Scenic boat cruises from Luss and Balloch plus 2-hour guided canoe, kayak and SUP adventures led by qualified coaches.
Choose from the Island Experience, Castle Experience, or guided canoe, kayak and paddleboard trips on Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond Tours is a Balloch-based activity provider offering guided boat cruises and paddle experiences on Loch Lomond. Operating from Balloch (Loch Lomond Shores) and Luss, the company runs a range of tours including the Island Experience boat tour departing from Luss, the Castle Experience 60-minute boat tour departing from Balloch, and guided canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) trips.
All water activities are led by qualified coaches or local boat guides who provide instruction, safety briefings and regional insights into wildlife, geology and history. Canoes accommodate a maximum of three adults or a family of four per craft, matching the operator’s stated group sizes for coaching sessions. Boat tours navigate the Narrows and pass historic castles and islands, with guides sharing local stories and landscape context.
Tours are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities; boat tours require no prior experience while paddle and kayak outings include expert tuition for beginners through to more experienced paddlers. Launch points include Luss for the Island Experience and Balloch (Loch Lomond Shores) for the Castle Experience.
Bookings are available per trip with durations that include 60-minute boat tours and two-hour guided paddle sessions. Safety equipment and certified instruction are provided for guided canoe, kayak and paddleboard tours. Loch Lomond Tours focuses on responsible enjoyment of Scotland’s largest freshwater loch, combining scenic cruising with hands-on paddling adventures.
Tour durations, departure points and group sizes vary by trip; customers should check specific trip details online or contact operator directly for booking information.
Departure Points
Luss & Balloch
Launches from Luss and Loch Lomond Shores
Boat Tours
Island & Castle
Island Experience and Castle Experience tours
Tour Durations
60 min / 2 hrs
60‑minute boat and two‑hour paddle trips
Group Sizes
3 adults / family of 4
Canoe maximum per craft
Reserve Island Experience, Castle Experience or a two-hour guided canoe, kayak or SUP session departing from Balloch or Luss.
