This was a fun tour and what you'd expect. You travel up the channel and around the Loch. They provide a lot of interesting history to keep you entertained. Of course, you don't see the Loch Ness monster. The tour is disability accessible. Bring lunch as they only have snacks for sale. With your purchase, you get a " Highland hot chocolate", that's hot chocolate with whiskey. We were there at the same time as a gray and blue haired bus tour and they should consider renaming this the "Loch Ness booze cruise" as there a good amount of semi-rowdy 70 year old women hitting the bar. read more

The biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster in five decades got underway in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday, August 26, 2023! Researchers and enthusiasts from around the world braved this pelting rain to try and track down the elusive Nessie. The expedition deployed drones with thermal scanners, boats with infrared cameras and an underwater hydrophone to try to unravel a mystery that has captivated the world for generations. I never got a glimpse of Nessie, glad she stayed hidden on this journey! Maybe my next adventure here I'll get to see her! I met some incredible people this visit. I had no idea when I planned this holiday that this is what I would be getting into! Pure luck and I loved every moment! August 2023 read more

Loch Ness by Jacobite - Heaven!! Looking for Nessie! August 26, 2023 - Boat Tours Near Me

4-10-23, starting at 1 star. We board at 2:30pm. A few photos at the moment. Will update more later. We checking in with ease. Found seats. Inside with tables or up on top to freeze. They have a little refreshment bar inside as well. The crew was very nice. We saw the sonar and the Captain told us he sees fish 300-600 feet deep. But also has seen irregular large objects deep down that can't be explain and are gone when they go back over the same spot. Nice and fun 2 hour trip. I would try this. Find Nessie. We didn't. read more

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Great tour especially if you want to see the essentials but not necessarily commit your entire day. Our driver Michael was very professional and friendly. Especially enjoyed the longer return trip from the castle and seeing some of the small towns and the canal just outside Inverness. The coach and boat were both clean and felt high-end. Loved every minute. read more

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100% worth every penny! This was an excellent tour! We didn't spot Nessie, but we did get to see the military fly their planes over the boat! It was like Top Gun meets Loch Ness. It felt like we were in a movie! The boat gets up close to the Urqhart Castle and you are able to get off the boat to see the castle if you would like. Note, you would have to pay more to go into the castle after you were to get off the boat. I did not get off the boat to see the castle. You can easily get all the pictures you want from the boat. There is a small concession area on the boat if you would like a tea or coffee. They even have a small variety of alcohol if you want to partake. You can sit outside or inside the boat. There is a narrator talking during the tour that tells about Loch Ness and the history. There is a nice gift shop back where the boat docks with clean and spacious bathrooms as well. This was an excellent tour, and well worth the money spent! read more

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I cannot give this boat tour high enough praise! I greatly enjoyed my boat journey on Loch Ness. It was beautiful, calm, and relaxing. I really enjoyed the sights! It 's not every day you get to travel by boat and see an ancient castle! I also enjoyed how they played audio clips that gave a history of the area, shared stories of "Nessie", and even gave a sample of the local music vibes. If you are a big fan of Loch Ness Monster lore, then you'll especially enjoy this tour, as the boats are equip with sonar gear that you can watch throughout the boat ride to see if you can spot anything under the water! I would not hesitate to do this tour again. It was a perfect way to end a day; and I am so so glad I did the tour! read more

Loch Ness by Jacobite - On the look out for Nessie, while taking in the sights! - Boat Tours Near Me

This was a lovely experience. Our tour guide Malcolm did a good job. The boat was smooth and steady. The only bummer was a loud tour group joined us for part of the ride & made it noisy and crowded. Once they left it was pleasant again. They have a snack & drink bar on board to purchase local favorite treats. read more

We enjoy the trip. The speaker didn't work very well so it hard, almost impossible to hear the information about the loch. The staff were very nice. read more

Took a two hour cruise on Loch Ness. New boat, clean restrooms, live narration, and snacks/beverages available onboard. Lots of people, but not overly crowded. Delightful! read more

