Scottish Highlander Standard Cruise

Dochgarroch to Banavie

(Or in Reverse Direction)

River/Canal Cruising | 6 Nights

The Highlands of Scotland

Top▲Highlights

We cruise along the Great Glen from Inverness towards Fort William, through lochs, along rivers and the scenic and absorbing Caledonian Canal.

Ancient castles leading to the waters edge, heather-clad hillsides and arguably the finest inland cruising scenery in the world.

The Legends of the past, the taste of single malt and the mythical inhabitant of Loch Ness all contribute to a special magic only experienced in Scotland’s dramatic Highlands.

We anchor below castles and explore the Glens, Munroes and Bens. The 8 passenger Scottish Highlander has been designed specifically for our Highland cruise.

• All-inclusive - open bar, free wines, gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions
• Cawdor Castle, home of Shakespere's Macbeth
• Culloden Moor, last British based battleground in 1746
• Tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel
• Overnight mooring alongside 13th century Urquhart Castle
• Cruise Lochs' Ness, Oich, Lochy and the Caledonian canal
• Spectacular scenery, Wildlife and Folklore
• Visit Glencoe, treachery between the Campbell and MacDonald clans

Top▲Itinerary

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Top▲Dates & Prices

Seasonality

January to December

Rates are for six nights on either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin and a whole boat charter basis

Single Supplement 2008:
$1,200 (Value Season) $1,350 (Regular Season)

Single Supplement 2009:
$1,350 (Value Season) $1,500 (Regular Season)

This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936

Top▲What's Included

Accommodation with private bath or shower, all meals, selected regional wines and alcoholic beverages consumed aboard, all sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated, use of the Vessels’ bicycles and other facilities, and round-trip transfers from the specified meeting point.

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  Day 2 - Cawdor Castle and Culloden Moor (Dochgarroch)

  Morning:

  This morning we visit the 14 th century fairytale Cawdor Castle immortalised by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries, pictures and furniture with beautiful landscaped gardens. We also visit Culloden Moor, made famous by the MacDonald and Campbell battle in the 13 th century.

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  Day 3 - Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls (Fort Augustus)

  After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls (or with family charters explore the Nessie Museum. Fort Augustus has a charming heather-laced 9 or 18 hole golf course, where the official green keepers are sheep! We dine out tonight at a local restaurant.

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  Day 4 - Eilean Donan Castle (Cullochy Lock )

  We drive through Glen Moriston and stunning highland countryside to romantic medieval Eilean Donan Castle, setting for the film Highlander. Eilean Donan Castle has an idyllic island setting with commanding views of three sea lochs and frequent sightings of otters, dolphins and the Isle of Skye. Following the abortive Jacobite rising of 1719, the ruins of the castle were abandoned for 200 years until the 20 th century when a complete reconstruction was undertaken.

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  Day 6 - Mystic Battlefields of Glencoe, Ben Nevis Distillery (Gairlochy)

  Morning:

  Morning visit to the mystic battlefields of Glencoe. On the way back visit the Ben Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets of the various stages of Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram or two.

Top▲What's NOT Included

Air transportation, airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, superior Chateaux vintage wines, optional activities such as hot air balloon flights or items of a personal nature such as laundry, communication charges or purchases.

Top▲Vessel Information

Scottish Highlander

Barge (European) | 8 Passengers | Operated by GoBarging,

The 8 passenger Scottish Highlander has the atmosphere of a Scottish Country House with subtle use of tartan furnishings and landscape paintings.

At 117 feet she is spacious and has every comfort for year round cruising. Scottish Highlander cruises the Caledonian canal between Fort William and Inverness, through the Great Glen and along legendary Loch Ness, encountering some of Scotland's finest scenery along the way.

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