We operate a large fleet of modern, high quality motor cruisers, all fully equipped and available for weekly or short-break self charter cruises on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. With 27 vessels and a range of 10 different styles to choose from, whichever boat you choose, you can be assured it will be the perfect vantage point to explore 60 miles of Europe's most beautiful inland waterway.
Our existing fleet is specifically designed for our unique waterway, each vessel being fitted out at our premises in Inverness. Based in Inverness, in the north-east of Scotland, this is both the pick up and return point for all cruises with us. Conveniently located just a few minutes drive from the city centre, we are just 2 miles from Inverness Train Station and 10 miles from Inverness Airport.
Our existing fleet is specifically designed for our unique waterway, each vessel being fitted out at our premises in Inverness. Based in Inverness, in the north-east of Scotland, this is both the pick up and return point for all cruises with us. Conveniently located just a few minutes drive from the city centre, we are just 2 miles from Inverness Train Station and 10 miles from Inverness Airport.
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Caley Cruisers was established in 1970 by Jim & Elizabeth Hogan. The hire fleet is now managed by their son Jamie, aided by a great team, many of whom have a long history of working with the company. We were the first company to start chartering hire vessels on the Caledonian Canal. All of the boats that have been introduced to the hire fleet since 1997 have been fitted out by our team at the boatyard.
Jamie Hogan has been involved with the Family business from a very young age, originally training as a marine engineer, moving through to workshop manager and now at director level. During this time the company has turned into a multi-faceted operation with boat & engine sales to every continent and a strong focus on commercial works including Aquaculture, Flood rescue, Civil engineering and Offshore renewables.
We have just returned from a fabulous holiday in Scotland and hired a boat from Caley Cruisers to sail up Loch Ness right through to Fort William. Caley Cruisers provided us with excellent customer service and care. The boat we hired was spotlessly clean and in immaculate order throughout. Equipment on the boat including galley 'stuff' (pots n pans) was of a high standard.
Follow this link to be taken to our online booking system where you can check availability, pricing and make a booking. You can also phone our office on 01463 236328. If we are not able to take the call immediately, please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Availability links are also contained within all of the individual pages in the Boat Classes section. The dates on the calender that are shown in green indicate we have availability and you can make a reservation online.
For last minute vacancies we can be flexible and take boats out of their normal booking days or offer them for short-breaks, so if you see any availability that you may be interested in please get in touch with us to discuss a potential booking.Where dates on the calender are shown in red, this means the boat class is already booked for this period.
For last minute vacancies we can be flexible and take boats out of their normal booking days or offer them for short-breaks, so if you see any availability that you may be interested in please get in touch with us to discuss a potential booking.Where dates on the calender are shown in red, this means the boat class is already booked for this period.
Reviews (18)
Jim Scott
Nov 27, 2021
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Carly Robinson
Oct 29, 2021
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Just back home to Northumberland from the most memorable holiday we had. Caley cruisers you have made Robinson house hold very happy. Very clean boat, one issue with heating within 20 minutes they where there… to fix it. Lovley friendly staff when we rang up to get help with different places to go. We definitely be back next year! And bigger boat now my husband is confident at how easy the boats are to handle thank you caley cruisers see you summer holidays next year! To get higher up 🏴
Scott Duncan
Oct 29, 2021
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Susan Andrews-Baud
Oct 25, 2021
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We are regular Caley Cruisers clients. From our first trip we have loved the very high standards of cleanliness and thoughtful ness evidenced in every corner of these lovely motor cruisers. The staff are wonderful and we have felt safe and well looked after at every turn. I cannot recommend this highly enough as a holiday or a weekend break. It has everything with fabulous scenery, a choice of stunning locations, some adventure and lots of peace and relaxation. What more could anyone want in a staycation!
Josie O'Connor
Oct 14, 2021
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Had a wonderful holiday with Caley Cruisers the staff were very friendly and helpful the boat we had was a Kintail was brilliant clean and spacious I have got to say the Scottish people were very warm and welcoming plenty of wonderful food in the pubs and restaurants the staff on the locks just brilliant 👏 thank you for a wonderful time .
Matthew Burrow
Oct 02, 2021
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Really enjoyed our trip on the Caledonian Canal with Caley Cruisers. Everything was well organised, we were given a warm welcome (including the 🐕 🐩), a thorough (but not intimidating!) induction/brief, followed… by a friendly cheerio as we cast off. The boat itself was comfy, well equipped and included everything we needed, plus she handled like a dream (coming from someone who is used to handling much larger vessels!). I would definitely recommend Caley Cruisers and look forward to sailing with them again! 😃
Charlotte Gibson
Sep 14, 2021
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Clare Edwards
Aug 15, 2021
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Loved this short break on Loch Ness. The boats have plenty of space and are easy to drive. We had an excellent briefing prior to leaving so felt very confident once we were underway. Booking and pre holiday information was excellent. Lots to see en route to Fort Augustus. Would recommend Caley Cruisers and would definitely use them again.
Gill Duffee
Jul 22, 2021
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We had an excellent weeks sailing on the Taransay in the first week of July. A great size boat for 2 families of 4. Great service from start to finish. We needed a minor repair done to a window after the first… night. We were met in Fort Augustus where we were berthed for the day and a first class repair was carried out with no disruption to our plans at all. Would highly recommend both the experience and the company. Thank you Caley Cruisers.
Vicky Stirling
Jul 13, 2021
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We had a great time on the canals our boat was well equipped and staff are good at making sure you understand the controls and how the boat works. And they supply you with a 24hr number in case you have any issues, not that we needed it but good to know it's there if you do. We have a great family holiday
Rob C.
Jul 09, 2021
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Kathryn Middleton
Jul 06, 2021
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Kerry Martin
Jul 02, 2021
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Alison Milburn
Jun 25, 2021
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What a great company, we have felt so well looked after, from booking, right through to the end of the trip. Staff have been helpful throughout the whole process. The boat was very comfortable, and we were… given a thorough introduction to it's operation. We didn't need any support during the trip but felt reassured that support was available. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Caley Cruisers. Many thanks.
Linda Bibby
May 24, 2021
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Jon Allen
Nov 07, 2019
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John Hassall
Sep 02, 2019
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Kay Barnes
Nov 11, 2016
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