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Cruising Area - Destinations
Inverness
The City of Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland and the surrounding area. It makes an ideal…
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…
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…
Invergarry
Invergarry is an old picturesque little village with vast history located just off Loch Oich. From Invergarry there are plenty…
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…
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.