Loch Ness Scenic Cruise

OVERVIEW

Cruise along the shores of legendary Loch Ness, a spectacularly beautiful freshwater lake that a notoriously shy sea creature is said to inhabit. After a wonderfully scenic drive south to Dochgarroch Lock, you will board the boat and head out into the lengthy loch, which holds more water than any other lake in Great Britain. There have been sightings of a long-necked plesiosaur-like creature lurking in its depths for centuries, but the search for “Nessie” didn’t reach a fever pitch until a somewhat blurry picture of the monster was taken in 1933. The search for the famed Loch Ness monster continues today, so keep your camera ready. Even if you don’t spot anything unusual breaching the water’s surface, there will be plenty of extraordinary sights along the way. The loch’s coastline is quintessentially Scottish and the ruins of Urquhart Castle – one of the country’s largest medieval fortifications – blanket one of the headlands.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the natural beauty while cruising Loch Ness, a long and narrow freshwater lake.
• Hear tales of the famed Loch Ness monster that supposedly inhabits the deep, dark waters.
• Pass the ruins of Urquhart Castle, a massive medieval fortification perched on a headland.
• Travel through the gorgeous Scottish countryside on the way to and from Loch Ness.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.