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Spirit of Scotland - Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness

7 days
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Small Ship Cruise
Admire the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands in comfort aboard ‘Spirit of Scotland,’ which evokes the style of traditional steamers that plied the waters in days gone by. Relax in the spacious salon with its large picture windows or lounge in the heated spa pool on the expansive sun deck. Go ashore to explore romantic castles, visit historic batt...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Admire the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands in comfort aboard ‘Spirit of Scotland,’ which evokes the style of traditional steamers that plied the waters in days gone by. Relax in the spacious salon with its large picture windows or lounge in the heated spa pool on the expansive sun deck. Go ashore to explore romantic castles, visit historic battlefields and tour a distillery to learn about the whisky-making process.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySunday
End CitySaturday

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Sunday

Meet in Inverness and transfer to Spirit of Scotland, moored at Banavie. After a welcome reception, perhaps enjoy an early evening stroll before dinner on board.

Meals Provided : Dinner

Day 2: Monday

Visit Ben Nevis Distillery, established in 1825 on the banks of the River Nevis, for a whisky tasting. After lunch, your barge cruises across Loch Lochy to the overnight mooring at Laggan Locks.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tuesday

A scenic cruise on Loch Oich, perhaps stopping for a gentle stroll en route to the pretty mooring at Kytra. Explore romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the idyllic setting for films such as Highlander and the James Bond adventure The World Is Not Enough.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Wednesday

Experience a falconry display at the Highland Club, getting up close and personal with an array of birds demonstrating their flying skills. Cruise to Fort Augustus to descend its flight of five locks and moor opposite a former Benedictine abbey. Dine ashore this evening at a local restaurant.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Thursday

Pass scenic Urquhart Castle as you cruise Loch Ness - keeping an eye peeled for its fabled monster, said to inhabit the murky waters, which are over 700 feet deep. After lunch, visit 14th-century Cawdor Castle, with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Friday

Spirit of Scotland cruises past the opened Tomnahurich swing bridge today, continuing to its final mooring at Muirtown. Visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746. Then visit Tomatin Distillery, producer of award-winning whisky since 1...

Day 7: Saturday

After breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Last Updated: 3/25/2025
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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfast
  • 5 Lunch
  • 6 Dinner
Age Requirements
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