Tours/Inverness/Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch
Viator · group up to 150 pax

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

4.8(1,295)Inverness1 hour
VIATOR4.7(292)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,003)

Description

Discover the beauty of the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness and enjoy views of Urquhart Castle from the water.

Tour Options

Loch Ness Contemplation Cruise
  • Loch Ness, Caledonian Canal

Itinerary

60 min

Departing from Doochgarroch Lock, our 2hr Contemplation Cruise takes in the made made part of the Caledonian Canal, sailing into the deepest waters of Loch Ness, pass Urquhart Castle before making her return.

60 min

Our friendly team will be with you on board to answer any questions you may have.

Highlights

Live commentary on board

What's included

Included
Live commentary on board
Not included
Drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks (snacks available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Traveller Ratings

4.8
1,295 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1,295)

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214delilahn
July 7, 2026
High point of the Highlands

What a tour. Welcomed by very nice people at the Dock and then onto the adventure. We were a family of four and the crew on the boat made us feel so special. Jamie B the guide had some great commentary and information. He even took our wee ones to go and hunt for the monster. And the men behind the bar were so professional and helpful. That Highland hot chocolate was to die for also. And don't skip the beautiful cafe/restaurant afterwards. The only negative was we waited in the queue to get on for a while but as it was a sunny day we couldn't complain. A highlight of our holiday, WE WILL BE BACK.

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Cal_W
July 5, 2026
Lovely day for a Nessie hunt!

Great trip, boat was comfy, there is a bar serving hot/cold drinks and snacks. The commentary adds real value - and some humour too 😊👍🏻

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Karla_M
July 5, 2026
Perfect sightseeing of Loch Ness

We had an amazing experience on this cruise and Loch Ness. The weather was perfect so we enjoyed it and had the chance to see the castle, the mountains and even maybe…Nessie

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W4764AAdavidh
July 5, 2026
Highly Recommended

Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable experience with a highly professional operator. The Tour was superb but don't miss lunch at the cafe as well as really good quality and value for money. Highly recommended.

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Z2312AVdavidh
July 5, 2026
Excellent cruise

Excellent cruise with high quality ship and professional crew. The commentary was amusing and delivered with flare.

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harrysS8841YM
July 1, 2026
Wonderful

For the price it is genuinely unmissable. It was relaxing, comfortable, informative, picturesque and interesting. Bring sun glasses and a coat no matter what the weather is doing.

Operator response

Hi there, Thanks so much for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time onboard with us. We couldn't agree more with your excellent advice too, the weather in the Highlands is truly unpredictable! We hope to welcome you back on board with us again soon! Kind regards, Team Jacobite

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EmandStace
June 30, 2026
2 hour trip

Great boat trip along the loch. We did a 2 hour trip which was perfect - very relaxing. Guide was knowledgable and pointed out landmarks along the way. Get there early for a good window seat.

Operator response

Thank you for your five star review. We are happy to hear that the live tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Hope to welcome you onboard again soon. Team Jacobite

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Amanda S
June 30, 2026
Very professional and informative boat trip. Super couple of hours travelling down the loch

Great information was shared whilst travelling down the loch. Seating inside and out if you fancied a coffee or tea. Would highly recommend. Don’t forget your coat though as it can get very chilly.

Operator response

Thank you for your five star review. We are happy to hear that the live tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Hope to welcome you onboard again soon. Team Jacobite

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G7179MTkamilz
June 28, 2026
Nice sail

We had a wonderful boat trip and I can highly recommend it! The ship was in excellent condition – very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. The crew was professional and friendly, and our guide was really well-prepared. He told many interesting facts and stories about the places we passed, which made the tour much more enjoyable. The bar on deck was a nice bonus – they serve really good hot chocolate, perfect for a cruise. Prices on board were reasonable and comparable to those in Glasgow or Edinburgh. We were lucky with the weather, but I would definitely advise being prepared for any conditions (bring a jacket or raincoat just in case). Overall, a very pleasant experience. Thank you! Warm regards

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the cruise and we will pass your kind words onto our crew! We hope to welcome you on board with us again soon! Kind regards, The Jacobite Team

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Joy_L
June 26, 2026
We’ll explained...

We’ll explained interesting sights, lovely views nice cafe shame it didn’t remain open when the last boat came in including the toilets

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