Seal Island Cruise Tour
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Seal Island Cruise Tour
By Cruise Loch Linnhe
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Ages 0-120, max of 85 per group
Duration: 2h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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What's not included- Hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks are available to purchase via card or cash onboard our vessel during your cruise.
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- Town Centre Pier, The Waterfront, Fort William PH33 6DB, UKPlease meet us at the Town Pier and check in with the Crew at our check in in trailer to receive your boarding card.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 305665P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- Dog Friendly
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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- Town Centre Pier, The Waterfront, Fort William PH33 6DB, UKPlease meet us at the Town Pier and check in with the Crew at our check in in trailer to receive your boarding card.
- Pass byBen NevisCaledonian CanalFort WilliamFort William
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- lee l0 contributionsA must do.Truly an amazing experience, well worth the price. This will be the outing you tell your friends.....................Written 22 September 2024
- Daydream655414133780 contributionsA great cruiseA great evenings cruise in perfect weather. The scenery was beautiful and the crew knowledgeable and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.Written 18 September 2024
- PrincessBlodynBach0 contributionsA great rib ride with lots to see.We were taken out by Dara and Colin and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The weather didn’t spoil the views and scenery we got to see, we even got to see seal pups.Written 13 September 2024
- clairef2500 contributionsFantastic evening cruiseI had a fantastic evening cruise on Thursday and we were lucky to have beautiful evening skies. Wonderful and informative crew, I learnt a lot about Scotland and the local area. Great end to my trip.Written 7 September 2024
- 511waynet0 contributionsLovely cruise and super crewThe crew were so super friendly and the Captain was very informative. Despite the rain the trip was amazing and the scenery was breathtaking. We saw lots of seals on the island including some cute pups. The Captain let us shelter under the wheel house when the rain was torrential and the guys were so considerate and polite. The hot chocolate was delirious too 🤤Written 25 August 2024
- sarabD4462MF0 contributionsInformative trip around the LochInformative 2 hour trip around the Loch. The weather was a bit rough but still saw some seals and the commentry was fabulous.Written 19 August 2024
- jan19741230 contributionsBeautiful trip.....lovely staffBeautiful boat trip, all the staff were lovely. The captain recommended the waterfall walk which we completed today and without the knowledge we definitely wouldn't have known about it so thank you ❤. My only bit of advice and that's all it is, I noticed at large moments on the return everyone had given up looking out of the window and listening to the commentary. I think the captain did mention it was a stretch with not much happening, so many some history about Scotland to fill the time...not just about Fort William. I think it would give the trip the edge it needs and keep everyone interested 🙂Written 31 July 2024
- sallyjomoe10 contributionsRelaxing, enjoyable way to see the area from the water and to learn about local history.A great opportunity to see Fort William, Ben Nevis and some of the area around Loch Eil from the water and to learn lots about the history of the area. The person doing the commentary was very knowledgeable.Written 25 July 2024
- I3492ECkater0 contributionsRelaxing evening on Loch LinnaeusLovely way to spend evening seeing amazing scenery and wildlife. Friendly crew on cruise and very informative. Definitely recommendWritten 8 July 2024
- kjvddool0 contributionsBeautiful tripBeautiful trip, the captain gave a lot of Information in a nice manner. Onboard there are several drinks and a toilet. We have enjoyed it and learned a lot from the history and environment / nature.Written 30 June 2024
- JSSS110 contributionsGreat value, informative must do in Fort WilliamThis was a super informative and relaxing cruise. Lovely evening. Tour guide stopped many times to provide points of interest and history. Out for full allocated time. Great photo opportunity and magical viewsWritten 26 June 2024
- V6592KIchristopherm0 contributionsGreat Cruise ExperienceOutstanding 2 hour tour of Loch Linnahe. Very informative captain and was able to get up close to “Seal Island” for some great pictures. Would definitely recommend if in Fort William area.Written 24 June 2024
- GrandTour344104507960 contributionsAn experience spoiledThe cruise was good with some interesting information and history. However as the history was delivered as an unbalanced, politically biased, rant it completely ruined what would otherwise have been a very nice experience. Such a pity.Written 19 June 2024
- willmM1069OP0 contributionsVery informative!Really nice cruise. The crew was informative, fun and welcoming. The views were spectacular! There was a lot of information about aquaculture, and local camping for youth - just a really great time! And the views!!!! Five stars!Written 18 June 2024
- E3908ZTvickid0 contributionsBest River CruiseThe evening river cruise was absolutely amazing!! The captain and deck crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful giving above and beyond service. I definitely recommend any cruise from this company.Written 4 June 2024
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Kathryn V
8 contributions
Aug 2022
My husband, teenage daughter and I booked the two-hour boat trip for late afternoon in mid-August this summer. It was amazing! We had hoped to see seals and we were rewarded by seeing over thirty in and around the island in Loch Linnhe - really brilliant! The trip included a lot more than seals – we very much enjoyed listening to the skipper’s commentary in which we heard about local history, had landmarks pointed out to us and many other factual snippets were shared throughout. We are so pleased that we took this trip and can highly recommend it as a fun addition to staying in Fort William!
