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: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Urquhart Castle - Situated on the shores of Loch Ness, this is one of Scotland’s most historic castles. Visitors can explore the remnants of this former stronghold, uncover its dramatic history, and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views that Loch Ness has to offer.
Loch Ness - Encircled by historic castles, monuments, and the stunning…

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

Experience the beauty of Loch Ness, explore the historic Urquhart Castle, and visit the intriguing Loch Ness Centre.
Join D&E Coaches for a memorable 4-hour bus and boat tour showcasing the best of Loch Ness.
Begin your adventure at Inverness Bus Station, where you can unwind on a guided coach tour filled with engaging stories from your knowledgeable…

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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Gloriaandclive

Nov 15, 2025

A sunny day on the Loch - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had the gift of the gab. As he put it " you have managed to sail on one of three sunny days per year ". Yes it was a fine day but still cool. Better than the previous rainy day exploring Urquhart Castle on the way to Inverness.

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913damm

Nov 10, 2025

The staff make it worth it. - I thought this was going to be a tourist trap. It's not! The guide is quite knowledgable about history and is willing to answer any historical question you have (about the area). The boat is clean, plenty of windows and comfortable.

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Suzanne_l

Nov 6, 2025

The whole experience was... - The whole experience was fantastic. Linda was knowledgeable, entertaining and professional. An excellent trip all round. Thank you

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Matth905

Nov 2, 2025

Great experience, history buffs might need longer at the castle but for us it was brilliant! - The 2 hour cruise was great, clear instructions on getting there, simple to find once arrived. Everything ran on time and the experience was great. Staff we all super friendly and approachable. Boat ride and voiceover was fun and the castle was very interesting to walk round. One thing to note for passengers is you only get an hour at the castle, which isn't long. This didn't detract from the experience for us but if you are a keen historian and want to take your time looking around it is worth noting!

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Caitlin_w

Oct 27, 2025

The Loch Ness cruise and... - The Loch Ness cruise and tour of Urquhart castle were incredible, but the real gem of our outing was our bus driver, Kieran. We loved all of the historical and qiuppy town info he divulged in his soothing Scottish way of speaking, and he made the group feel like family. Would definitely recommend!

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Natalie_l

Oct 24, 2025

Unforgettable, amazing experience - Keiran was our coach driver and was amazing, funny and so knowledgeable and was part of such an UNFORGETTABLE experience. So worth the money and it was something i will never, ever forget. Loch Ness was beautiful, tour guide on the boat was great, Urquhart Castle incredible. So much history in such a beautiful part of Scotland. This is something i would so do again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

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Caitlin_t

Oct 20, 2025

We had a great time on... - We had a great time on this tour! Our driver was Linda and she was awesome. The boat ride was beautiful and walking around the castle was enjoyable. All that and you still have half the day available? Sign me up!

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Derek_m

Oct 17, 2025

Highlight of our trip! - Fantastic views of Loch Ness and some nice trivia of the area! If the weather is good your driver may even take a detour to show some highland cows!

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Martas153

Oct 17, 2025

Amazing half day tour - This tour was absolutely fabulous! Kieran is an amazing guide, kind and super funny! He made a quick stop for us to see some highland cows and it honestly made my day! The cruise on Loch Ness is to take your breath away, I honestly had no idea it would be that beautiful and impressive. 100% worth it!

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Jeremiah

Nov 9, 2025

Experience the history and beauty of the Highlands....(having a good tour guide makes a big difference too) - It was great to hear Linda's love for and knowledge of the area on the coach, experiencing Lochness on the boat was breath taking (with the commentary adding greatly to the experience) and being in amongst the historic structure of Urquart Castle is always a great experience. I ended up doing the 'Temptation Tour' on Friday as well as Thursday as my flight was delayed by a day, and this seemed to me to be the best way to make the most of what time had; the only let down was the delivery of the commentary by the coach driver. I don't know whether it's that Linda is just that good (so other drivers pale by comparison), or that the driver on Friday had iust had a tiring week, or he was new, or struggles with public speaking (apologies if any of the these is the case), or what it was, but the introduction and commentary was significantly reduced and he seemed like he was phoning it in or something, compared to Linda who made sure we were all aware of all that we could expect and what to look out for, and had so many interesting facts to share, it made for a really great experience. This is a really great way to experience the beauty of the area, and learn some interesting facts. Highly recommended!

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From $84

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult