Fort William Seal Island Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier.

As you cruise towards Black Rock locally known as Seal Island you will encounter both Common and Atlantic Grey seals in their natural habitat.

Along the way you will enjoy live commentary from our knowledgeable skipper pointing out all the potential sightings of porpoises, otters, seals, jelly fish, red deer, sea eagles and various other bird species.

This two hour adventure is perfect for explorers, photographers or anyone wanting a truly unforgettable day on the water.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dog Friendly

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Landing and facility fees

Restroom on board

Hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks are available to purchase via card or cash onboard our vessel during your cruise.

What To Expect

Ben Nevis

Throughout our cruise, guests will have panoramic views of Britain's highest mountain - Ben Nevis.

Admission Not Applicable

Caledonian Canal

Our cruise passes the entrance to the famous Caledonian Canal, a feat of engineering in its day which has hosted visitors such as Queen Victoria and retains important cultural significance today.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Seal Island Cruise

Reviews

4.87

403 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

367

Seal island trip with family
Vanessa B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent trip crew really helpful and informative. Really competent skipper.Good value for money would highly recommend.
Great tour and friendly crew
Audra A,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great tour with a lot of interesting information about Fort William. And seals! There were so many. We got a pretty clear day and the view of Ben Nevis was stunning.
Nice for a short cruise...
Carlene B,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Nice for a short cruise to see Loch Linnhe. Pricey for what you get. The only wildlife we saw were seals and a few seabirds. It poured rain on the way back and we got soaking wet as there isn’t much indoor seating.
He trip was great! ...
Kevin K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The trip was great! Informative and fun! The cocktails on he boat helped with the cold weather!! saw a ton of seals!
Environmental Protection Lesson
Shainaz C,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Lots of interesting local history and information provided. Useful to learn about ecological conservation.