Inverness Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Loch Ness & Caledonian Canal Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views, £ 34 per person (2h, 4.76★ · 1,421).
- Best value: Loch Ness & Caledonian Canal: 50-Min Cruise with Sonar, £ 25 per person (50m, 4.79★ · 97).
- Lowest price: Loch Ness: 50-Minute Cruise & Urquhart Castle Views, £ 25 per person (50m, 4.44★ · 1,328).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: £ 25–£ 83 (median £ 34). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Inverness Boat Tours
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Loch Ness & Caledonian Canal Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views Feel the wind on Loch Ness, glide past Urquhart Castle, and hear local stories on a 2-hour Caledonian Canal cruise from Dochgarroch: includes live commentary onboard. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (1,421 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 34 per person
Loch Ness: 50-Minute Cruise & Urquhart Castle Views 50-minute Loch Ness cruise from Inverness with Urquhart Castle views and onboard sonar. Small groups, free Wi-Fi, departs Clansman Harbour 20 minutes from town. Every day · 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.44 (1,328 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle from Inverness Coach and boat combo: 1-hour Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle ruins, expert guide and refreshments included. 3.5 hours total from Inverness Bus Station. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.64 (820 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 57 per person
Loch Ness Boat Tours: 8-Hour Small-Group Cruise & Urquhart Castle Eight-hour Loch Ness tour from Inverness with Jacobite Cruise, Urquhart Castle, Falls of Foyers and lunch. Small groups, mini-coach, driver-guide. Every day · 09:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (341 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 83 per person
Loch Ness & Caledonian Canal: 50-Min Cruise with Sonar Fifty-minute cruise on Loch Ness from Dochgarroch with onboard sonar to search for Nessie. See Bona Lighthouse and Aldourie Castle. Wheelchair accessible, all fitness levels. Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (97 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Ness & Caledonian Canal Cruise with Urquhart Castle ViewsOur pick | £ 34 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 1,421 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Loch Ness & Caledonian Canal: 50-Min Cruise with SonarBest value | £ 25 per person | 50m | 4.79★ · 97 | Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Loch Ness: 50-Minute Cruise & Urquhart Castle ViewsLowest price | £ 25 per person | 50m | 4.44★ · 1,328 | Every day · 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle from Inverness | £ 57 per person | 3h 30m | 4.64★ · 820 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Loch Ness Boat Tours: 8-Hour Small-Group Cruise & Urquhart Castle | £ 83 per person | 8h | 4.87★ · 341 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
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