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Region / Starts from: Inverness Travel method: Boat 1 hour

Inspiration Cruise 50min

Embark on an inspiring and unforgettable journey across the legendary Loch Ness, soak in the mesmerizing scenery, and create lasting memories with Loch Ness by Jacobite Clansman Harbour's Inspiration Cruise Adventure.

Cruise Highlights and Onboard Experience:

  • Duration: 50 minutes.

- Scenic Cruise:

Voyage across the deepest, mysterious waters and explore the enchanting Loch Ness and its captivating landscapes.

- Urquhart Castle:

Capture the essence of this iconic landmark with the best photo opportunity, as the boat sails through the loch, the historic Urquhart Castle comes into breathtaking view

- Audio Commentary:

Engage with onboard audio sharing fascinating facts and legends about the area, loch and mythical creature

- Nessie Spotting:

Share in the thrill of the hunt and excitement by keeping an eye out for Nessie, the shyest creature in the world, and with help from onboard sonar perhaps capture a glimpse of Loch Ness Monster

- Photography:

Capture memorable moments with your camera as you sail, from historic landmarks to breathtaking landscapes, this cruise promises endless photo-worthy moments!

Facilities On Board:

  • Onboard toilets (no disabled access)
  • Light snacks, hot, cold, and alcoholic drinks available onboard for purchase
  • Open, covered, centrally-heated, and double-glazed area for varied viewing experience
  • Seating inside and outside – feel the crisp Highland air or stay cozy inside
  • Cruise is dog friendly
  • Free WiFi on board

Departure Point Check-In and Embarkation:

  • Parking available at the Clansman Hotel (free of charge, but limited during peak season).
  • Recommended arrival time: 30 minutes before departure during summer season.
  • Overflow parking, if needed, is approximately a 15-minute walk on uneven terrain.
  • Coach parking at the Clansman Hotel car park on the right-hand side.
  • Passengers proceed on foot from the car park through the underpass under the road to the harbour (narrow path, uneven terrain in places, approximately 15 steps).

  • Approach the friendly shore crew and provide the name under which reservation was made

  • After confirming your reservation details, the shore crew will hand you the Yellow Round Trip boarding card
  • If necessary present your booking confirmation or reservation
  • Once checked in, proceed to the designated boarding area
  • Keep the yellow boarding card in safe and easily accessible place
  • Once boarding starts crew will collect card from you
  • Board the boat and find comfortable place
  • Listen to safety announcement and instructions provided by the crew

Reminder about Urquhart Castle Stop:

  • The boat will dock briefly at the castle, offering a fantastic opportunity to capture stunning photos of this iconic ruin from the water
  • Passengers with yellow tickets should not disembark at Urquhart Castle
  • Urquhart Castle entry is not included in the round trip Inspiration cruise

Disabled Access and Clansman Harbour:

  • Cruises from Clansman Harbour are not wheelchair accessible or suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
  • Steps and a steep hill with uneven ground leading to the departure point.
  • Ticket office and friendly shore crew happy to assist at the harbour
  • No covered areas, toilets or designated seating places apart from small shelter by the quayside
  • Restaurant, gift shop, toilets and other facilities available in the Clansman Hotel.
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Tour Operator: Jacobite Cruises
Meeting point
Harbour, Clansman, IV3 8AU, Inverness
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Getting to Clansman Harbour


Due to an infrequent public bus schedule in the area, we recommend travelling by car or taxi. Free parking is available in both the main and overflow car parks at the Clansman Hotel.


From the A9 / Inverness:


• Take the A82 from Inverness towards Fort William.


• Stay on the A82 towards Drumnadrochit with Loch Ness on the left.


• The Clansman Hotel will be on your right approx. 9 miles from Inverness


From the A82 / Fort William:


• Take the A82 towards Inverness via Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit.


• With Loch Ness on the right, the Clansman Hotel will be on the left approx. 4.4 miles north of Drumnadrochit.


Sat Nav Users: Postcode for the Clansman Harbour is: IV3 8AU.


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Accessibility:


Cruises departing from Clansman Harbour are not wheelchair accessible and are not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.


Parking & Arrival Information:


Recommended arrival time: at least 30 minutes before departure during summer season.


Overflow parking, if required, is located approximately a 15-minute walk on uneven terrain.


• From the car park, passengers must walk to the harbour via an underpass beneath the road. Please note, the route includes a narrow path, uneven surfaces in places, and approximately 15 steps.


Weather: conditions on Loch Ness can change quickly. We recommend wearing layers, waterproof clothing and sensible footwear.


Check-in: Printing this email is NOT necessary. Please check in at the ticket office where the shore crew will request the name used on the booking.


• Please note at the harbour there are no covered areas, toilets or designated seating places apart from small shelter by the quayside


Food & Shopping


• Hot & cold drinks and snacks available onboard: Bring a reusable cup and enjoy a 30p discount on hot drinks.


• Before of after your cruise, you're welcome to visit the Clansman Hotel restaurant, gift shop and toilets.


Looking for your football fix?


Take in a match at the Sarens PSG Stadium and get behind Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC! It's an exciting time for the club under new ownership and pushing at the top of League 1. The latest fixtures can be found on ictfc.com or by scanning the QR code.


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