my favorite part of the trip, we had a blast zipping through the lock. Of note, one person in our party was a larger person and they had suits to accommodate someone of that size with no issue. You definitely do not get wet- those suits are serious. We all had such a great experience with this company and will be singing their praises to anyone who takes a trip to Loch Ness. If I'm ever back in the area I would 100% do this again and absolutely highly recommend it. I totally wish we took the longer tour! read more

We were driving from Fort William to Inverness, and we knew we wanted to stop at Loch Ness. We threw a dart (a metaphorical dart, I don't travel with literal darts) at the many options of cruises of the loch and I think we hit bullseye (still metaphorical). Cruise Loch Ness in Fort Augustus was a great experience. We chose the 60-minute speed boat option because...well, speed boat. We traveled about halfway down the loch on the south side before turning around and heading back. Our captain, Swampy Dave, was a great guide with lots of knowledge about the history of the area and facts about Loch Ness. We made several stops along the way so he could give context to what we were seeing. Parking was available for a few pounds in a lot nearby (across the bridge and behind a gas station). We were provided with coveralls and goggles to ensure our clothes stayed dry. Pro tip: Don't fix your hair. The wind is gonna style it for you with or without your consent. My daughter doesn't handle roller coasters well (primal screaming that freaks everyone around her out), so I was a little apprehensive about that. She loved it, though. The ride is pretty bumpy, but in no way scary. If you want to see Loch Ness, but don't want to spend all day on a slow ship, hop in with these guys. read more

The most fun and best way to see the loch and some of the most fun you'll ever have! Definitely worth the time and money. Marcus, our captain was knowledgeable about the history and geography of the loch and Scotland as well as funny and entertaining. Highly recommend the fast boat ride. The suits provided keep you warm and dry and the ride was incredibly safe. Recommend pre-booking for the discount and to ensure a good seat. read more

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Well, I was on a tour with CIE which brought me to this cruise. I feel like the cruise was less than 30 minutes, not long enough to purge their drink bar and start hallucinating Nessie. Maybe it had to do with it pouring down rain, but it was blah for me. read more

This boat trip on Loch Ness was part of our day trip through the Highlands. Before we jumped on board we bought plaid tammys and a Nessie magnet to take pictures with. This boat has sonar monitors that let passengers watch what is going on beneath the water's surface to the bottom of the loch. This boat also has a bar with a selection of Scottish whisky's, local beer's, Scottish souvenirs and yes, Whisky flavoured condoms. McCondoms is what they are called. You can get a pack of two for only 1.50 pounds! read more

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What a great way to see Loch Ness. The crew was knowledgeable and had plenty of Nessie stories to share. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this cruise. read more

My husband and I took a thirty min ( approximate) rib tour of Loch Ness late in the afternoon last September. We arrived without having pre-booked and had our choice of either the rib or a slower double-decker boat. We asked the opinion of the staff and they all said that the rib was a lot more fun. I'm glad that we did it! They suited us up with life jackets and protective eye goggles. Admittedly, I was afraid of getting wet. It was a cold day (I'm from Los Angeles and can't handle cold!) and I didn't want to be wet too. I hardly got anything more than a few drops on me. It was great. The ride is very bumpy and feels fast. It's an adrenaline rush. Several times, our guide stopped to point out things and to tell us about the loch. I felt like he gave us a ton of information and presented it in an interesting manner. We went to the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition the following day and we had already gotten all of the info on this tour. He did a great job. I wish that we had planned it in advance and gone on the longer- 1/2 day rib tour. It was so much fun, that I didn't want the tour to end. Do the longer tour, you won't regret it. read more