Fort William Seal Island Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
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.
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Seal Island Cruise
Reviews
421 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice boat tour
Climber443125,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour with very nice and funny staff telling about the city, water, nature and so much more. It’s quite cold so bring extra clothes. We did see seals but it was a small part of the tour. So do it for all the other amazing things as well.
Seal-ed with a kiss
Steve H,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were particularly lucky to enjoy dry weather but the temperature was still quite cool. Added to the sea breeze we needed to ensure we were well wrapped up. I would suggest a woollen hat to wear and a pair of gloves. We saw some seals which was fabulous and the crew were wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and highly recommend it.
Seal the Deal
sarahhF3421QR,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Parking nearby in a metered car park was easy enough but the ticket office seemed to have been demoted to a small storage container but probably as a result of the storm so no issues and all clearly marked. Young crew who were more than capable and experienced. Good boat trip taking in the Seal Island and lots of information about the surrounding area.
Very wet but...
melfK3466JZ,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This boat trip was awesome. The weather was horrid but we wrapped up and enjoyed it anyway. The helmswoman was funny and really informative and made the trip interesting. We didn't see any seals unfortunately but was still worth it. Highly recommended, wrap up and enjoy whatever the weather.
Great way to spend a couple of hours.
Passport51729715195,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the fantastic scenery around the Loch. Goes without saying to wrap up well this time of year. Crew are great, very informative. Well worth the money
Cruise to seal island
Carolien J,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have a nice boat trip and enthusiastic couple. The skipper and the crew. The skipper told us about the surroundings and history. Very informative and lots of humor Despite the high water level which made spotting sea lions difficult, we had a nice cruise
Linnhe cruise
W415MAdavidn,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was brilliant. The 2 skippers Daragh and Dana where amazing they explained everything to all passengers as we travelled round even stopping to see the animals . If you go on the cruise during autumn , you need to wrap up as it gets really cold .
Absolutely worth it
Ann T,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative, interesting and entertaining. A good (but cold!) way to spend a couple of hours seeing the most stunning scenery and seal watching.
Worth Your Time While in Fort William
Travelmazing,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour to take advantage of being by the loch while in Fort William. The crew/captain/tour guide were great - very knowledgable and clever. It was really neat to see all the seals so close, chilling on the little island. We also saw some porpoises and a beautiful rainbow. We learned a lot about the town and region as well.
A must do in Fort William !
MargaretPonthir,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked ahead , but, low season so not crowded - plenty of room both inside and out on deck. Started off with a hot chocolate -thank you Owen and skipper was a young lady , Daere , really enthusiastic and full of information . Binoculars were available to use plus useful guide as to wildlife -we actually saw a sea eagle perched atop the salmon farm . What a huge pity about the 75,000 farmed salmon escaping ! We got quite close to Seal Island and there saw seals and several sea birds enjoying the sunshine . Would thoroughly recommend the cruise - really enjoyed the 2 hours and learnt a lot ! Very friendly staff !
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