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Loch Ness by Jacobite
Loch Ness by Jacobite
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Water doesn't get much more mysterious than this 23 mile stretch running through the Great Glen in the Highlands of Scotland.There's no better way to experience Loch Ness than by boat. Jacobite's award winning tours and cruises get you onto the water and into the heart of this iconic landscape. This is a whole lot more than simply sight-seeing. We've been running trips on and around Loch Ness for over 30 years and most of us live here.
Inverness, Scotland
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Eugene, OR123 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We had one unplanned day in Inverness and last minute decided to book the three hour tour (coach from Inverness Bus Station, one hour cruise, one hour at Urquhart Castle before the coach took you back to Inverness). We had a slight bit of confusion at the bus station as our instructions stated we needed to show our confirmation in the bus station to get our tickets. The booth inside the station was closed for the season but one of the helpful bus station employees said we would just need to show the coach driver our confirmation. She was correct and it was smooth sailing from there.
Both our coach driver and the guide on our boat were fantastic. They were humorous and informative. All of the staff were friendly and engaging. When they recommend the Highland Hot Chocolate, you really should just say yes please :) The views from the boat were great and we appreciated having the guide to point out sights and history along the way. They also made sure you knew exactly how and when to catch the coach back to Inverness. The water was a bit rough from the weather but you wouldn’t know it on the boat. It was a very smooth ride.
We were really glad we made the time for Urquhart Castle. The ruins were beautiful and the history was very interesting. All in all we were very happy we made the time for the Loch Ness tour!
Both our coach driver and the guide on our boat were fantastic. They were humorous and informative. All of the staff were friendly and engaging. When they recommend the Highland Hot Chocolate, you really should just say yes please :) The views from the boat were great and we appreciated having the guide to point out sights and history along the way. They also made sure you knew exactly how and when to catch the coach back to Inverness. The water was a bit rough from the weather but you wouldn’t know it on the boat. It was a very smooth ride.
We were really glad we made the time for Urquhart Castle. The ruins were beautiful and the history was very interesting. All in all we were very happy we made the time for the Loch Ness tour!
Written 12 January 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your wonderful feedback.
We are delighted to hear you how much you enjoyed your tour with us. That's great to hear you enjoyed the highlander hot chocolate as much as we do, it's the perfect drink for warming you up on a chilly day! Our Team are passionate about delivering 5 star Customer service and will be so pleased to hear that on this occasion they most certainly delivered.
Thank you for touring with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
Written 17 January 2020
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Debbie M
Epsom, UK45 contributions
Jan 2020
We booked the trip online and paid which was very easy and user friendly, the bus arrived at the bus station and there were about 10 people on the trip, very informative guide with lots of local knowledge. Had a while to spend at the castle and was plenty of time. Had a snack in the cafe at the castle and then met for the boat tour, very comfortable and again very interesting the highland hot chocolate was lovely, thoroughly enjoyed the day and the tour guides singing.
Written 31 January 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. Our Guides are passionate about Loch Ness and love being able to share their knowledge with our Visitors, they will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. The highlander hot chocolate is a super winter warmer!
Thank you for touring with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
Written 13 February 2020
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Alison G
10 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This was one of our favorite tours of our trip! What was included in our boat tour felt like a great value. We went through the Loch Ness visitor center, toured Urqhart castle, and then had a great boat ride along the Loch. I would definitely take this tour again and would recommend it to all my friends!
Written 4 January 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much that you would like to come and do it again! We believe the loch is definitely best seen from the water.
Thank you for touring with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Written 6 January 2020
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BluFast
Manchester, UK173 contributions
Feb 2020
I did the one hour boat tour over the Loch from the dock near the Clansman Hotel. This was very good, given the fact there was a recent heavy storm I was glad they still were able to run my tour. The staff were friendly and the tour ran on time with a good running commentary of the history of the loch and of course a bit about Nessie. The boat was clean and quiet. There was an option to pay a bit extra to go to Urqhart Castle for a short tour but I just did the boat tour (didn't want to be late back for my bus back to Inverness city centre).
A definite tour to do just for the hour, its great to to sail down the loch and look at the stunning scenery if anything else.
