While staying in Fort Augustus at The Highland Club, Dann and I were right on the Loch Ness. If you somehow were unfamiliarly with Loch Ness specifically, it’s rumored to have a monster living in the lake, which has always been a really interesting myth. Hoping to learn more about Loch Ness and to see some beautiful views of the lake itself, we booked up the Loch Ness Cruise, which boarded right outside our accomidation.
The Loch Ness Cruise can be booked right outside the lake, but we booked online and arrived about half an hour early. Everyone lines up, so that the first people there get to pick their seats on the boat. There are seats on top, which is open air, and then on the bottom floor, which is within the boat. The bottom floor also has a bar on it, which sells snacks, drinks, and the ever-famous whisky. Dann and I grabbed seats upstairs at the side, so that we had a perfect view of the water and looked out to see if we possibly could spy Nessy, the lake monster. If you did get a not so desirable seat, you could walk around once we excited the thin lock area, allowing you to switch seats or just stand by the edge of the boat.
During the tour, we had a guide on the Loch Ness Cruise, who was absolutely full of character. Screens on the deck above us showcased some statistics and images to help go along with what they were saying. The tour guys talked about the history of loch ness, which could hold all of the other lakes in all of England and Scotland inside it’s depths. There were theories about what Nessy could possibly be, with pictures of giant eels and sturgents, along with a lot of information on the local area. There was even some history on the building we were staying in, which you could easily view from the cruise.
There is also a lot of empathises on the whisky that was sold on the Loch Ness Cruise. They had three different whisky flavors, and said that those that spot Nessy are often those who drink a lot of whisky. This was a funny, ongoing joke, but the whisky itself was pretty good too. Dann and I grabbed a shot at the bar, while on the trip. The trip itself is an hour long, which feels like a good amount of time, and you really can learn a lot. We really enjoyed taking pictures and hearing about Nessy.
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My husband looked back at his family history, and the story goes that it was his family who trapped the Loch ness monster there. Whether this is true or not I have no idea.
We were planning a trip there this year as well
This is sooooooooo cool….On my to-do list for sure. Someone captured a new image of the creature a couple of weeks ago…I can’t wait to explore this beautiful area.
That is so amazing! I’ve always been fascinated by the Loch Ness Monster, but I’ve also been so taken in by the beauty of the lake. What a cool way to experience all of it.
I would love to take that cruise! Loch Ness gets so much attention for Nessie, but everyone forgets how gorgeous it is!
We did a boat trip when we visited Loch Ness, it was so touristy but fun too!
This sounds like an awesome experience. A Loch Ness cruise with great views, history and a bit of whisky sounds like the perfect way to explore this legend. Did you see anything suspicious in the water?
I did not, on this time!
I’d love to experience that too with my family. Always looking forward to your blog.
This sounds like a fun experience. I know my son would enjoy going on a cruise to find Nessy!
I haven’t visited Loch Ness since I was a child. We didn’t do a cruise but he did visit the Nessy Centre!
We did a day trip to Loch Ness when we were in Edinburgh a few years ago and I didn’t realise how beautiful it would be. Sounds like you had lots of fun on your cruise x
Aw we really love Scotland so I am glad that you had such a wonderful time. Love this cruse and you can visit over and over as there is always a different view point xx
Thanks for sharing your experiences exploring the Loch Ness area. Would love to visit it one day.
That must’ve been a peaceful ride. Being out on the water with that kind of scenery sounds like a good way to unwind.
I love finding fun and educational adventures for my family, and a Loch Ness cruise sounds like the perfect mix of history, mystery, and stunning views. Your details about the seating and whisky made me feel like I was right there with you! Definitely adding this to our travel bucket list!
Wow this would be a dream trip! The loch looks so beautiful and of course the story of Ness is so intriguing. I would love to visit one day.