BALLOCH SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pilot Your Own Motorboat on Loch Lomond from Loch Lomond Shores
Self-drive motorboat hire for up to four people, with mandatory safety induction and flexible hire options from two hours to a full day (from £250).
Pilot Your Own Motorboat on Loch Lomond from Loch Lomond Shores.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Loch Lomond aboard a self-drive motorboat—an intimate, independent way to explore the loch’s waters after a full safety induction and basic training. The hire option is suitable for small groups and runs year-round from Loch Lomond Shores.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Self-drive freedom for small crews
Take the helm after a full safety induction and basic training; boats are designed for easy handling and accommodate up to four people, giving small groups control over pace and itinerary.
Breathtaking waters, year-round access
The hire lets you sample Loch Lomond’s renowned beauty at your own pace, with availability throughout the year so you can choose the season that suits you.
Flexible hire and fishing add-ons
Hire durations range from short outings to full-day trips, and fishing guides, rods and tackle are available to rent — though you must obtain any required fishing permits separately.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to go
After a brief but thorough safety induction you’ll cast off from Loch Lomond Shores and pilot a compact motorboat across the loch, setting your own rhythm and route. The experience blends simple seamanship with unhurried sightseeing for up to four people, offered year-round.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hire is available year‑round with flexible options from around two hours up to a full day; pricing information starts from £250.
Meet at The Beach, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch (G83 8QL) where the safety briefing and handover take place before launch from Loch Lomond Shores.
Fishing guides, rods and tackle are available to hire from the operator, but fishing permits are not provided — a coarse fishing day permit is available locally for about £7 per day.
Boats accommodate up to four people; the operator specifies a minimum participant age of 3 years.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can be on board?
Boats are for up to four people.
Is training provided before departure?
Yes — a full safety induction and basic training is given before you set off.
How long can I hire a boat for?
Hire options are flexible, from short hires (around two hours) up to a full day.
Can I fish from the hire boat?
Fishing guides, rods and tackle are available to hire, but fishing permits are not provided; you must obtain any required permit separately (a coarse fishing day permit is available locally at about £7).
Where do I meet the operator?
The meeting location is The Beach on Ben Lomond Way, Balloch (G83 8QL) at Loch Lomond Shores.
Is this available year-round?
Yes — motorboat hire is offered year-round.