A definite tour to do just for the hour, its great to to sail down the loch and look at the stunning scenery if anything else.
Written 15 February 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely 5 star review.
We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with us. We do our best to ensure every tour runs although sometimes mother nature can interfere with this. Our Team will be so pleased to hear your feedback.
Thank you for sailing with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Written 17 February 2020
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Casterbridge
London69 contributions
Aug 2021
If you haven't been to Loch Ness before, this is a great way to explore it, and the cafe and shop on site are large and efficient, although they shut at 4pm so if you are on the later cruise this may be a problem.
Make sure you book well in advance on their website as tickets are not available on site. Also, it is advisable to start queueing to board early to get the best seats.
We did the 2 hour trip, and we were very lucky with the weather, it was unusually hot and sunny, although it would still be well worth doing in more inclement weather. The commentary is interesting. Small children may be bored over 2 hours. Great trip overall
Make sure you book well in advance on their website as tickets are not available on site. Also, it is advisable to start queueing to board early to get the best seats.
We did the 2 hour trip, and we were very lucky with the weather, it was unusually hot and sunny, although it would still be well worth doing in more inclement weather. The commentary is interesting. Small children may be bored over 2 hours. Great trip overall
Written 1 September 2021
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Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback.
We are delighted you enjoyed your Loch Ness by Jacobite cruise.
Our 2hr contemplation Cruise is very popular, and with the views coming out the canal into Loch Ness it certainly is a picture worthy moment!
Thank you for sailing with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope to welcome you back on board in the future!
Written 13 June 2022
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nicole h
2 contributions
Aug 2022
We took the tour that started with a bus ride, then the loch to the castle, then bus back to Inverness. There was a family with a toddler throwing a fit almost the whole time. The English gentleman driver showed supreme professionalism to keep his commentary going during the screaming. The views were beautiful, especially on the way back.
People, please don't bring toddlers on sightseeing buses. They are too unpredictable and will probably spoil it for everyone.
People, please don't bring toddlers on sightseeing buses. They are too unpredictable and will probably spoil it for everyone.
Written 17 August 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback.
We are sure the parents of the toddler were doing everything they could to try and soothe their little one. Whilst you found it frustrating, we are delighted that you enjoyed the commentary, views and experience.
We are a family friendly company and are proud to be able to offer this experience to all – from babies to seniors and all ages in between!
Thank you for sailing with us and we hope you enjoyed your visit to Loch Ness.
Written 23 August 2022
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Sharon G
Winteringham, null, United Kingdom245 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Well organised and did everything they could in respect to CoVid. I’d opt for the hour tour as this was plenty on the loch. A modern boat and a smooth ride. A good rapport with the customers and tour talk was really good - the young woman was engaging and told facts about the loch.
Written 10 September 2020
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Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and felt that we were ensuring all Covid related guidelines were in place. Customer care is so important to us, so it's great to hear such positive feedback.
Written 13 October 2020
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Mand114
Inverness, UK11 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We are local to the area and just happened to be passing for a walk along the canal before the tour was leaving on Hogmanay, so we decided to get tickets.
The skippers were so friendly and great with my wee boy. The guide downstairs was great too and his Bonnie banks song at the end just made it even better. The boat was nice and toilets nice and clean. Can’t beat Loch Ness on a sunny day. Highly recommend for locals and tourists!
The skippers were so friendly and great with my wee boy. The guide downstairs was great too and his Bonnie banks song at the end just made it even better. The boat was nice and toilets nice and clean. Can’t beat Loch Ness on a sunny day. Highly recommend for locals and tourists!
Written 16 January 2020
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Thank you for leaving us your lovely 5 star review.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your tour with us. It's always lovely to see locals on board enjoying their local scenery. Sounds like your ears were treated to Guide Kenny's singing, he's a Loch Ness superstar!
