Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views
Overview
Discover the mystery surrounding Loch Ness on a 1-hour cruise from Clansman Harbour. Situated only a twenty minutes’ drive from central Inverness, Loch Ness is one of the world’s most famous lakes. Climb aboard a cruise boat and make your way across the mysterious loch, taking in awe-inspiring natural vistas of lush greenery and rambling hills. Admire views of the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle and, with the boat’s sonar system, join in the quest for the loch’s most famous resident, Nessie, the 'Loch Ness Monster.'
What's Included
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- 50 minute sightseeing cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (snacks available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Clansman
Harbour, Inverness IV3 8AU, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Urquhart Castle (pass by)
Loch Ness
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness by Jacobite (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Approximately a 20 minute (10.4 miles) drive from Inverness
- Advised arrival time during summer is 30min prior to departure
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views?
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Activity code: C-6570INS
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Free Wi-Fi on board.
- 50 minute sightseeing cruise.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks (snacks available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- 50 minute sightseeing cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (snacks available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Approximately a 20 minute (10.4 miles) drive from Inverness
- Advised arrival time during summer is 30min prior to departure
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
