Jacobite Cruises have been operating cruises and tours for over 30 years on loch Ness. The cruises and tours last between one hour and six and a half hours and can include cruise only, cruise and visits, cruise and coach trip. They have a large range of tour options the following is just a selection, but there are more options on their website.
Cruise Name | Duration | Departure Times (Summer) | Includes | Price |
Inspiration | 1 hour | 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 & 16 Departs from Clansman Hotel Harbour on A82 |
1 hr cruise | A: £15.00 C: £12.00 |
Freedom | 2 hours | 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Departs from Clansman Hotel Harbour on A82 |
1 hr cruise, visit Urquhart Castle |
A: £23.00 C: £15.00 |
Temptation | 2.5 hours | 14.00 Departs from Inverness Bus Station |
2.5 hr coach tour, 30 min cruise, Visit Urquhart Castle |
A: £32.00 C: £25.00 |
*A: Adult, C: Child: they have different rates for seniors and students
Cruises depart from either the pier opposite the Clansman Hotel on the A82 (~9 miles from Inverness) or from the Tomnahurich Bridge. The Tomnahurich bridge is on the A82, on the outskirts of Inverness, as you drive towards Loch Ness / Fort William. It is a white painted, metal swing bridge across the Caledonian Canal.
Address: |
Tomnahurich Bridge, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5TD |
Operated by: |
Independent |
Opening Hours: |
Some Cruises and Tours operate all year round except the 25 / 26 December. |
Admission: |
Adult prices from £ 15 to £ 46 depending on cruise / tour option |
Parking: |
Yes |
Languages: |
English, French German, Italian, Spanish |
Accessibility: |
Yes on the Jacobite Queen boat – Reflection cruise (but no access to toilets or snack) |
Toilets: |
Yes |
Shop: |
Yes |
Cafe/Restaurant: |
Yes |