The Beastie Boats – as close as you’ll get
Departing from two fantastic locations, we will uncover the mystery, visit stunning scenery and dive into history. We will get you up close and personal with it all.
The coolest boats on Loch Ness
Departing from 2 fantastic locations.
We cover more of Loch Ness than any other boat tour.
Climb aboard one of our 12-seater RIB Boats from one of two great departure points on Loch Ness and launch yourself onto the water for an 60 to 80 minute Loch Ness speed boat tour. Or why not book a private experience for the ultimate Loch Ness adventure, you can Charter our Princess motor Yacht or our RIB boats or all of them.
The aim of our tour is to get you as close as you’ll get to capturing everything that makes Loch Ness so famously magnificent.
All of our cruises visit the Spectacular the ruins of Urquhart Castle, remote shorelines and of course Nessies Lair.
If that doesn’t float your boat, have a look at our private experiences ? Charter our Boats just for you and your group.
The perfect setting, the perfect experience, the perfect memory to take away from Loch Ness!
Our boats
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RIB Speed Boats – Foyers
RIB Speed Boats – Dochgarroch-Inverness
Motor Yacht – Departs from Foyers Pier
Things to know before arriving
Testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it. See what others have to say.
Amazing!
Woke up to my wife telling me we are going on a speedboat. Was absolutely terrified as hate any large volumes of water at the best of times. However, this was one of the BEST experiences of my entire 25 years. The crew made sure every single person was absolutely certain everyone wanted to go ahead as the wind was strong and the loch choppy. The customers safety to the crew is beyond important. Which is so so reassuring. Alfie was absolutely amazing and a good laugh. Thank you guys so much for an amazing time! Unforgettable experience!
Stewie S
Brilliant! Loved it!
Really enjoyed our trip on Loch Ness in the ‘Beastie’ RIB speedboat. Malcolm, our Captain, was brilliant, so friendly & full of Loch Ness facts that we never knew. (Also very helpful getting me in & out of the boat as I’m mobility impaired, & helped squeeze me into the warm all-in-one suit, they provide, ha ha!) Thoroughly recommend this fast, informative experience. Thank you so much Malcolm, definitely a thumbs up from us!
Trudybax
Unforgettable experience
Incredible experience! It is the only way to really experience Loch Ness. (Me and my friend have done other bigger boats before but none of those experiences came even close.) Our driver Malcolm was a local and his knowledge and passion for this area was inspiring! Also he was completely in control – once you’re in the middle of the lake in a tiny boat you can really feel its power. If you want an experience of being close to these powerful dark waters this trip is a must!
Mateja Z
FAQs
Do I need to book? Or can I just turn up?
Do I need to book? Or can I just turn up?
We highly recommend booking your speedboat tour of Loch Ness with the Beastie Boats ahead of time, either online or by giving us a call on 07777 668136, to avoid disappointment.
Where does the tour start?
Where does the tour start?
We operate from two great departure points on Loch Ness.
Foyers Pier is 19 miles from the city centre of Inverness on the south side of Loch Ness along the B852. We recommend using the what3words app with the words “marshes.commit.sketch” to find us.
Dochgarroch Lock is only 5 miles from inverness on the A82 southbound toward Fort William. We are located on the Caledonian Canal right beside Jacobite Cruises. We recommend using the what3words app with the words “picked.tooth.fluffed” to find us.
What time should I arrive?
What time should I arrive?
Please check in with our team at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to ensure you’re properly kitted out and ready to go, and to avoid impacting any other planned tours.