Loch Ness: 3.5-Hour Temptation Tour

Jacobite Cruises

Available to 30 March 2025
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Book Jacobite Cruises for some of the best sightseeing tours in the Loch Ness

Brimming with history and tales of the world's shyest monster, the Loch Ness is home to castles, monuments and the finest of Scotland's scenery. Board Jacobite Cruises and experience the greatest sightseeing trips in Scotland - you have to sail it to believe it...

Take a coach and boat tour of the Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises

Take a trip along the tantalizing Loch Ness and explore the history of Scotland's most beautiful environment:

  • Depart from Inverness Bus Station and your driver will bring you to the harbour
  • Learn everything there is to know about the famous shores that whiz past your window
  • Board the cruise at Dochgarroch Lock Harbour right next to the Loch Ness!
  • Travel along the Caledonian Canal and retrace Queen Victoria's footsteps!
  • Explore the Loch's world-famous waters for 60 minutes
  • Hop off and head up to the mighty stronghold that is Urquhart Castle
  • After exploring the beautiful ruins, sit back and relax as you're returned home
  • Please note: Dogs are not welcome in Urquhart Castle and are therefore unable to join this tour. Urquhart Castle is also inaccessible for wheelchair users. 

Unveil the mythical and legendary Loch Ness and search for the elusive Nessie as you embark on a mysterious voyage with Jacobite Cruises! 

Go sightseeing in the Scottish Highlands with Jacobite Cruises

About your Temptation Tour:

  • Boarding Point: Inverness Bus Station
  • Recommended Arrival Time: 45 minutes prior to departure
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Please note: Unfortunately, disembarking at Urquhart Castle is not possible for wheelchair users. Please check out the Contemplation Cruise as an alternative. 

Book Jacobite Cruises tickets now for one of the best Loch Ness tours in Scotland!

 

Inverness Bus Station,
Margaret St,
Inverness,
UK IV1 1LT
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How to find us

The departure points for Jacobite Cruises vary. Please check your selected tour and ensure you attend the correct meeting location. 

  • Clansman Harbour: IV3 8AU
  • Dochgarroch Lock: IV3 8JG
  • Inverness Bus Station: IV1 1LT
  • Bus from Inverness City Centre 
  • Food and drink 
  • WiFi
  • Toilets
  • Jacobite Cruises that depart from Dochgarroch are suitable for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility, and the Jacobite Maverick provides disabled toilets on-board. 
  • Cruises departing from Clansman Harbour are not suitable for wheelchair users, as disembarking at Urquhart Castle is not possible. 
  • Jacobite Cruises welcome dogs on board, however they must be booked on at the checkout (free of charge).
  • There is a maximum of 5 dogs allowed per cruise.
  • Please note that there can be more than one tour on each boat and there is no guarantee that there will be no dogs on board at your time of sailing. 

Jacobite Cruises serve a selection of Scottish produce on the vessel!

  • Hot and cold drinks
  • Light snacks
  • Wee dram
  • Parking is available for free at the Clansman Hotel. 
  • Parking is available for free at Dochgarroch Locks. 

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