Welcome to Caley Cruisers located on the Caledonian Canal. Boat rental with Caley Cruisers is a great way to explore everything there is to enjoy on the Caledonian Canal, located in Inverness. On this page you will find information about the boats available for hire at Caley Cruisers as well as photo galleries, reviews and secure online booking facilities.
This family run business, established over 40 years ago, offers a choice of fully equipped cruisers specially designed for the open water cruising of Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. Whichever cruiser you choose, you can be assured it will be the perfect vantage point to explore 60 miles of beautiful inland waterways offering the spectacular scenery of the Great Glen. A first class service, a comprehensive hand over and a friendly welcome will ensure you of a truly memorable and enjoyable experience.
Caley Cruisers offers the following facilities on board to help make your holiday on the Caledonian Canal as relaxing as possible:
240v system (inverter and Shore power) 12v socket for mobile phone etc (12v car lead required) Warm air heating Galley including cooker, fridge and kettle Hairdryer Bed linen, duvets and one bath and hand towel per person Bike hire available at extra charge Life jackets Car parking
The following boats at Caley Cruisers are available for hire. You can view details, photos, reviews and specifications below.
Impressive, beautifully fitted out cruiser with spacious saloon. 11.58m x 3.96m (38ft x 13ft). Separate ensuite electric flush WC. Shower/electric flush WC. Sprayhood fitted over aft steering position. Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. Bow thruster for ease of handling. 2 double or 1 double and 2 single and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children 3-11 years.
Smart cruiser ideal for couples or families of four. 10.36m x 3.76m (34ft x 12ft 4in). Bow thruster for ease of handling. 1 double and 2 single and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children 3-11 years.
Economy family cruiser ideal for parties of up to six. 10.67m x 3.96m (35ft x 12ft 5in). 2 shower/WCs, 1 ensuite. Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. 2 double and 2 single (suitable for 2 children aged 3-11 years due to restricted headroom) and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children aged 3-11 years.
Economy family cruiser ideal for parties of up to six. 10.67m x 3.96m (35ft x 12ft 5in). 2 shower/WCs, 1 ensuite. Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. 2 double and 2 single and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children aged 3-11 years.
Stylish and sporty cruiser for parties of up to six. 10.67m x 3.66m (35ft x 12ft). 2 shower/WCs, 1 ensuite. Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling. 1 double and 2 single and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children 3-11 years.
Beautifully fitted out giving great comfort afloat. 12.00m x 3.96m (39ft x 13ft 6in). Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling. 2 double and 2 single and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children 3-11 years.
Ideal for two couples with two ensuite shower/WCs. 12.20m x 4.06m (40ft x 13ft 3in). 2 ensuite shower with electric flush WCs. Walk round double berths. DVD with monitor in saloon and aft cabin. Spacious topdeck with seating. Canopy fitted over aft steering position. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling. Aft steering from flying bridge. No. 1 new in 2015, No.2 new in 2016, No.3 new in 2017 and No.4 new for 2018.
Smart family cruiser with spacious galley and dining area. 9.45m x 3.5m (31ft x 11ft 6in). Aft deck with seating. Bow thruster for ease of handling. 1 double and 1 single or 3 single and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children 3-11 years.
Ideal for two couples with two ensuite shower/WCs. 12.00m x 3.96m (39ft x 13ft 6in). Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling. 2 double and settee double berth suitable for 1 adult or 2 children 3-11 years.
Recommended for six to eight with four cabins and two shower/WCs. 12.00m x 3.96m (39ft x 13ft 6in). Dual steering from saloon and upper sundeck. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling. 1 double and 6 single or 8 single and settee double berth suitable for children 3-11years.
A flagship boat ideal for both couples and families. 12.20m x 4.06m (40ft x 13ft 3in). 2 ensuite shower with electric flush WCs. Walk round double berths. DVD with monitor in saloon and aft cabin. Spacious top deck with seating. Canopy fitted over aft steering position. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of handling. 2 double and 2 single.
Looking for reviews of Caley Cruisers? The following displays a selection of Caley Cruisers reviews and have been sourced from Google reviews.
