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Rental of Self drive river boat in Scotland, Loch Ness

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Cruising in Scotland

Scotland is a perfect destination for a river cruise in the heart of nature. Between meadows, hills, mountains and lakes, cast off and enjoy the peace and quiet of the water! The Caledonian Canal, 96.6 km long, links Inverness to Fort William. You can start your cruise in Laggan.

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The Caledonian Canal

Cruise in Scotland

Rent your houseboat to navigate on the Caledonian Canal

Want a relaxing holiday close to nature? Go on a licence-free boat cruise in Scotland, navigating between meadows, hills, mountains and lakes! On the programme: discovery of the famous Loch Ness, walks in a fascinating natural environment, stops in pubs with a warm atmosphere and a game of golf at the Fort Augustus Golf Club which overlooks the canal! This sport was actually invented there in the Middle Ages.



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"Travelling through Scotland like this was really great."

The smaller sections of the canal have 29 locks operated by lock keepers. There are only about 10 locks on most cruising routes. Life jackets must be worn in the locks.

Opening hours: During the busy summer season, the locks are open from 08:00 to 18:00. The locks are closed for one hour for lunch between 12:00 and 14:00.

Public holidays: no closing days

Navigation is very easy, mostly on large lakes.

However, you should be careful on the lakes in windy conditions.

Moorings and equipment are not free, so you will be charged for your reservation.

All about licence-free boating in Scotland

The Caledonian Canal is 96km long and links Inverness and Fort William. The most beautiful part of the Caledonian Canal to do by licence-free boat is the crossing of Loch Ness. You will navigate this magnificent loch, shrouded in mystery! You will discover spectacular scenery, with castles and lonely lighthouses and perhaps Nessie the famous monster living in the dark waters of Loch Ness

On your Caledonian Canal cruise you will pass through many typical towns and villages such as Inverness, Drumnadrochit, Fort Agustus, Invergarry, Laggan, Banavieeau. Navigating the Caledonian Canal by licence-free boat, you will discover the Scottish nature. 

For an unforgettable experience on the Caledonian Canal, you can take a river cruise from April to October.

Travelling with Cris Boat

Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.

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Caledonian / Loch Ness

Houseboat in Scotland, navigate through majestic nature

On your cruise in Scotland, you will have the backdrop of the Highlands and their incredible beauty! For much of your cruise you will navigate the lochs intertwined in the valleys along the Great Glen, the geological fault line that has given this region its distinctive landscape. In the Highlands you will find many castles perched on the cliffs, towns along the shore, tourist facilities around the lakes, friendly pubs and of course you will hear the sound of bagpipes!

 

Licence-free boating in Scotland, discover the famous Loch Ness

During your licence-free boat trip in Scotland, you will navigate on the most famous of the lakes, Loch Ness. If you don't see "Nessy" (the nickname of the Loch Ness monster), you will see some of the most beautiful castles in Scotland. Some of them are in ruins, testimony to the many clan wars that have raged in this region.