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7 Best Loch Ness Cruises From Inverness

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Our pick of the 7 loch ness cruises travellers rate most, with the route, the operator, the season to book and what each one costs.

7 Best Loch Ness Cruises From Inverness

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - Urquhart Castle ruins: 1 hour that’s actually enough

1.From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

Most Popular★ 4.7

Coach from Inverness, Loch Ness cruise, and Urquhart Castle ruins in one tight 3.5-hour trip with Nessie-focused fun.

“Spent the day exploring the Loch Ness and Urqhhart castle after being transported by a bus and boat combo. Perfect amount of time to spend at the castle and afterwards we were driven to the Loch Ness centre to experience a video walk through of the Loch Ness monster history and myths. Very fun and…”

2,241 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $76by Loch Ness by Jacobite

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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness - Clava Cairns: short Outlander stop with real atmosphere

2.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Inverness day trip with a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle entry, and Outlander sites at Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns, plus Culloden.

“If you cannot guarantee that you can arrive at the departure meeting point at the required timeframe then DO NOT BOOK THIS EXCURSION. While we were aware of their strict departure time at time of booking it wasn’t until the morning of the tour that we were advised of how far away from the cruise…”

1,384 reviews9 hours (approx.)by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch - The 2-hour route that actually feels like a “sweet spot”

Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour - Urquhart Castle Ruins: 70 Minutes That Actually Works

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness - Dochgarroch Lock cruise: where you’ll spot Nessie vibes and get lake photos

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise - Cruising Loch Ness: views, viewing options, and the Nessie sonar moment

6.Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Sightseeing Cruise

★ 4.5

Take a guided boat-and-coach trip from Dochgarroch to Urquhart Castle, with Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal views plus a Nessie sonar moment.

“Highly recommend! The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, the ship was really comfortable and had lots of viewing options for all weather, as well as an on board bar! The castle was incredible. I'd recommend watching the video in the visitor centre too.”

59 reviewsFrom $30.72by Loch Ness by Jacobite

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Inverness: Caledonian Canal eBike Tour

Inverness: Caledonian Canal eBike Tour - Your ebike day: what’s provided, and how it changes the effort level

7.Inverness: Caledonian Canal eBike Tour

★ 5.0

Easy 4-hour eBike ride along Inverness Caledonian Canal with Neptune’s Staircase, Ness views, and a cafe stop for cake and coffee.

“Great ride where I could choose my style of bicycle. The tour was customized for my fitness level with ample time for a snack, photos, and a bonus Loch Ness rib boat excursion.”

4 reviews4 hoursFrom $142by 42Cycling

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