SCOTLAND
The trips worth raising a glass to.
The 15 Scottish cruises & boat tours travellers book the most, gathered in one place with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Small-group Loch Ness and Highlands day tour from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Fort Augustus cruise and Nessie sonar, plus scenic breaks.
Most Popular“Great tour, lots of smaller stops leading up to the cruise. Great explanation on the drive up and back. Well organized. David was the best!”
50-minute Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour with Urquhart Castle views, onboard sonar, Wi‑Fi, and Nessie-style audio lore.
“Iain was a good driver and historian. He was patient and funny! The boat ride was awesome and you have plenty of time at each place.”
Coach from Inverness to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, with narrated boat cruising and guided ruins. Seasonal Loch Ness Centre add-on.
“Kieran was a GREAT GUIDE!! He was funny and clever and an excellent driver. We had the best time on our little adventure. He even took us to see some Highland Coos!! A very special little bonus. Would highly recommend this tour, it was a short one, but just perfect and jam packed with great…”
A relaxing 1-hour Loch Lomond cruise from Balloch with live historian commentary, Ben Lomond views, and a crossing of the Highland Boundary Fault.
“Well worth it! The staff were friendly and informative. The tour itself was an excellent way to see the lake and many of the major attractions around it. We also learned a lot about the area’s history, which made the experience even more meaningful. It gave us a much deeper appreciation for that part of…”
A 12-hour Highlands sweep from Glasgow: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Great Glen, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness cruise, and Pitlochry.
“The trip was lovely! The van was well equipped and our tour guide Maggie made sure to help everyone feel comfortable and shared many facts and even personal anecdotes which helps get to know the places and the culture better. There were many stops with sufficient time to look around, take pictures, get food, and…”
2-hour circular cruise on Loch Lomond from Balloch: The Narrows, island legends, and live multilingual commentary with a bar onboard.
“We had a fantastic trip on the Loch. The boat was comfortable and nice and warm inside. We were lucky with the weather so had beautiful scenery. It was great to be able to buy drinks on board and the commentary was very informative.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe with Ben Nevis views, plus a Loch Ness cruise. 12 hours, $67.
“We had a great day trip to the Highlands and Loch Ness. Our guide Keith was very kind. We went with my friend and we were very happy. Thank you!”
Inverness to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, Beauly Priory, Culloden, and Outlander filming spots, with a 30-min cruise and expert guide.
“This was a great tour with a variety of activities that included time for coffee, shopping and lunch. We had a very enjoyable day with Sonia as our guide. She was very entertaining, funny, and took great care of our group. I highly recommend!”
2-hour seal spotting cruise on Loch Linnhe from Fort William: Ben Nevis views, Caledonian Canal sights, and Black Rock colonies.
“Really interesting Good commentary Well organised trip Lovely staff”
Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond from Glasgow in 9 hours. Small-group coach tour with castle entry and a scenic Loch Lomond cruise.
“Excellent trip. Appreciated the guide and we had a problem with our own personal luggage and was looking out for jackets to buy during travel time. He (Guide - Oliver ) took us to near by shopping centre and I would really appreciated his help on this. He is very good instructor and guide, given…”
90-minute Fort William sundowner cruise with Ben Nevis views, Loch Eil reflections, live skipper chat, and drinks on board.
“Was great to have points of interest pointed out and some details on each.”
Speedboat across Dundee’s Tay Estuary in a small group with live guide commentary, wildlife spotting, and flexible departure times.
“Had a wonderful time seeing the pod of dolphins. Ian was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Thank you we thoroughly enjoyed our trip.”
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Glencoe, whisky stop, Hermitage waterfalls, and an optional Loch Ness cruise.
“Awesome Adventure on the Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk Whisky & Glencoe Tour. It was the best and we were sad when it ended. It honetly was a beautiful experience. We all loved it.”
See seals, kelp forests, and the WWII HMS Port Napier wreck on Seaprobe Atlantis, the UK’s semi-submersible glass boat near Skye.
“Whole family thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The guide was very friendly and informative, and even hooked a jelly fish out the water for my seven year old to hold (the non stinging variety 😂)”
45-minute Loch Katrine cruise with live commentary, wildlife spotting, Outlander filming scenes, and café time at Trossachs Pier.
“We had a fabulous time on the boat at Loch Katrine. The staff on the boat were all wonderful and kept everyone informed of the history of the area. A big massive thanks to Sandra at the booking reception for sorting out my booking👍 We will definitely be back for another sail round Loch Katrine.”
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