Loch Ness Cruising Trips Holiday Accommodation Guide for your next vacation in the Loch Ness area which is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres south west of Inverness.

• Its surface is 16 metres above sea level.

Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie".

It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich.

At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness, ultimately leading to the North Sea via the Moray Firth.

It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland, its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.

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Cruise the Loch, visit the breath taking sight of the historic Urquhart Castle on a voyage across the deepest, mysterious waters of Loch Ness, this is, on most days best way to get a good look at Urquhart Castle and the chance to spot the elusive Nessie! experience the legend on this guided coach tour and cruise that transports you from Inverness city centre to the myths, history and spectacular views of Loch Ness.

• Learn everything there is to know about the home of Nessie as you roll along her shores.

Then get your camera ready for a cruise on the world-famous waters and then a nosy around the once mighty strong hold of Urquhart Castle, as well as a trip to the Loch Ness Monster Exhibition,

For a fast rib ride Imagine being launched from the south bank of Loch Ness at an adrenaline inducing 30 knots (35 mph). It’s fast!

• A high speed pleasure Rib ride.

They zip and glide and take you for a thrill ride across the loch all the way to the magnificent Urquhart Castle and back, with frequent stops so the best tour guides on Loch Ness, the best family trip on a fast rib ride on Loch Ness!

Nessie is fast but they say there boats are faster, for Kids of all ages, you will cheer and whoop as your zipped across the water in search of the secretive Loch Ness Monster, hold on tight and keep your eyes open, She’s there, somewhere.

The guides have enchanting stories on the elusive Nessy and the lesser known Kelpies they will capture your imagination.

From Fort Augustus take an evening cruise, this is the most tranquil way to see Loch Ness, take it all in from the viewing deck or get snug in the heated saloon with a dram or a hot chocolate for the kids, they also have Sonar equipment to watch as you travel on the loch, as the sun dips find out what’s lurking under the water, then as the sky darkens over the rugged hills of the highlands, you’ll be treated to striking loch side views of Fort Augustus Abbey, the lights of the town and the loch’s only island - Cherry Island.