Cruising Area - Destinations
Inverness
The City of Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland and the surrounding area. It makes an ideal…
The Caledonian Canal
The perfect destination for anyone searching for the ultimate boating holiday in Scotland. Holiday on the Caledonian Canal in one…
Caley Cruisers Boatyard
You are welcome to return to the boatyard at any time during your holiday. You can access your car and…
Tomnahurich & Torvean Bridges
Tomnahurich Swing Bridge is the first bridge you will pass through after your departure from the boatyard. This bridge needs…
Dochgarroch Lock
Dochgarroch is the first lock you will go through after you leave our boat yard in Inverness. It is a…
Loch Ness
Home of the famous Loch Ness monster After leaving the boat yard in Inverness, you will then travel along the…
Drumnadrochit / Urquhart Bay
A convenient stopping point on Loch Ness is at Urquhart Bay Harbour. You will arrive at Urquhart Bay Harbour just…
Foyers
The small village of Foyers is situated on the quieter eastern shore of Loch Ness. The village is approximately 1…
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus with its flight of 5 locks is one of the most picturesque stops along the canal and a busy…
Kytra Lock
Kytra lock is a very peaceful location that you will reach not long after departing Fort Augustus – about 2.5…
Cullochy Lock
Another beautiful stop along the canal route between is Cullochy Lock, a peaceful place in a lovely remote location, located…
Aberchalder Swing Bridge
After departing Cullochy Lock, you will head through Aberchalder Swing Bridge and out onto Loch Oich. Some of the smaller…
Loch Oich
Loch Oich is a freshwater loch which forms part of the Caledonian Canal, of which it is the highest point,…
Invergarry
Invergarry is an old picturesque little village with vast history located just off Loch Oich. From Invergarry there are plenty…
Laggan Swing Bridge
Laggan Swing Bridge is a minor waterways place on the Caledonian Canal between Loch Lochy and Loch Oich.
Laggan Locks
A flight of 2 locks connecting the Laggan Avenue, a stunning stretch of tall trees, with Ceann Loch to lead…
Loch Lochy
Loch Lochy is a large freshwater loch in the Lochaber district. With a mean depth of 70 meters, it is…
Gairlochy
Gairlochy lies at the southern end of Loch Lochy. An overflow from Loch Lochy was created here during the building…
Moy Swing Bridge
This is the only known cast iron swing bridge in existence in the UK. It is probably one of the…
Banavie
The top of Neptune’s Staircase at Banavie is the cruising limit. It is a pleasant village by the Caledonian Canal, about…
Fort William
Fort William is the largest town in the western Highlands of Scotland and is the commercial centre of Lochaber, an…
Caley Cruisers have been offering boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal since 1970 and we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2020! Weekly or short break charter is available from April to October inclusive. No previous boating experience necessary as full training given. Cruising 60 miles of Europes most beautiful inland waterways will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have. So if you are looking for the perfect boating holiday in Scotland, or Caledonian Canal boat hire look no further.