Loch Ness Cruise with Urquhart Castle Exploration: A Scenic Journey from Inverness

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Embark on a scenic journey from Inverness as you cruise across Loch Ness and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Join our guided bus and boat tour for a memorable 3 hour 15 minute adventure.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Loch Ness - Encircled by ancient castles, monuments, and the stunning landscapes of the Great Glen. The best way to experience the full splendor of the Loch is by boat. It’s a sight that must be seen to be believed…
Urquhart Castle - A historic Scottish castle located on the shores of Loch Ness. Discover the remnants of this former…

What's Included

On-board WiFi
Expert guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Loch Ness boat cruise
On-board restrooms

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

Embark on a journey with Cruise Loch Ness, explore the historic Urquhart Castle, and visit the informative Loch Ness Centre.
This scenic 3.5-hour bus and boat tour, operated by D&E Coaches, showcases the best of Loch Ness.
Begin your adventure at Inverness Bus Station and enjoy a relaxing guided coach ride, enriched with engaging stories from your…

Location

Bus Station

Margaret Street

Bus departs from Stance Number 7 at Inverness Bus Station Please note if arriving by cruise ship, Invergordon Cruise Terminal is approx. 25 miles (45 mins) from Inverness Bus Station. Public transport is very limited, so you’ll need to arrange your own transport and allow plenty of time to reach us.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Stacey_g

Jan 14, 2026

5 star review! - We absolutely loved our Inverness tour. Every part of it was brilliant, but for me the standout was the Loch Ness Museum, made even better by our fantastic tour guide, Linda. She was engaging, knowledgeable and brought the whole experience to life. Without doubt the best part of our trip so far, by a mile. Highly recommend.

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Beverlyse5289ws

Jan 2, 2026

Fun & informative - We had a wonderful time. Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. It was a great value for all included.

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Keith122

Dec 30, 2025

Keith’s review - Very good professional service. Meeting all my needs as a solo disabled person. Free admission and free access to scooter.

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I2569locatherinew

Dec 30, 2025

Must do - My favourite thing that I did in Inverness, well worth the money as we experienced the river cruise, castle and loch ness centre. Also, coach driver John was great.

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David_b

Dec 8, 2025

Worth the effort in any weather. - Plans may change depending on weather conditions. Linda handled this really well and rescheduled so we didn't miss any of the tour features.

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Kenzieandjamesf

Nov 25, 2025

Great ride on the lake! - We loved our tour and getting to be out on the water looking for Nessie. This was a must do for our honeymoon and it was made better by exploring the castle. If it had just been the boat tour I feel it would have been a little boring as the narration is not live.

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232lees

Nov 17, 2025

Well worth doing - Two well spent hours, great informative trip with great humor from the staff and narrator. well worth doing. The scenery is unbelievable followed up by the hot chocolate and wee dram.

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Dunying_y

Jan 6, 2026

Very informative. Very... - Very informative. Very friendly staff. Beautiful views all around. Couldn't go to the castle due to snow but they arranged a refund promptly.

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Deanna_d

Dec 29, 2025

Cruise and Loch Ness Museum tour both excellent. Castle ruins were good. Overall tour thru Viator average—shop around - The cruise was great. The staff was very friendly and the commentary as we cruised the lochs was informative, interesting and fun. The Loch Ness museum was great!! Loved the imaginative and artful way the information was provided in each room. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The castle ruins were interesting. Would have been better to start at the information center since it was (unbeknownst to our group) all self-guided. That brings me to the overall package. While we appreciated the transportation to and from the different sites, there were things that were not so good. First, we were never welcomed by the driver—he never even told us his name. Second, there was no tour guide at all to welcome and accompany us or make any commentary on the rides in the coach. Third, even though we were a small group, we had gotten our tickets thru three different sites. My daughter and I paid $40 more than the other pairs for the same experience. Advice—shop around.

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Donnast9381my

Dec 24, 2025

Watch your belongings! - Beautiful cruise and stop at the castle. Be advised when you offboard at the castle, another group loads onto the boat you vacate. We were not asked to take all of our belongings with us and we left umbrellas and food on board. When we reboarded, the umbrellas were stolen but our food was in the rubbish bin on the boat. Crew was evasive, commenting they knew nothing about it but also saying they threw away our food.

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From $76

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult