Our Anytime Entry Tickets let you dive into The Loch Ness Centre whenever you please on your ticketed date, and we’ll ensure you join the next available tour for an immersive adventure!
Plan your visit.
Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit to The Loch Ness Centre. Check below for information on times and prices, how to find us, facilities and accessibility on site.
Opening hours.
The Loch Ness Centre is open daily, except on Christmas Day, with tours running every 10 minutes.
Deepscan Cruises runs hourly from April until October, except at 13:00.
| April to June & Sept to Oct | First tour | Last tour |
| The Tour & The Cruises – Daily | 10.00 | 17.00 |
| 28th June – 30thAugust | First tour | Last tour |
| The Tour – Daily
The Cruises – Daily |
9.30
10.00 |
18.00
17.00 |
| November to March | First tour | Last tour |
| The Tour – Daily | 10.00 | 15.00 |
Ticket prices.
To guarantee entry on the date and time of your choice, we strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance and online where you can save up to £4 per person
Please note, our site is fully cashless, so we won’t be able to accept any cash transactions on the day of your visit.
| Standard Tickets (Purchased 24 hours in advance) | Standard Tickets (Same day) | Anytime Entry Ticket | |
| Adult | £13.95 | £18.95 | £17.95 |
| Child (5 to 15yo)* | £11.95 | £14.95 | £14.95 |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children)* | £50 | £60 | £55 |
* Little adventurers under 5 years old can join the fun at The Loch Ness Centre for free!
| Deepscan Cruises | ||
| Adult | £21.00 | |
| Child (1 to 15yo)** | £18.00 |
** Children under the age of 1 year old can go on a boat trip for free.
Where you’ll find us.
We’re located in the old Drumnadrochit Hotel, the birthplace of The Loch Ness Project, which is just a 20-minute drive from Inverness along the picturesque Loch Ness Trail.
Plan your route.
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How to get here.
By Bus.
If you’re staying in Inverness and would like to visit The Loch Ness Centre, Stagecoach’s line 17 bus goes from Inverness to Drumnadrochit daily. For up-to-date information and other routes, visit the Stagecoach website.
Travelling from Inverness.
From Inverness, follow signs for Fort William and/or the A82 heading south. You will pass alongside the loch itself for about 14 miles before reaching Drumnadrochit. The Loch Ness Centre is visible upon entry to the village on the right-hand side.
Travelling from Fort William.
From Fort William, follow signs for Inverness and/or the A82. The distance is around 50 miles and will take between 60-90 minutes on average. Upon entry to the village, continue through Drumnadrochit, past the village green and over the small bridge, following the bend in the road to the right. The Loch Ness Centre is on the left, just past the bank.
Travelling from Inverness Airport.
Follow signs for the A95 to Inverness. From Inverness, follow signs for Fort William and/or the A82 heading south. You will pass alongside the loch itself for about 14 miles before reaching Drumnadrochit. The Loch Ness Centre is visible upon entry to the village on the right-hand side.
Car Parking.
Our guests benefit from 160 minutes of complimentary on-site parking, with more than 120 car parking spaces and motorcycle bays to the rear of the site. We would recommend our neighbouring hotel, The Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel for longer stays. Our car park closes two hours after the last entry (except for hotel guests).
If you’re camping overnight, please visit Visit Scotland for nearby camping locations.
Destination Loch Ness.
Explore the diverse selection of amenities available at our neighbouring outlets, including delicious food and drink, an extensive gift shop, Scotch whiskies and comfortable accommodations.
The Nessie Shop.
Follow up your tour with a visit to the Nessie Shop for a wonderful array of soft toys, Nessie books and themed souvenirs. Don’t leave the Highlands without bringing a Loch Ness memento home with you!
Food & Drink.
Whether you’re looking for a casual bite to eat or a full dining experience, there are plenty of food options for everyone near the town centre. Come and indulge while you explore the myths and legends of Loch Ness.
Our neighbouring outlets include the newly-refurbished Drum Restaurant and Bar, which features locally-sourced produce and delightful dishes; the Cobbs Café, which serves hot drinks, sandwiches and their famous Cobbs Cakes; and Mieles Ice Cream, which serves delicious artisan ice cream made in the Highlands.
Accommodation.
If you’re planning to extend your visit to the Loch Ness area, why not stay in one of the local, family-run hotels?
The Drumnadochit Hotel offers 29 well-priced bedrooms featuring comfortable, value-for-money accommodations for families, couples and solo travellers. Click here to find out more.
The Loch Ness Clansman, a 3-star hotel, is the only hotel on the banks of Loch Ness and offers the most stunning views to wake up to. Click here to find out more.
The Whisky Shop.
After a hard day of monster hunting, the Whisky Shop is the perfect place to have a wee dram and relax. It offers a selection of more than 1,000 Scottish whiskies and a large choice of Scottish beers and ales, as well as shortbread, haggis, jams, preserves, honey, fudge, tablet, rock and other sweets and candies.
The Great Glen Distillery
Great Glen Distillery was founded by two friends in 2020. Their gin recipe uses Scottish heather, sheep sorrel, and global botanicals like juniper, frankincense, and angelica root. The gin has a forest, floral, and citrus scent, a rich earthy taste, balanced with citrus and floral, and finishes with pepper and spice.
Explore More.
Explore Drumnadrochit
During your visit to Drumnadrochit, make sure you drop into the Loch Ness Hub. Here you will find everything from visitor information to sustainable transport options and recommended walking routes.
Explore Inverness & Loch Ness
Plan the perfect holiday or day out in the area with Visit Inverness & Loch Ness’ official website. Whether you are looking for an outdoor adventure, an educational tour, or simply a relaxing time, you are guaranteed to find something to do that suits your needs!
Click here to discover more things to do around Inverness and Loch Ness.
On-site facilities.
The Loch Ness Centre has full disabled access and facilities. Toilets are available on-site for customers only, including baby changing facilities.
Dogs are welcome on-site outside the centre when accompanied by responsible owners. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the premises.
Please note, our site is fully cashless, so we won’t be able to accept any cash transactions.
Our guests benefit from complimentary on-site parking, with more than 120 car parking spaces and motorcycle bays to the rear of the site.
Please be aware that we do not have any luggage facilities. Oversized backpacks, suitcases and luggage are not permitted inside The Loch Ness Centre.
A beautiful garden surrounded by wildflowers is available for guests to enjoy before or after their tour.
Access for all.
At The Loch Ness Centre, we strive to provide a warm welcome and a safe, memorable experience for all of our guests. If you have any accessibility requirements, please review our access guide and do not hesitate to contact us, at 01456 450573 or info@lochness.com, if you have any questions.
Guests in wheelchairs are able to access all areas of The Loch Ness Centre that are used for the tour. Please note that Deepscan Cruises are not accessible for wheelchairs.
For more information on accessibility, please check our access guide.