Thank you for touring with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Written 17 January 2020
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NoLuceEnds
2 contributions
Jun 2022
Great experience all around. We had a miss hap as in got on the wrong cruise, correct company just wrong boat, but it ended up being way better them expected! The crew was to helpful and let us stay on the boat and helped us the entire time. We were meant to be on the boat that got off to be able to see Urquhart Castle and we end dup being on the boat that just cruises past the castles. But the crew went out of their way to call the castle and let them know we had paid to see the castle so after the cruise was done we could still go and see the castle. We also had the only child om the entire boat so they gave direction on the best place to sit for the best views and even made her a special hot chocolate! Not only that, the recommended the nest restaurant to goto after the castle and it was so worth it. The captain of the boat was so knowledgeable of the area and entertaining as well. Highly recommend!
Written 20 July 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.
We are delighted that you and your family had such a wonderful experience with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
Customer service is at the heart of all we do, it makes us very proud to offer 5 star Highland Hospitality.
Thank you for sailing with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Written 26 July 2022
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MarcusTravels11
London, UK35 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We took a short 50 minute trip on Loch Ness with our family. The boat goes slowly allowing plenty of time to enjoy the experience. The trip is only relatively short but it provides a very good overview of why the Loch is famous, particularly Nessie herself!
Written 26 August 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback.
We are delighted you enjoyed our Inspiration Cruise. The views really are something special and it brings us great joy to be able to share this experience with so many wonderful people!
Thank you for sailing with Loch Ness by Jacobite - we hope to welcome you on boars again in the future.
Written 28 August 2020
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Hi,
I would like to know If you are open in march ?
Thank you
Written 12 January 2020
Hi Theo,
Thank you for your message. Yes we are open all year round apart from on Christmas day and Boxing day.
Many thanks,
Team Jacobite
Written 14 January 2020
Laetitia B
Moorpark, California
Does the Mini Rebellion tour also pass by Aldourie Castle and Bona Lighthouse, or only the Rebellion tour? Thanks!
Written 17 September 2019
The mini rebellion tour is 3 hours and only goes to urqhart castle :) one hour to the castle, one hour there and one hour return. Good amount of time
Written 17 September 2019
Hello. I´m planning to visit You next month. Both Rebellion and Sensation Tour depart from Dochgarroch lock ? The difference between the tours is just bus transfer and The Monster Exhibition?
Written 20 July 2019
Going to Scotland Thursday want to do boat trip
Is it smooth or rocky sea sick ??
Thanks
Written 8 January 2019
The boat is very sturdy, we went in rather bitter windy weather and both my husband and children were fine! A very smooth ride , didn’t feel any choppy waters . Have a fabulous time!
Written 9 January 2019
Si no hay problema de ir con el bebé, es seguro y protegido para viento o lluvia. Donde se detiene hay senderos cómodos para andar con un carrito de bebé.
Written 24 June 2018
Hi
Can you tell me if dogs are allowed on your boats please.
Many thanks
Jo
Written 24 May 2018
Hi Jo,
Yes we welcome dogs on our cruise only options - so the Inspiration, Contemplation and the Reflection cruise.
Thanks!
Written 25 May 2018
hi im coming to Inverness 3rd week in August. I arrive in Inverness around 1 PM by car.
I'd like to do the Loch Ness boat tour, Urchart castle and Loch Ness exhibition center (all three sites, back to back), you say starting at 2PM.
Can you recommend how to do this in the afternoon? as we won't be there early enought for a morning tour as we will see cawdor castle at 10 AM, then come to Inverness after that.
Also where can we find parking?
Please supply a link with the specific tour for afternoon departure and comibines all three places.
Thanks
Written 4 May 2018
Hi I don't know if they are next to each other but the loch Ness and castle tour is a must if u call the exhibition centre they could help u in the distance of were they are
Written 12 May 2018
hi I am visiting with 2 people who are disabled (although mobile) and was wondering if there is a concessionary rate for carers many thanks
Written 26 September 2017
They have all particular equipment for disables, but had not notice special rates, recommend to contact them directly.
Written 12 February 2019
Hi.we would be visiting Inverness in August with two kids 10 yrs old for a day trip.would have 6 hours for sightseeing.wanted to know if a one hour cruise or a two hour jacobite cruise(caledonian canals without visiting the castle....hope the kids dont get bored) would be a better option.what else is suggested in this short itinerary.
Written 8 July 2017
Maybe the one hour Loch cruise would suit the children. It can be boring and long for the children
Written 13 July 2017
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