SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS
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. Cuisine aboard Scottish Highlander is traditional Scottish fare - Salmon, Game, Venison and Seafood, prepared by your own Master Chef, and the experienced crew of four ensure attention to your every need during your week long cruise. There is one large suite and three junior suites, each with twin beds or a double bed and ensuite bathrooms.
Arrived home yesterday, having had a wonderful time in Scotland. What a beautiful country! The weather was perfectly beautiful, and Duncan said he had never seen the mountains so clearly. The crew was just wonderful, as was the food, and our cabin. I'll let them tell you about our fellow passengers! Anyhow, we rode the bikes and enjoyed every minute, thanks to you. SPT: I have sung your praises loud and strong, and hope one day to refer someone to you!
-- B.K., RI, USA
A very fine vessel. The Captain and the chef were wonderful - caring, available, and accommodating. I thought the experience was wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone.
-- B.F., CA, USA
Sunday - Inverness to Dochgarroch
At 4pm we meet at the Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and transfer to Scottish Highlander moored at Dochgarroch. Champagne welcome followed by a short evening cruise along the heather-lined canal to the winding hole. Dinner aboard.
Monday - Dochgarroch to Fort Augustus
This morning we visit the 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle immortalized by Shakespeare with Macbeth. It houses a superb collection of tapestries, pictures, and furniture with beautiful landscaped gardens. We also visit Culloden Moor made famous by the MacDonalds and Campbell Battle in the 13th century.
After lunch we cruise Loch Dochfour to Fort Augustus passing Urquhart Castle and the south shore of Loch Ness where there is an abundance of wildlife, and moor near Fort Augustus Abbey. Tonight we often invite the local piper on board. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday - Fort Augustus
After breakfast we cruise up the staircase of five locks, through the village of Fort Augustus, which gives us plenty of time to shop and look around this pretty Caledonian gem. After lunch we visit Urquhart Castle and Invermoriston Falls (or with family charters explore the Nessie Museum). There is also a picnic opportunity today. Fort Augustus has a charming heather-laced 9 or 18 hole golf course, where the official greenskeepers are sheep! We dine out tonight at a local restaurant.
Wednesday - Fort Augustus to Cullochy Lock
We leave Fort Augustus this morning and cruise to Cullochy Lock via Kytra. After lunch 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 20th century when a complete reconstruction was undertaken. Dinner aboard.
Thursday - Cullochy Locks to Gairlochy
Leave Cullochy Lock for a morning cruise via two locks at Laggan through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy. In the afternoon there is a chance to see either the World War II Commando Memorial, the woolen mill at Spean Bridge selling traditional knitwear and tweeds, or the Clan Cameron Museum. Dinner aboard.
Friday - Gairlochy to Banavie
Morning visit to the mystic battlefields of Glencoe. On the way back visit the Glen Nevis distillery for an insight into the secrets of the various stages of Whisky preparation and taste a wee dram or two. In the afternoon we cruise to Banavie and Neptune's Staircase, a flight of eight lochs that is a spectacular feat of engineering. Farewell Captain's Dinner on board.
Saturday - Banavie to Fort William
Passengers disembark for the transfer to Fort William by minibus after a hearty Scottish breakfast arriving there by about 10.00am.
On alternate weeks the itinerary is in reverse direction. This itinerary is subject to change.
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*Note: Cruise directions and sample itineraries may be in reverse and are subject to change and may depend on bookings and local navigation conditions. Alternate excursions of equal appeal are substituted when needed. For charter cruises special itineraries can be arranged.
| SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER 2009 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS | ||
|---|---|---|
| ACCOMMODATION | VALUE Jan 4 thru May 2 Oct 4 thru Jan 2 |
REGULAR May 3 thru Oct 3 |
| Cabin (per person, double occupancy) |
$3,490 |
$3,990 |
| Suite (per person, double occupancy) |
$3,990 |
$4,590 |
| Single Occupancy Supplement |
$1,350 |
$1,500 |
| Charter for 6 |
$25,200 |
$28,600 |
| Charter for 7 |
$26,200 |
$29,800 |
| Charter for 8 |
$27,200 |
$31,000 |
| Cycling Charter Supplement for up to 8 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
| Golf Cruise Supplement (per person) |
$800 |
$800 |
| Walking Charter Supplement for 6-8 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
What's Included
- 7 days and 6 nights on the barge, all cabins with private bath
- Transfers from Inverness or Fort William to the barge and return, depending on cruise direction
- All meals beginning with dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Saturday
- All wines with lunches and dinners
- Open bar
- All escorted side-excursions (hot air ballooning, golf, etc. at additional cost)
- Use of bicycles
What's Not Included
- Overseas air transportation to Inverness or Fort William and return
- Suggested 5-7% gratuity for the crew, to be paid in equivalent British pounds to the captain
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