Written 11 September 2022
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Dave M
Warkworth, UK22 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We booked this trip based on having previously gone on a cruise of Loch Linnhe many years ago and this time we wanted to take our children , 7 and 5. We also took our their grandmother who even though she walks with a stick was able to access the boat on all levels. The skipper was extremely knowledgeable and we learnt about the area and local landmarks. Absolutely fabulous. The highlight of the trip has to be Black Rock Seal Island but the whole trip was well planned, interesting and value for money. Would highly recommend this trip for families of all ages.
Written 14 April 2022
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James H
1 contribution
May 2022
Really enjoyed this: Our welcoming and super-friendly host that day was Meghan, who looked after us throughout the cruise, from arrival through to deboarding at the end.
The highly knowledgeable stand-in skipper steered around the loch, and pointed out all the interesting features, surrounding settlements, black houses, interesting vessels and working fisheries. Meghan was always on hand to look after us, and to answer questions as we wnet along
We slipped almost silently up to seal island, and passed far closer than I expected to the island’s resting seals.
The boat itself, Elsie, seemed brand new and offered plenty of space to spread out and take in the views. Warm indoor seating sheltered us from the less then pleasant elements that day, and there was a wide deck at the rear, with a 360 degree viewing deck up on top.
A surprising well stocked supply of (sensibly priced) hot and cold refreshments were on offer, so just as well that a proper toilet was also on hand.
The jetty was easy to find and get to from the town. Bring your binoculars, although some were available to borrow, for a better view of the landscape – maybe even an eagle if you’re lucky enough. The cruise was as flat as it gets on a loch!
The highly knowledgeable stand-in skipper steered around the loch, and pointed out all the interesting features, surrounding settlements, black houses, interesting vessels and working fisheries. Meghan was always on hand to look after us, and to answer questions as we wnet along
We slipped almost silently up to seal island, and passed far closer than I expected to the island’s resting seals.
The boat itself, Elsie, seemed brand new and offered plenty of space to spread out and take in the views. Warm indoor seating sheltered us from the less then pleasant elements that day, and there was a wide deck at the rear, with a 360 degree viewing deck up on top.
A surprising well stocked supply of (sensibly priced) hot and cold refreshments were on offer, so just as well that a proper toilet was also on hand.
The jetty was easy to find and get to from the town. Bring your binoculars, although some were available to borrow, for a better view of the landscape – maybe even an eagle if you’re lucky enough. The cruise was as flat as it gets on a loch!
Written 25 May 2022
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Emma T
Hazlemere, UK37 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Although we have been to the Fort William area many times, this was our first trip on Loch Linnhe and we’re really pleased we did this 2 hour cruise. Despite encountering problems with booking online, we spoke with the helpful staff who ensured our booking was in place. Although you can take dogs on this cruise, we decided not to as we’d read beforehand that everyone needs to be very quiet near the seals, so didn’t want to risk any barking! On the trip we had rain, wind, low cloud / mist and then sunshine with blue skies, so a real mixture. We stayed up top (and got a bit wet) to make the most of the changing scenery, which, seeing it all from the Loch, gave a whole new perspective to the landscape. The crew provided commentary along the way and took us around seal island, so passengers left and right of the boat got an equally good view of these lovely creatures. Salmon and mussel farms also interesting to see/hear about and I’d happily recommend Cruise Loch Linnhe.
Written 24 August 2023
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David W
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Great 2 hour trip, went right round to the Caledonian Canal and nearby sawmill, very informative commentary was provided about the points of interest and the Loch itself, as well as Fort William and Ben Nevis. The weather was fine for this trip and Ben Nevis was visible for the majority of the trip,which allowed for numerous photos. The boat then travelled down the Loch stopping to view old crofters houses and both Salmon and Mussel farms. Then it was time for the seals, roughly 20 to 30 of them have made their home on a piece of rock sticking up out if the Loch. The boat approached them slowly and proceeded to circle the rock (slowly and after requesting that the people on board remained quiet and still). This was a great experience, the seals just ignored the boat and continued to lay about on the rock. One or two bobbed into the water and had a quick swim but none of them appeared to be concerned about either the boat or the people. After this it was back up the Loch to the pier. On the way details about seals and Ben Nevis were given. Overall an excellent trip and in my opinion good value for money. Full marks to the crew on the boat.
