If you fancy spending a whole day immersing yourself in Loch Ness or perhaps prefer a shorter trip to tick monster spotting off your bucket list, it’s plain sailing here at Loch Ness by Jacobite.
We have something for everyone along with cruises and tours to suit most budgets and time schedules.
With one of our longer cruises, you can enjoy the landscape, the loch-scape, the history, the flora, the fauna, the culture and the full Loch Ness experience in a leisurely manner.
Or, if you opt for a shorter trip, you will still be able to have the story of the legend and mysteries of the loch described in full detail while taking away the bragging rights to “I have sailed Loch Ness” on your trip to Scotland and to the Highlands.
Imagine someone travelling here all the way from Australia or New Zealand, from China or India, and not sailing on Loch Ness? That is as bad, if not worse, than going to London and not seeing the Tower or Houses of Parliament!
Departure Points and Trips You Can Take
Here is some information to help you select the cruise that suits you best. We have three departure points for the cruises:
- Tomnahurich Bridge
On the outskirts of Inverness on the Caledonian Canal. 40 minutes’ walk from the City Centre. The Jacobite Queen sails from here. Post Code – IV35TD
The Jacobite Queen
- Dochgarroch Lock
About 4.5miles from Tom Bridge along the A82 main road to Fort William, also on the Caledonian Canal. There’s plenty of parking. The Jacobite Rebelsails from here. Post Code – IV38JG
The Jacobite Rebel
- Clansman Harbour
About 10.4 miles from Tom Bridge. You cannot miss it. Free parking is available at the Loch Ness Clansman Hotel. Use the underpass to the harbour (much safer than trying to cross the main road. The Jacobite Warrior sails from here. Satellite navigation by post code is not the best here as the whole area uses the same code. So it’s best to use your conventional navigation methods.
The Jacobite Warrior
There is more information on How to Find Us here.
Your Choice of Loch Ness Trips From Tomnahurich Bridge:
- The Reflection cruise allows you to experience a sail down the Caledonian Canal, past Bona Lighthouse and Aldourie Castle. You will also have a fine view of Urquhart Castle before returning. Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes.
From Dochgarroch Lock:
- Contemplation – The Queen’s Cruise takes in the last part of the canal. Time: 2 hours.
- The Discovery Cruise includes a stop at Urquhart Castle. Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
From Clansman Harbour:
- On The Inspiration cruise, you sail across the loch and return with full commentary on board. This is the shortest as far as time is concerned but gives you a comprehensive appreciation of the vastness and the history of Loch Ness. Time: 1 hour.
- The Freedom cruise gives you the same boat trip and the chance to explore the ruins of the mighty Urquhart Castle, before returning to Clansman Harbour. Time: 2 hours.
From Inverness Bus Station:
Each of the tours which depart from here include a coach trip.
- The Sensation will immerse you in the Loch Ness story. As well as the cruise, it includes a visit to the world-famous Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, in the village of Drumnadrochit, and an hour at Urquhart Castle. Time: 4 hours
- The Temptation incorporates a cruise and a one-hour visit to Urquhart Castle. As with the other coach trips, you also gain the advantage of our very knowledgeable coach drivers who will relate the myths, legends and stories of this fascinating part of the world. Time: 3 hours
- The Passion provides you with the whole day experience. It is ideal for all who are on a leisurely holiday with an interest in this part of the world, a thirst for knowledge and who wish to immerse themselves in all the aspects of history, culture, myth, legend and the reasons why this area is so fascinating. Time: 7 hours.
So, as you can see, there is something for everyone, with prices starting at £14 for The Inspiration and up to £44 for the whole day on The Passion.
Whichever you choose, our staff and crew are here to help and we look forward to welcoming you at Loch Ness by Jacobite.
