Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe with Cruise Loch Linnhe

Fort William, Scotland

Seal Island Cruise

A Wildlife Experience like No Other! 2 Hour Cruise

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Date

Fri, Oct 24

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Experience a thrilling 2-hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe, departing from Fort William. Marvel at stunning views of Ben Nevis and encounter wildlife like seals, porpoises, and eagles, all while enjoying live commentary from an expert skipper. This unforgettable adventure promises breathtaking scenery and unique photo opportunities.

Duration 2 hours

Seal island is the perfect activity for wildlife lovers, historians, photographers, and geologists alike! With a live commentary from our experienced skipper and with refreshments provided by our friendly crew - you will be kept entertained throughout your trip.

Highlights

Live Commentary
Ben Nevis Views
The Caledonian Canal
Seal Island
Salmon Farms
Corpach Shipwreck
Refreshments Provided
Dog Friendly
Mussel Farms

What to expect

A live commentary (in English) will be given by our experienced skipper, this commentary is full of facts about the local history, culture, geology, and wildlife!
We sell a range of hot and cold drinks, as well as shortbread and other snacks on board they can be purchased from our friendly crew.
We accept both card and cash payments onboard.
There is a W/C onboard.
Our cruises welcome well-behaved dogs on a lead.
Due to a large tidal range, we are unfortunately not fully wheelchair accessible. We encourage people to email us directly to discuss any concerns/possible accessibility issues and choose the easiest possible sailing to book.
Wildlife such as Grey and Common seals, porpoises, dolphins, otters, red deer, jellyfish, ospreys, cormorants, heron, and golden and white-tailed eagles can be seen on our cruise.

Important to Know

Check-in is required at LEAST 15 minutes before departure time we will not wait for late passengers.

30 Minutes before departure time the Crew will be at our Kiosk at the Town Pier please see them to check in and to receive your boarding card.

Please note there is no car parking at the Town Pier the nearest car park is the West End Car park which is just a short 5 minute walk along to the Pier.

Meeting Point

FORT WILLIAM TOWN PIER

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early for Check-in

Check-in is required at least 15 minutes before departure; the crew opens the kiosk 30 minutes prior for boarding card collection.

Dress for Variable Weather

Weather on Loch Linnhe can shift quickly—bring waterproof outerwear and warm layers to stay comfortable onboard.

Bring Binoculars for Wildlife Viewing

Pack binoculars or a zoom lens to catch detailed views of seals and birds that may be distant from the boat.

Parking Nearby

No parking is available at the Town Pier; park at West End Car Park (5-minute walk) and plan accordingly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Common and Atlantic Grey seals
Golden and White-tailed eagles

History

The Caledonian Canal’s entrance near Corpach marks an engineering feat from the early 19th century, linking Scotland’s east and west coasts.

Conservation

Local aquaculture operations such as salmon and mussel farms operate under sustainable guidelines to protect Loch Linnhe’s sensitive ecosystem.

Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe with Cruise Loch Linnhe

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