Boat & Board Hire Loch Tay
At Loch Tay Highland Lodges, a variety of equipment is available for hire including canoes, paddle boards, katakanus and powerboats, typically available from April to October. Find out how to book below. If however, you are hoping to book one of our activity experiences please click here.
Canadian Canoe Hire
Canoes can be hired at Loch Tay Highland Lodges on a first come, first served basis (no pre-booking available).
Canoes (2-seater) can be hired for 1 hour for £30 or £45 for up to 3 hours – hire includes the boat, paddles and buoyancy aids.
Canoe Hire Availability is subject to staff availability on any given day.
Although Canadian Canoes will generally not be available to hire at Loch Tay from September to March, if you are in the area or on-site at Loch Tay Highland Lodges, pop by, and if we have staff and kit available for hire, we will hire out the equipment to you.
Paddle Board Hire
Stand Up Paddle Boards are available for hire on a first come, first served basis at Loch Tay Highland Lodges (no pre-booking available). Availability is subject to staff availability on any given day.
The price is £25 for 1 hour or £45 for up to 3 hours.
The price does not include wetsuit hire.
However, if you are hiring a SUP and also wish to hire a wetsuit, they can be hired at a discounted price of £5 (subject to availability). The standard price for hiring a wetsuit without a board is £15.
Katakanu Hire
Katakanus are available for hire from April until October at Loch Tay Highland Lodges and can be booked in advance, online
The katakanus are 4-6-seater, twin-hulled boats and are available for half-day hire. (requires at least 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 older children to paddle them). They seat up to 4 adults and 2 small children.
They are a lovely way to explore Loch Tay independently. Pack some drinks and lunch and rest your paddles on one of the lovely loch shore beaches – the ideal day out with friends or family.
Boats hires are from 9:30AM-12:30PM for morning bookings and 1:30-4:30PM each day from our activity office on the shore, opposite The Boathouse Restaurant.
Price: £55 per boat (up to 6 people).
Use the booking calendar that follows to check availability and book online.
Powerboat Hire
Loch Tay Highland Lodges have 2 types of power boat for hire.
Pebble Fishing boats have a small 4hp outboard engine and are tiller-steered from the engine itself. These have a maximum carrying capacity of 4 people and are fine for a slow potter around the loch.
Hire costs include buoyancy aids (compulsory for all), one tank of fuel: Full Day: £100
Loch Cruisers have 10hp engines, a maximum capacity of 6 people and have a steering console at the cabin, so much more intuitive for folks with no experience to drive. Given the bigger engine, these are better for exploring more of Loch Tay – pack a picnic, rest the engine and enjoy your lunch onboard, while taking in Loch Tay scenery from the calm water (picnics NOT included).
Hire costs include buoyancy aids (compulsory for all), one tank of fuel: Full Day: £140
Dogs are allowed on the boats at owner’s own risk.
Click here to see Frequently Asked Questions about hiring a Loch Tay Highland Logdes Power Boat
Use the booking calendar that follows to check availability and book online. Please note that In Your Element Gift Vouchers are not valid to book these boats because they belong to Loch Tay Highland Lodges. We simply manage bookings for them.
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Fishing Boat Hire
If you would like to hire a boat for fishing, they are only available to book as part of an accommodation package, and you should contact Loch Tay Highland Lodges directly about this. Contact Loch Tay Highland Lodges
