The Caledonian Canal by Barge
Hotel barge 'Scottish Highlander' travels the length of the Great Glen from Dochgarroch to Banavie, through lochs, along rivers and down the scenic Caledonian Canal. This is inland cruising at its finest, with ancient castles, heather-clad hillsides and fine golf courses at each turn along the way.
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Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.
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Meet at Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness for transfer to 'Scottish Highlander,' moored at Dochgarroch. After a champagne welcome, cruise along the heather-lined canal.
Visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle, forever linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth, and its beautiful landscaped gardens. Continue to Culloden Moor, the site of the final defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. After lunch, cruise to Fort Augustus, passing the south shore of Loch Ness with its abundant wildlife, to moor near Fort Augustus Abbey. Tonight, the local piper entertains on board.
Cruise up the staircase of five locks through the village of Fort Augustus. After lunch, visit Urquhart Castle, a ruined stronghold strategically positioned on a rocky peninsula on the banks of Loch Ness. Dine this evening at a local restaurant.
After a morning cruise to Cullochy Locks via Kytra, drive through Glen Moriston and highland countryside to romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the idyllic setting for the 1984 film Highlander.
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Leave Cullochy Locks for a morning cruise via two locks at Laggan through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy. At Spean Bridge, visit either the bronze Commando Memorial overlooking the village or take the gondola ride to the summit of Aonach Mòr in the Ben Nevis range.
Visit the evocative battlefields of Glencoe, returning to ‘Scottish Highlander’ by way of the Ben Nevis Distillery for insight into the secrets of whisky making (including a tipple or two). Your final cruise to Banavie is via Neptune’s Staircase, a spectacular flight of eight locks. Then gather for a farewell dinner on board the barge.
After breakfast, transfer to The Lime Tree Hotel in Fort William where your journey ends.
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Full Barge Charter 6 nights |
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| The price shown is in USD. Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and does not include international or internal air. Subject to change without notice.
Children under 18 receive a $300 price reduction on charters. Sunday departures. Hotel and charter sailings. Minimum of 2 passengers required to operate hotel departures. Children under 12: Charters Only. Departs from Fort Williams or Inverness: Sunday, 4:00 pm.
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