Cruise the Highlands &
Islands of Scotland
Join us on board MV Lord of the Glens on this 10-night sheltered
water cruise on Scotland's beautiful north west coast and
through the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness
A land of history and folklore, tradition and heroes, Scotland
is shrouded in myths and clichés. But cut through the
tartan veil and you reveal a land of timeless mountains, deep
lochs, beautiful seas and deep blue skies, where great pubs,
warm people and ancient traditions come together to reveal
itself as an undiscovered gem indeed.
Timeless landscapes and tasteful ambience
Travelling on board MV Lord of the Glens, our luxuriously
appointed and purpose built vessel, we traverse the lochs
and waterways of the Caledonian Canal. Crossing Loch Dochfour,
Loch Ness and Loch Oich, we reach Neptune’s Staircase,
and pass through a flight of eight interconnected locks that
lower the vessel to sea level.
The relaxing and stately comfort of our floating hotel can
only add to the magnificence of the landscape we sail through,
and mooring overnight near to famous sights, you will have
plenty of opportunity to indulge in the land based activities
we have on offer.
Battlefields, forts and drams
We journey through the history and legends of this ancient
country; Inverness, the Bronze Age Clava Cairns, Fort William,
Fort Augustus, Fort George and the battlefield of Culloden,
where Bonnie Prince Charlie fought for the Scottish crown,
but inevitably witnessed the defeat of the Jacobite rebellion.
We also have the option of visiting Glencoe en route, as
well as enjoying the hospitality of some of northern Scotland’s
finest old pubs to indulge in a wee dram or two.
Islands and Highlands
On the islands of Skye, Mull and Iona, we will get a better
feel for the history of the clans, as well as Scottish myth
and spirituality, whilst looking out for dolphins, seals and
whales in the rich waters offshore.
Passing exotic trees and shrub species, we head for Ullapool
and Tobermory, famed for the brightly coloured painted façades
of many of their quayside houses. With ample photo opportunities
along the way, from the bleakly beautiful coasts and lochs,
to Urquhart castle and Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest
peak, this is a true journey of discovery in a land blessed
with a wealth of natural beauty and tradition.
View information
about your cruise ship, the MV Lord of The Glens
Download
our Voyage Dossier (pdf) with full information
|
Check availability
of this cruise
 Back
to Coastal Cruises index
Call us to check availability:
UK: 0845 226 2475
Overseas: +44 1756 693609
Click map for larger version
| |
| DAY
1 |
Embark MV Lord
of the Glens at Inverness. Welcome dinner. |
| DAY
2 |
Visits to Fort George and
Culloden battlefield. In the afternoon we cruise through
the Caledonian Canal. We spend the night moored at Fort
Augustus. |
| DAY
3 |
Explore Fort Augustus, and
cross Loch Oich to Laggan Locks. |
| DAY
4 |
Cross Loch Lochy and arrive
at Banavie, in the shadow of Ben Nevis. Optional tour
to Glencoe. |
| DAY
5 |
Descend ‘Neptune’s
Staircase’, and enter the open sea at Corpach. Pass
Fort William, Lismore Island, Duart Castle and the Sound
of Mull before we arrive at Tobermory on the Island of
Mull. Visit to Tobermory. |
| DAY
6 |
Full-day excursion to the
isles of Mull & Iona. Visit Duart Castle. Moor overnight
at Tobermory. |
| DAY
7 |
Cruise around
Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point of mainland
Britain. Pass the island of Eigg and enter Loch Nevis
before arriving at Armadale on the Isle of Skye. |
| DAY
8 |
Cruise the Sound of Sleat,
Loch Hourn and Kyle Rhea to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Drive
across the Skye bridge to the Isle of Skye. Visit the
Cuillin Mountains. Moor at Kyle of Lochalsh overnight. |
| DAY
9 |
Sail through the Inner Sound,
Loch Carron, Loch Torridon and Upper Loch Torridon before
continuing to Gairloch. |
| DAY 10 |
Visits to the Inverewe Gardens,
Ullapool and – weather permitting – the Summer
isles in search of marine wildlife. |
| DAY 11 |
Disembark at Gairloch, transfer
to Inverness where tour ends. |
| Please
note that alternate journeys operate this itinerary in
reverse. |
The Orkney extension is available as a post
voyage tour on the 2 Jun & 9 July departures only.
|
| Departure
dates for 2006 |
May 23*
June 2, 12* & 29*
July 9 & 19*
August 5*, 15 & 25*
September 4 & 14*
* Itinerary operates in reverse |
|
Highland
and Islands Cruise 2006
£ price per person |
Dates |
All
Dates |
| Cabin
Type |
Twin |
Single
Supplement |
| Category
3
Outside Twin |
1995 |
840 |
| Category
2
Outside Twin |
2295 |
980 |
| Category
1
Superior Outside Twin |
2590 |
1095 |
|
| Prices are per person
based on two people travelling together and sharing
a twin cabin or room. Note: All cabins have private
facilities. |
|
| The
cruise price includes |
| • |
Voyage in cabin grade of your choice
including full board |
| • |
Excursions and landings
as described in the itinerary |
| • |
Transfers as applicable at Ullapool
and Inverness |
| Not included:
Travel insurance and optional excursions |
|
Check availability
of this cruise
Back
to Coastal Cruises index |