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This was a great way to see Loch Ness. We took the two-Hour cruise. The narrator was knowledgeable and fun-leading is in some traditional songs at the end of the cruise. The sights are mostly the loch, with a few bonuses thrown in like the site of a downed bomber and Urqhuart Castle. This was not a hunt-for-Nessie type cruise. Ample seating upstairs and downstairs inside. Light snacks and beverages available for purchase. Lots of parking, and a very easy and short drive from the heart of Inverness. Excellent gift shop and small cafe. Recommend! read more

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I enjoyed this trip immensely and a lot of that was due to our wonderful guide, Allen. He was interesting, conversational and very funny. I went in November so there was only a dozen other people on a rather large boat. Do as they suggest, get a Scottish hot chocolate, they are fantastic. Loch Ness is a beautiful area and the boat was a great way to see it. I enjoyed the walk among the castle ruins as well. I highly reccomend this trip with this company. Request Allen of at all possible. He is crazy funny. read more

I was really excited to find out that we were going on a cruise on Loch Ness. Our Contiki tour included this as one of our included excursions so it was already part of our package. The cruise started at 10 am which was a bit early for us but we definitely beat the rush. We boarded the Jacobite Warrior. It was overcast but the water was calm. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery which included views of Urquhart Castle and the surrounding Highlands. There was a prerecorded audio tour coming from the speakers inside the covered cabin. If you don't want to be out in the cold wind, the covered cabin is heated with plenty of comfortable seating. They also had a cool menu of snacks and drinks on board. Prices vary depending on time on the water but it's worth it if you're already visiting in the area. Call ahead for group rates or book online. read more

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Best way by far to experience Loch Ness. £19 well worth it! Good narrator, comfortable environment Just a fun way to spend a couple hours in Scotland. read more

Loch Ness by Jacobite - Loch Ness but no Nessie yet - Boat Tours Near Me

For any of you who are heading to Scotland and will be making the trek up to Inverness, consider signing up for one of these day cruises. Jacobite offers several different touring packages that vary in length and type of transportation (want to take a boat? a motor coach? both? guess what -- you can!) We took the "Sensation" tour; it was a 3-hour boat cruise up Loch Ness with a stop at Urquhart Castle and then a bus ride back to town. The boat ride itself was fun -- a few hours in we were treated to an impromptu whiskey tasting (yeah, try downing 3 reserve's and a single malt before touring around the castle....) by one of the Chivas Regal distributors, which was an excellent surprise. If you're a student, the bonuses get even better as they offer a decent discount. Sadly, no Nessie sightings ;) Maybe next time... read more

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We absolutely loved our Loch Ness tour! I was worried that 4 hours would be a bit long, but it honestly flew by. Our guide, Alun, was super nice and funny, and made the experience a total blast. Would recommend to anyone who wants to see Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and learn more about the history and legends of the area. read more

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Wonderful & relaxing cruise along Loch Ness - if you're looking for a nice, enjoyable morning along the Loch, look no further Planned a relaxing voyage along the black & mysterious Loch Ness for my parents who love these things & we all had an enjoyable time! Our package included a stop at Urquhart Castle & while it was nice, we'd have been just as pleased had we only done the boat ride They aren't even kidding when they talk about how black the water in the Loch is..... it comes from the high peet content in the water..... but it also adds an air of mystery No Nessie sightings while we were out but we did see lovely estate homes including the huge greenhouse that provided fresh strawberries to the area Cute little guy bicycled all along the shore w/ our boat & kept perfect time - seemed to be his regular daily routine....very sweet! read more

A boat cruise on the Lochness river to find Nessie and tour a castle afterwards?? Great great great entertainment. Lots of choices to choose from depending on how much time you have during the day! Rain's alot so don't forget your umbrella! read more

