Opening Times

Cruises available from 10am until 4.30pm in summer months. Please call for timetable.

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Fun and informative educational activity. Excellent and popular with students studying english as a foreign language.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Live and written commentary available providing information on Loch Lomond and the surrounding area.

What are the activities?

Circular boat trip on Loch Lomond. 4 star accreditation from Visit Scotland.

What is the age range of the activities?

Suitable for all ages.

Sample programme of the activities:

1 hour cruise on Loch Lomond departing from Balloch. Cruise passes 6 of Loch Lomond's stately homes and the largest island on the Loch - Inchmurrin - before returning along the east shoreline towards Balloch.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Written commentary available on the day and can also be issued to Teachers in advance for preparation of tasks.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Minimum 10 persons - maximum 150 persons. One free place for every ten full paying passengers.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Yes. Available upon request.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes. Available upon request.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Bar service on board selling tea/coffee and soft drinks. Light snacks (cakes and biscuits) also available on board.

Is specific clothing required?

No.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No.

Additional information.

Ideal for groups and coach parties due to easy access, on site coach parking and drop off within a few feet of the boat.