SCOTLAND
The trips worth raising a glass to.
The 15 Scottish loch cruises 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“Jim was our tour guide and we couldn’t have been any luckier. He was so informative and funny. I learned so much from his tour and we got to see the most beautiful sites.”
50-minute Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour with Urquhart Castle views, onboard sonar, Wi‑Fi, and Nessie-style audio lore.
“A most enjoyable cruise with our 3 dogs. The staff were very friendly and helpful, 3 dogs were not a problem. The cruise itself was smooth and informative ( although we didn’t get to glimpse Nessie)”
Coach from Inverness to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, with narrated boat cruising and guided ruins. Seasonal Loch Ness Centre add-on.
“Excellent time on the Loch and at the Castle. John's commentary on the coach was very relaxed and informative.”
A relaxing 1-hour Loch Lomond cruise from Balloch with live historian commentary, Ben Lomond views, and a crossing of the Highland Boundary Fault.
“The star gazing was very impressive. The technology and quality of the images through the telescope was excellent. The guide Ozzie was very friendly, witty and informative. He kept everyone entertained and informed of the running order.”
A 12-hour Highlands sweep from Glasgow: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Great Glen, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness cruise, and Pitlochry.
“we had great trip to Loch Ness and our Guide (Catalin) was very friendly and Knowledgeable. She even helped us click great photos and suggested photo spots. Especial shout out to her smooth driving, I had no struggle at all managing my motion sickness during the trip.”
2-hour circular cruise on Loch Lomond from Balloch: The Narrows, island legends, and live multilingual commentary with a bar onboard.
“Friendly staff and very nice boat. Commentary was informative but not constant and the Loch and surrounding areas beautiful. One hour would not have been enough.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe with Ben Nevis views, plus a Loch Ness cruise. 12 hours, $67.
“Our trip to the Highlands was made even better thanks to our driver, Craig. He was extremely attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the entire journey. Craig made sure everyone was comfortable and always took the time to help, answer questions, and share helpful information along the way. His positive attitude and care truly enhanced the…”
Inverness to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, Beauly Priory, Culloden, and Outlander filming spots, with a 30-min cruise and expert guide.
“Sonia was an absolute ray of Scottish sunshine ☀️ Great tour fitting in everything I wanted to do in Inverness!”
2-hour seal spotting cruise on Loch Linnhe from Fort William: Ben Nevis views, Caledonian Canal sights, and Black Rock colonies.
“Great 2hr trip to see the Seals and we were lucky to see an otter too. The skipper and his mate were great. Despite the drizzle it was an enjoyable couple of hours”
Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond from Glasgow in 9 hours. Small-group coach tour with castle entry and a scenic Loch Lomond cruise.
“Lots of stunning sights and the tour guide, Andrew, was a good time.”
90-minute Fort William sundowner cruise with Ben Nevis views, Loch Eil reflections, live skipper chat, and drinks on board.
“Very informative and the skipper had a very good sense of humor”
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Glencoe, whisky stop, Hermitage waterfalls, and an optional Loch Ness cruise.
“We only had a short time in Scotland and this tour was perfect for us. We wanted to see the Scottish highlands and this tour well and truly covered it all. We loved every minute. Our tour guide Pete was very knowledgeable and good humoured.”
45-minute Loch Katrine cruise with live commentary, wildlife spotting, Outlander filming scenes, and café time at Trossachs Pier.
“Site facilement accessible, Paysages splendides, commentaires et musiques appropriés, rien à redire, toilettes magasin souvenirs et restauration disponibles sur place.”
Wildlife cruise from Inverness Marina to Chanonry Point, with live commentary, QR codes, and a real shot at dolphins.
“Fantastic from start to finish, really genuinely nice people from meeting at the marina, sailing and return. So happy I booked this trip. I actually saw dolphin’s on the trip and they played by the boat fantastic thank you.”
45-minute Loch Katrine cruise in autumn gold or winter wonderland, with live commentary, warm seating, and photo stops at Trossachs Pier.
From the first dram to the last bus back, every corner of the country and every way to see it.
