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Loch Ness Monster Hunter Boat Cruise with Sonar Technology

Board a purpose-built Loch Ness research vessel and scan the deep with real echo-sounder sonar — the same technology used in genuine monster-hunting expeditions. One of Scotland's most thrilling and genuinely unique water experiences.

What to expect

You depart from Drumnadrochit Pier and cruise the central basin of Loch Ness, where the greatest depths — and most famous sonar contacts — have been recorded. The skipper shares the loch's geology and the canon of Nessie sightings while the sonar screen flickers with the outlines of the underwater landscape. Passing beneath the shadow of Urquhart Castle from the water provides a perspective most visitors never see. Hot drinks are available on board.

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Loch Ness by Jacobite (official boat cruises)
From GBP 18 per adult (1-hour cruise); premium 2-hour cruise from GBP 30 per adult
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Good to know

Book the 2-hour cruise for the fullest experience and to allow time to visit the Loch Ness Centre before or after. Drumnadrochit is 25 minutes from Invergordon by private transfer. Pre-book online — peak-season sailings sell out weeks ahead.

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

Celebrity · Celebrity Eclipse
12 nights · calls at Loch Ness
from $1,272
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