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by Tamara Horton on 15th September 2024
Just spent the week cruising on the Caledonia Canal. What an amazing trip! Caley Cruisers made everything easy…picking up the boat, getting groceries delivered, providing thorough resources and returning the boat. The boat was immaculate, everything worked wonderfully and the showers were brilliant! Would definitely recommend renting a boat from this company.
Rated by robroylivi64 Church on 20th October 2024
This is a once in a life time experience, My wife and I, and friends won't forget in a hurry !!! What an amazing holiday, sailing the Great Glen's of Scotland, no experience needed, first time sailing a 38 foot boat, Wow !!! Caley Cruisers staff made it so easy to learn and some simple training, took about an hour, and we were off sailing down our first canal heading to lochness, boat was spotlessly clean and the staff were so friendly and welcoming on our arrival, and everything we needed was in place and more !! Was very surprised at how much effort was put into making our holiday effortless !!! They had thought of everything!!!! We had ordered an afternoon lunch (tea) , It was first class food, was fresh and very tasty, just what we needed to start our holiday and calm the nerves , I would recommend it !! We headed off down the first the canal, it was beautiful and calm, Oh no !! our first of two swinging bridges are coming up and then our first loch !!! I won't lie I was a little nervous, the Bridge staff and lock staff made it all so easy, patient and very friendly, a big shout out to Richard on the canal loch team, a great team player, for being very welcoming and friendly!! Only had one loch keeper a little grumpy!! But didn't let that ruin our holiday!! We travelled out onto lochness, Wow.. just Wow.. am going stop here I could go on and go and write more about our experiences, I wouldn't like to ruin it for you all, and all the surprises along the way!! Stunning and a must do and see !!!!!! The views, the scenery the places we moored, the people we met and places we saw !! The boat was home from home and easy to sail , Caley Cruisers have and thought of everything you need and more , they haven't missed anything out.... shopping you'll have to be forward thinking about it as there are not many places to stock up!!!! Plenty big stores near the marina before you head off , and in Fort August or Fort william, will leave it here, ah holiday with a Wow wow !! Definitely a must do and see, Ah massive massive thank you to Caley Cruisers, for making our holiday effortless and a dream Holiday, a massive shout out for Maddie (Maddy) who multi tasks with a smile, who couldn't of done enough for us, maybe ask for a pay rise your worth every penny (Lol) and a massive shout out to all the team who helped make our dream holiday, and a shout out to management team Lynsey, THANK YOU ALL ... We will be back next year with our friends !!!! 😀🍻😎👌
Rated by Pamela Sargent on 9th September 2024
We booked the Eriskay V for two adults and our toddler (3yr old) and while I was apprehensive at first, I had absolutely no reason to be! The staff couldn't have been more friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging. The boat was fantastic and a pleasure to live in for the week we had it. Once we had the hang of mooring and the locks etc, our travels were smooth and thoroughly enjoyable. I can't thank Caley Cruisers enough for such a memorable trip and one we can't wait to take again!
Rated by Nicola Miller on 17th July 2024
A fantastic week cruising the Caledonian canal on board the Kintail 4 boat.The boat was super comfortable with everything we needed for a great trip.This was our first boating holiday and won’t be our last.The scenery was stunning and we had a wonderful time.I would highly recommend Caley Cruisers, their boats are clean, modern and well equipped and the staff can’t do enough for you.Thank you for a wonderful time.
Rated by paul wainwright on 31st August 2024
This is quite honestly the only place you should hire a motor cruiser from if you're going to navigate the Caledonian Canal. Second time I've used Caley Cruisers and would use again without question.Wonderful staff and clean well maintained boats, 24/7 cover, clear instructions ... couldn't ask for more.All of this helps to make a holiday something even more special. It's the old saying that you get what you pay for ... and Caley Cruisers are worth every penny.Although they obviously can't guarantee the sunshine (we did have some!) ... they can guarantee peace of mind in my view. What a super team of staff ... and the car park supervisor dog! 😃🐕 Thank you.
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