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I was very happy with the recent cruise i took with Jacobite to see Loch Ness. The boats do end up rather packed though. Another slight negative to the cruise is that most of it is spent slowly moving along the Caledonian Canal, while still cruising i was hoping for a bit more time on the loch and maybe 1 or 2 more knots. Nice options of trips though, and good options on where they drop you off at the end, all for a reasonable price. read more

The Jacobite cruisers are a great way to see Loch Ness. There are a variety of different boats with varying lengths of cruise and therefore different prices to suit your budget or time constraints. The majority of the boats also have a small bar selling tea, coffee, beer etc. The cruise is also a great way to find out a bit more about the Loch and it's geology and history. read more

I took the freedom tour which was an hour cruise and an hour wandering about the Urquhart Castle. The cruise had an audio playback which talked about Loch Ness, the monster that supposedly haunts the lake, the castle, a big of Scottish history and local legends and stories. Their staff were all bubbly, courteous, ready to help and very pleasant. The one hour that was allowed on to the castle ground was enough, not too rushed but we didn't need to wait in boredom until the boat comes round again. I would definitely recommend them! read more

Loch Ness by Jacobite - The lower deck of the Jacobite Warrior - Boat Tours Near Me

A fun cruise around Loch Ness, a quick little hike around Urquhart Castle, and a visit to a humble little museum about "Nessie, The Monster". Charming and exactly what we wanted. Alan, the driver, was charming and had great whiskey advice. read more

On a quick first trip to the highlands, I decided to try a Jacobite tour. I'm not usually one for name tags and big groups with strict itineraries but in this case I was without a car and desperate to get out of the city. For 25 pounds we got a great tour guide bursting with local history and knowledge, a nice cruise up Loch Ness and an hour to roam around Urquhart Castle with a nice country ride back to town. In all it took just over 3 hours and we really enjoyed ourselves. I recommend this tour group, and our tour which was temptation, to other first time visitors! read more

Very disappointing - boat was too big, too crowded, too noisy! Couldn't hear any of the commentary. Nothing special - it could have been any other lake in any country. read more

We took the three hour bus and boat tour. Alan, our guide, was informative and really funny! This was a great way to see Loch Ness and Urquhart castle and get a taste of the beauty of the Highlands. I love having a guide who adores the area he shared with tourists, and Alan fits that bill. Just a wonderful time!! read more

We did the bus, boat and castle tour. We are rating a 3 due to the boat ride. They talked a bit, but they never told us when we actually reached Loch Ness! Make sure to bring warm clothes. The castle was self guided and took us the entire 55 mins at the castle, which didn't give us time to shop or watch the movie in the shop. The bus ride, with driver Alan, was a 5/5! Views and talked the entire ride. read more

Normally, I'm not a cruise kind of person but when I was a kid it was a dream of mine to see the loch ness monster (normal childhood right?) now that I'm all grown up (or so I tell myself) it seems sort of corny (but secretly I was still interested) so I decided the best way to hunt the monster was to camp it up a bit (do it right, go all out) and Jacobite seemed the way to go my intuition wasn't wrong it was a fun trip (it was wrong about little nessie though I didn't get to see the monster :-( read more

The Jacobite Cruises are a good way to see Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. There are various cruises to choose from and various boats. You can even hire a cruiser for a function or corporate event. The cruises are relaxing and the boats are well kitted out. I went on a cruise to urquhart castle which was very relaxing and scenic. There is a bar on board if you would like a refreshment. You can sit inside or outside depending on the weather and which you would prefer. The staff on board were very helpful and entertaining. The boat I was on was comfortable and provided everything you needed for a short trip. I went with a group of friends and it was a great trip for being able to chat and relax and enjoy each others company in the nice surroundings. read more

A great way to travel and see the banks of LochNess from the comfort of the boat. There is a cabin area on the boat so if the weather is bad you can sit inside and enjoy the trip without getting wet. The staff on the boat are knowlegeable and friendly. Urquhart Castle looks great from the loch and who knows you may even see Nessy :-) read more