The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Lochaber, Scotland

Loch Shiel is one of Scotland's largest inland freshwater lochs and is regarded as one of the few areas of true wilderness. Learn about the History & Geology of this area and share the local skippers' experience in spotting Golden & White-Tailed Eagles, Red Deer, Black-Throated Divers and a variety of Rare Wildlife.

Vertical Descents Scotland is a modern Adventure Activity Centre operating from our HQ in Fort William, we also have a mobile base that covers the East of Scotland. We provide fun, adrenaline-fuelled activities to Families, Groups, and Individuals. Our exciting activities include: White Water Rafting, Canyoning, Via Ferrata, Fun-Yakking, River Tubing and many other adventures!

Rockhopper Sea Kayaking offers high quality guided half/full and overnight Sea kayaking tours. We are based just outside Fort William and run trips within an hour of our base. We also have a Canoe/Bike Hire Hub based at Neptunes Staircase Banavie.

Active Highs are an outdoor activity and adventure sports company near Fort William "The Outdoor Capital of the UK" and Fort Augustus near Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. We have a great range of activities available and cater for families, groups, couples, individuals & groups. We offer some of the best activities that you will find in the U.K. including white water rafting, scenic river rafting trips, canyoning, gorge walking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing. Our centre is based near Loch Oich which is part of the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen Canoe Trail, ideally placed for taking part in water sports. Our white water rafting takes place weekly on a dam release river giving us guaranteed river levels, fantastic rapids and exhilarating white water rafting.

Minch Adventures is about exploring and engaging with wild, open and natural places, with a journey through breath-taking landscapes at a slower, immersive pace. Creating memories through meaningful experiences, such as hauling lobster pots and investigating the sea life, learning to line fish, sampling the catch, a chance visit to a charming remote café and listening to my sea fairing stories.

At Source To Sea we just love canoeing, it is our passion and way of life. Our aim is not to just provide a Scottish guided canoe trip but to give a lasting memory of a brilliant time spent enjoying everything the canoe has to offer. In a canoe, there is a freedom to explore and discover new places, a gift lost to most. A guided canoe trip in Scotland will forever be etched into your soul.

Western Isles Cruises LTD offer unforgettable experiences that will live with you forever. We operate the Knoydart Ferry Service, 1 Hour Wildlife Cruises & Private charter for Weddings and special occasions, plus fast remote drop off and pickups in our Red Bay RIB. We run 3 MCA approved passenger vessels: The jewel in our crown is the MV Western Isles, an 81 passenger traditional wooden ferry, with a licensed bar and toilets. This has operated as the ferry service up Loch Nevis for the past 60 years. Next up, the new purpose built in 2018, 42 passenger Catamaran the MV Larven named after the Munro on the Knoydart peninsula. And finally a 10 passenger RedBay RIB, Big Dipper. This bad boy can do 40 knots and can drop you off or pick you up from anywhere, or alternately just take you on a wildlife rib adventure you will never forget. So for your next adventure or special occasion let Western Isles make it unforgettable. We pride ourselves on our service and the quality of our staff.

Otter Adventures is a 'slow adventure' tourism company based on the shores of beautiful Loch Sunart. Our principle aim is to help you explore and understand this beautiful wilderness landscape through human powered journeys on land or on the water. All our trips are tailored to you and we can offer guiding in canoe, kayak, walking, scrambling and cycling (off road and on road). They can be a half or full day or I can create a bespoke multi day trip for you based upon our own ideas or one of your very own. Get in touch with us and let us know what your idea of 'adventure' is and we will come up with a unique journey to help you #EscapeToWildPlaces.

Explore and discover the Great Glen between Inverness and Fort William by travelling along the Caledonian canal, including loch Lochy, loch Oich and the iconic loch Ness. 2020 is our 25th season, offering adventure therapy to all our guests. With the help of our resident local guide, we explore the Glen either on foot, by bike, canoeing, sailing or by just staying aboard our comfortable barge to watch the scenery drift by. With your own resident chef all meals are created on board using local produce and after your days exploration you can retire to your twin en-suite accommodation or relax in the lounge area aboard. With plenty of space to breathe, it is a great place to holiday and relax, in this hidden gem of Scotland - The Great Glen.

Passenger trips on Loch Linnhe onboard our modern and efficient vessel "ELSIE" we can accommodate up to 65 passengers. Trips last 1h30mins allowing plenty of time for you to enjoy spectacular views of Ben Nevis and the surrounding areas. We will visit Black Rock which is home to common and grey seals before heading back up the Loch into Corpach. Visiting the entrance of the Caledonian Canal.