Sweeney's Cruises
1 minute walk from Balloch station · Glasgow and West Central
Sweeney’s Cruise Co. offers a diverse selection of boat trips and tours on Loch Lomond. Operating since the 1880s, this long-running family business has a fleet of four different sized vessels, including the Silver Marlin and Astina, to showcase the "queen of Scottish lochs."
Visitors can explore the loch’s 23 miles of history, legend, and wildlife. Tours are enhanced by onboard commentary from Scottish actor and musician Thoren Ferguson. The company also features the Monkey Island Cafe Bar and welcomes all well-behaved pets on board.
Choose from introductory tours of the southern basin, immersive island discoveries, or enchanting sunset cruises. Whether departing from Balloch, Luss, or Loch Lomond Shores, guests will enjoy views of Ben Lomond and the Highlands. Children under five travel for free.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Boat tour
- Good for
- Boating & sailing, Lochs, rivers & waterfalls, Scenic viewpoints, Wildlife
- Characteristics
- Lakeside, Open-air, Victorian
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Facilities
- Café, Dogs welcome, Guided tours available
- Region
- Glasgow and West Central
Stations within walking distance
- Balloch station — 1 min walk, 0.1 km
Other places near Balloch
- John Muir Way: Balloch to Strathblane — 1 min walk from the station
- Three Lochs Way: Balloch to Helensburgh — 1 min walk from the station
- Sea Life Loch Lomond — 9 min walk from the station
- Balloch Castle Country Park — 21 min walk from the station