LOCHGOILHEAD BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
An Hour on Loch Goil: Stable Day Boats, Big Scenery
A one-hour boat rental from Loch Goil Cruisers that puts families and small groups onto the sheltered waters of Loch Goil for wildlife watching, light fishing and a close-up view of the sea loch’s dramatic shoreline.
An Hour on Loch Goil: Stable Day Boats, Big Scenery.
Set sail on Loch Goil’s sheltered waters in a stable, easy-to-handle day boat and glide along a dramatic sea loch framed by steep hillsides. The short, one-hour rental is designed to give groups and families a straightforward waterborne perspective on wildlife, coastline and quiet coves without the fuss of a full-day charter.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
22ft fibreglass day boats built for stability
The fleet consists of 22 ft (7 m) fibreglass day boats with internal diesel engines (average speed ~8 mph), an 8 ft (2.5 m) beam for stability, high sides to protect children and a half-covered cockpit for shelter.
Light fishing from a cruising boat
Though these are cruising vessels rather than dedicated fishing boats, they’re popular for angling: you may catch mackerel, wrasse, pollock or even cod depending on season, and a selection of rods is available for hire—suitable for children and novice anglers.
Designed for families and mixed groups
Rentals are available for parties of up to eight people and are suitable for all ages; the boats’ design and shelter make them well suited to family outings and short nature excursions, and dogs are allowed.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
An hour on these boats is compact and purposeful: launch from the pier, ease into the loch at a steady cruising pace and pass close to shoreline features while keeping an eye out for seabirds and passing fish. The craft’s stability and partial cover let everyone move about and lean over the rail with confidence while the operator’s equipment supports basic fishing and simple wildlife observation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
One-hour hires are offered in the morning, early afternoon and late afternoon slots.
Bring weather-appropriate layers and footwear; boats are half-covered and offer shelter—a selection of rods is available to hire for children and novices.
The boats are 22 ft (7 m) fibreglass day boats with internal diesel engines averaging about 8 mph and an 8 ft (2.5 m) beam for stability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
The rental is for one hour.
How many people can join a hire?
Hires accommodate parties of up to eight people.
Are dogs allowed on board?
Yes — dogs are allowed.
Can I fish from the boat and are rods available?
Yes. While these are cruising boats, they are popular for fishing; you may catch mackerel, wrasse, pollock or cod depending on season, and a selection of rods is available to hire for children and novices.
What are the boats like?
The fleet uses 22 ft (7 m) fibreglass day boats with internal diesel engines (average speed ~8 mph), an 8 ft (2.5 m) beam for stability, high sides for child protection and a half-covered cockpit for shelter.