Lord of the Glens, Caledonian & Great Glen Explorer ex Inverness to Oban

6 Night Cruise sailing from Inverness to Oban aboard Lord of the Glens.

This six night cruise encompasses the main highlights of a voyage through the very heart of the Scottish Highlands, including a transit of the intricate and endlessly fascinating inland waters of the Caledonian Canal and a ride on the West Highland Railway line, over the famed Glenfinnan viaduct.

Itinerary:

Day 1
Inverness – Embarkation.
Embark in Inverness at 4pm and settle into your cabin, prior to the welcome reception and dinner. We remain alongside in Inverness overnight.

Day 2
Inverness – Culloden and Clava Cairns. Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness to Fort Augustus.
This morning visit Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and observe the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns. We set sail this afternoon on the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and 1822 to connect the Great Glen’s four lochs. Entering Loch Ness, we pass the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, before ascending the impressive flight of locks that runs through the heart of Fort Augustus, the scenic and historic village, where we remain overnight.

Day 3
Cruise the Caledonian Canal to Banavie and transit Neptune’s Staircase to Corpach. Scheduled West Highland Train passage over the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
Lord of the Glens enters beautiful Loch Oich, the highest point of the canal. Later, we continue into the stunningly impressive tree-lined Laggan Avenue, Loch Lochy and finally to Banavie in the very shadow of Ben Nevis. Descending the spectacular eight inter-connected locks of Neptune’s Staircase, Lord of the Glens is lowered to sea level at Corpach. In the late afternoon, we take a scheduled train along part of the West Highland Railway and over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan; curving high over the waters of Loch Shiel, it found fame in the Harry Potter films for the Hogwarts Express.

Day 4
Sail Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull to Tobermory, Mull. Tobermory, Mull – Free time to explore at leisure.
This morning we enter the serenely beautiful and sheltered waters of Loch Linnhe, passing Castle Stalker where the Monty Python film the Holy Grail was filmed, set on its own Island. Onwards to the Sound of Mull, we are bound for the gaily painted waterfront at Tobermory. Best explored on foot, our afternoon is spent at leisure, exploring the Georgian harbour town and island capital.

Day 5
Sail to Craignure, Mull. Craignure, Mull – Visit to Iona.
The voyage continues with a call at Craignure, Isle of Mull from where we travel to the Isle of Iona, the last resting place of some 50 Scottish Kings and where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland. Discover the tranquility of this sacred isle and its restored Benedictine Abbey.

Day 6
Craignure, Mull – Duart Castle. Oban – Walking tour including McCaig’s Folly.
This morning we visit Duart Castle, home of great Jacobite supporters, Clan Maclean. The position of Duart was well chosen, it is sited on a high crag at the end of a peninsula jutting into the Sound of Mull, commanding the channel between Mull and the mainland. Finally, we sail to the ‘gateway of the isles’, Oban, for a walking tour and the impressive McCaig’s Folly which dominates the skyline. Our farewell dinner is held alongside in Oban.

Day 7
Oban – Disembarkation and transfer to Inverness.
After breakfast, we say farewell and disembark in Oban.

Lord of the Glens is the perfect way to explore Scotland’s Highlands and coastal islands in a relaxed atmosphere. Her classical appeal embraces a timeless style with polished wood and teak decks, offering delicious cuisine and personal service.

Lord of the Glens has 26 comfortably appointed cabins, all boasting hardwood finishes, en-suite facilities and views of the passing landscapes. Meals are freshly prepared on board by a loyal brigade of chefs, drawing on a bounty of locally sourced produce, whilst the Sir Walter Scott lounge and bar, on the upper deck, provide for magnificent all-around panoramic views of the Highland scenery.

At 150 feet, the vessel was designed to transit the network of locks and canals that cut through the heart of the Highlands. Every cruise on board Lord of the Glens journeys along the hauntingly beautiful Caledonian Canal; known as the Royal Route, following its endorsement by Queen Victoria in 1873. The canal transports guests serenely from Inverness to Fort William, and with only 52 guests on board, the emphasis is not on speed, but on style, whilst the relaxed and cosy atmosphere harks back to tailor-made travel of the old-fashioned variety.

Discover the intricate, inland waters of the Caledonian Canal, and the stunningly beautiful west coast of Scotland from on board the truly unique Lord of the Glens.

Step on board one of Scotland’s most elegant cruise ships – Lord of the Glens. Enjoy an inspirational and relaxing Scottish Highland cruise along stunning waterways, hidden sea lochs and beautiful island gems. Explore Scottish history and folklore from Urquhart Castle to the Loch Ness Monster. Experience the magical Glenfinnan Viaduct and the splendour of Mull and Oban. For over twenty years, Lord of the Glens has been synonymous with the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen. With sleek looks and comfortable interiors she is the perfect way to experience Scotland from the water.

With nothing to clutter the view, Lord of the Glens cruises offer beautiful Scottish scenery every day. Enjoy gourmet dinners, made from fresh Scottish produce and relax in comfortable cabins, with either windows or portholes. Every voyage offers guests an insight into the Scottish Highlands, the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen.