Caley Cruisers

Caley Cruisers Providing first class boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. Weekly or short break charter is available from April to October inclusive.

Caley Cruisers have been offering boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal since 1970 and we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2020! No previous boating experience necessary as full training given. Cruising 60 miles of Europes most beautiful inland waterways will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have.

21/12/2024

🎅 Merry Christmas from everyone at Caley Cruisers.We are now closed until the 6th of January. Emails and voicemail will ...
19/12/2024

🎅 Merry Christmas from everyone at Caley Cruisers.
We are now closed until the 6th of January. Emails and voicemail will be monitored occasionally.🎄

This year we have been delighted to support our local charity SNAP. Thank you to all our guests who have donated giving ...
18/12/2024

This year we have been delighted to support our local charity SNAP.

Thank you to all our guests who have donated giving us a total of £436.00.

Make this Christmas unforgettable by gifting an experience they’ll cherish forever. Our Highland houseboat gift voucher ...
16/12/2024

Make this Christmas unforgettable by gifting an experience they’ll cherish forever. Our Highland houseboat gift voucher is perfect for creating cozy memories surrounded by Scotland’s natural beauty. 🎄🌲

From tranquil days on the water on their SUP or kayak to stargazing nights, this is a gift made for those who love something extra special. 🥂

Gift the magic of the Highlands !

Call us on 01463 236328 or email us on [email protected]

14/12/2024

We always get asked what we do in the winter...here is a sneak peak.

Check out the updated Galleys in our Eriskay Class! 🤩

🌅Discover the magic of Urquhart Castle 🏰✨Perched on the iconic shores of Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle offers stunning view...
12/12/2024

🌅Discover the magic of Urquhart Castle 🏰✨

Perched on the iconic shores of Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle offers stunning views, rich history, and a touch of mystery. Once a medieval stronghold, its ruins now whisper tales of battles, sieges and Scottish resilience.

There's nothing quite like seeing the castle from the serene waters of Loch Ness. As you glide across the deep, mysterious Loch, the castle emerges - a majestic ruin standing against the rugged Scottish landscape.
From this unique vantage point, you can truly appreciate its strategic location, steeped in centuries of history and legend. Feel the pull of the past and the possibility of spotting Nessie as you take in the breathtaking scene.

☀️Pro tip: Plan your visit to Urquhart castle by visiting: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/urquhart-castle/
and grab a taxi from Urquhart bay. 🌊

Have you experienced Urquhart Castle from the water? Let us know what captivated you the most!

10/12/2024

Looking for a gift that goes beyond the ordinary?

Give your loved ones a Highland houseboat adventure! Perfect for nature lovers, explorers, and anyone ready for a peaceful waterside retreat.

This isn’t just a gift—it’s an experience filled with crisp Highland air, cozy evenings, and memories waiting to be made.

Situated at the start/end of the Great Glen Canoe Trail/Great Glen Way, it is the ideal way to prepare or recharge before/after your adventure.

Redeemable from May 2025!

Let the Highland journey begin!

Providing first class boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal.

Our amazing customers Emmalena and Hans, just dropped a fantastic YouTube video, and we couldn't be more excited to shar...
06/12/2024

Our amazing customers Emmalena and Hans, just dropped a fantastic YouTube video, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you! 🎉
In their video they showcase what life is like on board one of our fantastic boats, tips on how to moor up and different facilities along the canal.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/oVoAdsiOe5c

Give it a watch, leave a like and show some love in the comments.
Let us know your favorite part of the video - it might just give you some great information for your next holiday.

⭐️Huge thanks to Emmalena and Hans for sharing their holiday with us.⭐

If you would like to view our recommended itinerary for your next holiday, follow the link below:

https://www.caleycruisers.com/cruising-area-information/typical-itinerary/

04/12/2024

🎄 Give the gift of serenity this Christmas! 🎄

Surprise your loved ones with a unique experience - a private houseboat stay in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Perfect for those who crave peace, views, and the magic of the great outdoors.

Imagine waking up to water landscapes and cosy interiors.

For the month of December we are offering a special rate of 2 nights, for up to 2 adults and 2 children, for just £160.00.

Vouchers are valid from May 2025 - December 2025.

To secure your Highland Houseboat Gift Voucher drop us an email on [email protected] or call us on 01463 236328.



T&Cs: All bookings are subject to availability. Gift vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash. Gift vouchers will automatically be redeemed in the case of a no show. Stays cancelled 0 - 42 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and non-transferable. Stays cancelled more than 42 days prior to arrival may change to a new date in 2025 free of charge.

Meet our lovely boatyard assistants!Gav and Steven both work really hard in the back-of-house team to clean and scrub th...
03/12/2024

Meet our lovely boatyard assistants!

Gav and Steven both work really hard in the back-of-house team to clean and scrub the decks and help with other general tasks involved with getting the boats ready.

You may not see these guys, but you can be sure they are working super hard out back to make sure all of our boats are pristine and shining before they go out for hire!

Enjoy a getaway with 30% off when you book a 7-night stay for the first or last week of the season. Whether you are look...
02/12/2024

Enjoy a getaway with 30% off when you book a 7-night stay for the first or last week of the season.

Whether you are looking to kick off the season in style or wrap it up with a relaxing escape, don't miss this limited time offer, only available until the end of the day TODAY!

Book now for 28th or 29th March 2025 or 21st or 22nd October 2025.

Use promo code 'BFS30FIRST' or 'BFS30LAST'.

Book now at www.caleycruisers.com

Enjoy a getaway with 30% off when you book a 7-night stay for the first or last week of the season. Whether you are look...
29/11/2024

Enjoy a getaway with 30% off when you book a 7-night stay for the first or last week of the season.

Whether you are looking to kick off the season in style or wrap it up with a relaxing escape, don't miss this limited time offer, only available until Monday 2nd December.

Book now for 28th or 29th March 2025 or 21st or 22nd October 2025.

Use promo code 'BFS30FIRST' or 'BFS30LAST'.

Book now at www.caleycruisers.com

Meet our engineers! If you are on one of our boats and have an issue, it will be one of our engineers that come out to f...
28/11/2024

Meet our engineers! If you are on one of our boats and have an issue, it will be one of our engineers that come out to fix it. They work very hard (most of the time!) and are on call for 24 hours a day on rotation.

Andy came up from Dartmouth to Caley Cruisers 17 years ago from working as a skipper and engineer on a passenger ferry. He loves spending time outdoors and is a big dog lover!
Gord joined the team when he was a teenager - so he's been here forever! He's a great engineer and is often tinkering with cars in his spare time. He's also a big footie fan!
Seb joined us in 2021 after working as an engineer on sailing yachts out in the Mediterranean. He lives on his yacht most of the year with his partner Nikki, our reservations manager, their dog Nemo and their wee boy.

Craig is also joining the team (picture awaited!) from our sister company, Caley Marina. He has been part of the wider company and is now coming to Caley Cruisers and is currently learning the ropes from the other engineers in preparation for next season.

Keep your eyes peeled on our socials this weekend. Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday  deal is just around the corner, an...
26/11/2024

Keep your eyes peeled on our socials this weekend. Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is just around the corner, and trust us - you don't want to miss out!

Meet the office dogs!Spencer is the eldest, a 5 year old beagle belonging to our manager Lindsey, He looks a lot grumpie...
19/11/2024

Meet the office dogs!

Spencer is the eldest, a 5 year old beagle belonging to our manager Lindsey, He looks a lot grumpier than he is, and he is happiest when he is digging through the bins in the office!

Captain Nemo is a 3 year old miniature schnauzer belonging to Nikki (reservations manager) and Seb (engineer). He often sits in reception on days when Nikki is working and he is so quiet, you'd think he was a teddy! He is super friendly and loves to play with other dogs too.

Finally, Fearghus is the baby! Not quite 4 months old yet, he also belongs to Lindsey and is a beagle as well. He is super mischievous - like most puppies - and enjoys annoying his big brother Spencer more than anything! But with that cute face, we'd let him get away with anything 🥹

Meet the Team! Get to know our management team. Lindsey is our divisional manager with a wealth of hospitality experienc...
14/11/2024

Meet the Team! Get to know our management team.

Lindsey is our divisional manager with a wealth of hospitality experience, and is also a volunteer crew member with the RNLI!
Derek and Scott are our assistant managers, looking after the maintenance and operations.
Derek has been a member of the team for 22 years and has worked his way up from scrubbing decks!
Scott has worked between Caley Cruisers and our sister company, Caley Marina since the 90s.

All 3 of them can be seen doing other roles in the business too, including instructing, deck scrubbing, and Lindsey is known to help out in housekeeping (including making her beautiful towel swans occasionally!), as our team get stuck in with anything and everything.

Keep an eye on our socials to meet the rest of our staff! ⚓

Address

Canal Road
Inverness
IV38NF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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