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Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle: Private Highland Day

Cruise the legendary dark waters of Loch Ness by private boat, then explore the dramatic 13th-century ruins of Urquhart Castle on its cliff-edge perch. The most iconic Highland experience, done at a pace worthy of discerning travelers.

What to expect

Your private driver navigates the sweeping A82 along Loch Ness's western shore, a jaw-dropping road with water views at every turn. At Urquhart Castle, a short Jacobite Cruises boat excursion on the loch is optional — scanning for the famous silhouette. The ruined towers of the castle frame one of Scotland's most photographed panoramas. Return through the Black Isle in time for all-aboard.

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Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness
£159 per person (about $218)
Run by Urquhart Castle
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Good to know

Urquhart Castle is 65 miles from Invergordon — allow 1.5 hrs each way. Pre-book castle entry online to skip queues. Confirm all-aboard time and build in 30 min buffer. Jacobite Cruises (jacobite.co.uk) runs 1-hr loch cruises for GBP 16 adult if desired.

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Luxury cruises that call at Invergordon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Marina
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from $4,717
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Oceania · Oceania Insignia
11 nights · calls at Invergordon
from $4,849
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
10 nights · calls at Invergordon
from $5,099
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Azamara · Azamara Journey
14 nights · calls at Invergordon
from $5,209
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