Frequently Asked Questions
It is essential that you make sure to use the instructions provided to arrive at your chosen location. We recommend leaving plenty of time to account for traffic. Passengers need to turn up at least 30 minutes before departure.
Our RIB ride tours of Loch Ness last between 60 and 80 minutes.
We also offer private charters on any of our boats, and these are tailor-made to your requirements, and can be any length you prefer.
We recommend wrapping up warm for your unique Loch Ness experience – even the warmest days in the Highlands can have a chill, especially in the middle of the loch! You will also be provided with a life jacket upon arrival.
We highly recommend booking your speedboat tour of Loch Ness with the Beastie Boats ahead of time, either online by clicking the ‘Book a Tour’ button in the top right hand corner of this page or by giving us a call on 07377 423051, to avoid disappointment.
We operate from one great departure point 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.
Unfortunately due to the nature of the trip and unpredictable weather we cannot allow pregnant women on our RIB trips.
If you would like a more relaxed adventure on Loch Ness, please ask about our private charters on The Glenliath.
Unfortunately due to the nature of the trip and unpredictable weather we cannot allow anyone that has a history of back problems on our RIB trips.
If you would like a more relaxed adventure on Loch Ness, please ask about our private charters on The Glenliath.
Anyone 5 years old and above can travel with us.
Loch Ness is an extreme environment, but safety comes first. Although we do go out in bad weather, if the skipper feels it is unsafe we will not go out and refunds will be issued.
We do not offer thrill rides, our RIB trips are fast boat tours of Loch Ness. Under no circumstances do we take any unforeseen risks. Our Skippers are highly qualified and our passengers’ safe return are our absolute priority.
Safety is paramount, please understand this is not a thrill ride.
It is essential that you Check in with our team at least 30 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. If you can’t make it or you are going to be late you just call to let us know.
If it is raining you will get wet, apart from this very little water comes in the boat.
At Foyers Pier you will find The Pier Cafe, offering hot & cold drinks and light refreshments. For something more substantial, Cameron’s tearoom is a short drive away.
You’ll just have to join one of our tours to find out…