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Loch Ness Cruise That Docks at the Urquhart Castle Jetty
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InvernessThe detail that makes this three and a half hours work: the boat ties up at the castle's own jetty, so you step off the water directly into Urquhart and get an hour inside the ruins.
D&E Coaches run it. The coach leaves Inverness Bus Station with a driver-guide who talks through the Great Glen on the way down, then the Jacobite cruise crosses Loch Ness for an hour, with refreshments available on board.
Urquhart Castle sits on the bank, and an hour is enough to work through the ruins of the old stronghold and its history without hurrying back to the coach.
If you are arriving by cruise ship, read this first: the tour leaves from Inverness Bus Station, roughly 25 miles and 45 minutes from the Invergordon Cruise Terminal. Public transport on that stretch is very limited, so arrange your own transport and leave plenty of time.
The bus departs from Stance Number 7 at Inverness Bus Station.
What's included
- Urquhart Castle entrance
- WiFi on board
- Expert guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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- Loch Ness boat cruise
- Restroom on board
Itinerary
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BUS, Station, 1 Farraline Park, Inverness
The bus departs from Stance Number 7 at Inverness Bus Station. If you are arriving by cruise ship, note that Invergordon Cruise Terminal is approximately 25 miles, or 45 minutes, from Inverness Bus Station. Public transport is very limited, so arrange your own transport and allow plenty of time.
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Loch Ness
Historic castles, monuments and the scenery of the Great Glen stand all around it, and the loch is only really seen from a boat.
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Urquhart Castle
One of the most historic castles in Scotland, on the bank of Loch Ness. There is time to go through the ruins of the old stronghold, hear its turbulent history, and take in the views along the loch.
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BUS, Station, 1 Farraline Park, Inverness
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that guide dogs are the only service animals allowed.
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- If booking for an infant, you will required to book a seat for them and provide a car seat
- This tour departs from Inverness bus station
- Please note that this tour is operated by D&E coaches.
- Up to 10 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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