Written 3 August 2023
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Carol W
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This trip was disappointing. Bad weather forced us to go on Loch Shiel instead of Loch Linnhe, which can happen. But the captain had little running commentary on what we were seeing, where we were going or tidbits about the culture, geology, etc. as described on the website. Consequently, we did not see any sea life, such as seals, otters, porpoises, eagles or any other wildlife, and really didn’t learn much along the way. As I said, bad weather can happen. But if forced to take a different route than advertised, the captain should have a plan B as to what we will be seeing and the commentary we will hearing.
The boat we were on had an indoor cabin that held about 30 people. But the rest of the passengers were forced to sit or stand outside on the deck. So show up early if you want to sit inside and be protected from the elements.
The boat we were on had an indoor cabin that held about 30 people. But the rest of the passengers were forced to sit or stand outside on the deck. So show up early if you want to sit inside and be protected from the elements.
Written 21 September 2023
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Claire
Northumberland, UK8 contributions
What a fab trip we had this morning. The skipper is very knowledgeable not only about the loch but the whole surrounding area. So if you want to know more about the area past and present this is a lovely boat trip. The skipper was great at spotting wildlife around, we seen lots of porpoises, seals and birds. The young skipper was fab at accommodating all guests with refreshments and making sure everyone is safe. The little seal island was amazing and we were able to see lots of pups. The skipper got us extremely close, this was a beautiful moment to see seals in their true habitats, everyone on the boat was so calm, still and quiet to take the full experience in and not to disturb the seals thank you for a lovely morning guys :-)
Written 15 August 2022
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Kev D
156 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
This tour was excellent!! We saw seals and porpoises up close and were provided with lots of interesting facts about Fortwilliam and the loch by the guide.
We went on several different boat tours on our Scotland trip and this was the best one - by far. Many others are impersonal, pre-recorded, and far too crowded. There is a real passion and personal touch in how this company operates. From the interesting historical facts to the owner’s pet collie who joins everyone for the ride!
We went on several different boat tours on our Scotland trip and this was the best one - by far. Many others are impersonal, pre-recorded, and far too crowded. There is a real passion and personal touch in how this company operates. From the interesting historical facts to the owner’s pet collie who joins everyone for the ride!
Written 11 September 2022
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Darren
Port Talbot, UK32 contributions
Jul 2022
I went on this trip with my girlfriend shortly after we arrived at Fort William and we both thoroughly enjoyed, it set us up brilliantly for our weekend away. We were fortunate enough to start off by seeing the Jacobite Steam Train before moving on to see lots of porpoises, seals and eagles, all witnessed with the backdrop of stunning scenery. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable, providing detailed information throughout. I've been on other boat trips where the crew just seem to be going through the motions, getting as many people on as they can and rushing back to get the next load of people on but the Loch Linnhe Cruise was different, a more intimate and almost personalised trip. I highly recommend it and would definitely it again.
Written 13 July 2022
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nergelag
London, UK236 contributions
What a great way to spend two hours! The commentary was beyond knowledgeable - what we didn't know about loch Linnie, the surrounding settlements and their history after this cruise was hardly worth knowing. Close up to the seals on seal Island with our captain giving us strict orders on how to not scare these lovely animals.
Great crew, great commentary delivered in a very entertaining way by a Welshman! I'd very much recommend this if you're in Ft William and looking for something to entertain.
Great crew, great commentary delivered in a very entertaining way by a Welshman! I'd very much recommend this if you're in Ft William and looking for something to entertain.
Written 5 September 2022
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What time of day would you say is best for seeing wildlife?
Written 27 June 2024
From when we went I would say you are almost guaranteed to see wildlife, whether all that you wish to see is available maybe ask when booking , very helpful guide and staff đź‘Ť
Written 13 August 2024
When we went on, there were dogs on there too. It is a 2 hour cruise though. Im not surenif this changes at different parts of the season though.
Written 15 May 2023
Hi there, can you see the Glenfinnan viaduct from the boat tour?
Thanks.
Written 29 March 2023
I don’t believe you can , I would definitely say I don’t recall that ! , glenfinnan is a very easy visit too , just do it separately 👍
Written 13 August 2024
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