Maid of The Loch

Had a fantastic Hard Hat Tour. It was a really fascinating 1hr+, where we got taken around the entire ship and winding room. We got told all about what they are doing, what their plans are and what they have done so far. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions about the Maid and Paddle Steamers in general. It was great value at £15 and the tour group was small, with just three of us. I look forward to seeing the Maid's progress and I will visit again.

I attended the Hard Hat tour and would thoroughly recommend. Really informative and interesting tour run by wonderful volunteers.

We went after hours and had cafe across from the ship. Hopefully there will be a day when it can be restored to its former splendors and cruise across Loch Lomond.

We had a lovely guided tour of the Maid Of The Lock! The tickets cost £15 each, and the tour started at 14 and lasted more than an hour. Tours are only at weekends, because during the week the volunteers are working on the ship to complete her restoration. Graham, our tour guide, was very passionate about the history of the Maid Of The Loch and entertained us with lots of interesting anecdotes and information about her. It was really instructive and fun, especially because we have never visited a ship while being restored before. We hope that the Maid Of The Loch will be back in the water again!

Great tour would highly recommend! Was interested going around the paddle steamer. Hopefully will be sea worthy soon. Tour guide was David, he was really good and very knowledgeable about the ship. Would highly recommend!

Maid of the Loch is the last paddle steamer built in the United Kingdom. She operated on Loch Lomond for 29 years and as of 2022 is being restored near Balloch pier. It became in service in 1953. Great view, and there was a cafe with an outdoor setting area on a fabulous vew. Highly recommended

It wasn't the best day for a visit but it was our only day so no choice. There's a £3 fee to get on board which goes to support the restoration. It was lovely, all staff very friendly and knowledgeable, it can only get better as more gets done to this beautiful steam powered boat 🚢 There is a lovely little cafe on board and the views are fab Definitely worth a visit and worth contributing to save this gem

Beautiful historical ship , fun for adults and kids too 🤩.This is the last paddle steamer lunched on the 5th march 1953 and currently going through restoration with the help of donations from visitors, hope it will sail in the near future again ☺️ I did use Google earth to find more about its interesting history. Its free to get on board and explore, however voluntary donations helps upkeep and fund the restoration, staff volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable . There is a cafe there where you can get tea , coffee and cake and enjoy the lovely stunning view and its not expensive .. Its a very unique and beautiful places for events like Weddings and Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Kids Birthday Parties, and so much more! Over all if your around Balloch or loch Lomonds its a lovely place to stop by and check it out :)