Cruising Area - Destinations
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…
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…
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 Locks
A flight of 2 locks connecting the Laggan Avenue, a stunning stretch of tall trees, with Ceann Loch to lead…
Gairlochy
Gairlochy lies at the southern end of Loch Lochy. An overflow from Loch Lochy was created here during the building…
Banavie
The top of Neptune’s Staircase at Banavie is the cruising limit. It is a pleasant village by the Caledonian Canal, about…
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.