'Spring in the Highlands'

4 night sheltered water cruise through the Highlands of Scotland

This four night cruise on board the deluxe ‘Lord of the Glens’ incorporates the highlights of any cruise to the Highlands of Scotland including a transit of the Caledonian Canal from Fort Augustus and then across Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy to Corpach (Fort William) which lies in the shadow of Ben Nevis.  From Corpach take the West Highland Line train to Glennfinnan (Viaduct) and return to the vessel via the Glennfinnan Monument and Fort William. From Corpach cruise Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull to Craignure on the Isle of Mull for the visit to Duart Castle and Torosay Gardens before driving to Tobermory where in the meantime the vessel awaits our arrival. The cruise concludes with a cruise along the Sound of Mull to Oban in Argyllshire. For convenience of passengers a transfer has been arrange from and to Glasgow and the vessel. The itinerary also operates in the reverse sequential order.

Fort Augustus to Oban 
April 5 - May 3; Sept 23 - Oct 21, 2008

Day 1  Glasgow to Fort Augustus. Drive from Glasgow to Fort Augustus and embark the ‘Lord of the Glens’. Evening Captain’s welcome reception and dinner (whilst cruising Loch Ness.)   Moor Fort Augustus overnight. 

Day 2  Fort Augustus to Fort William. Ascend a flight of six inter-connected locks than runs through the centre of Fort Augustus and cruise various man-made sections of the Caledonian Canal and across Loch Oich and Loch Lochy to Banavie.  At Banavie descend a flight of 8 inter-connected locks called Neptune’s Staircase which lowers the vessel to Corpach (Fort William.)   In the afternoon take the West Highland Line train to Glennfinnan and cross the famous viaduct. Later see the Glennfinnan Monument and return to the vessel via Fort  William. Moor Corpach overnight. 

Day 3  Fort William to Tobermory. After exiting the Caledonian Canal enter Loch Linnhe and later the Sound of Mull to Craignure for the visit to Duart Castle andTorosay Gardens before driving to Tobermory where in the meantime the vessel has positioned to await our arrival. 

Day 4  Tobermory to Oban. Morning reserved for independent exploration of Tobermory later sail to Oban in Argyllshire. Evening Captain’s farewell reception and dinner. Moor Oban overnight.

Day 5  Oban. Disembark after breakfast and drive to Glasgow. Parting of the ways. 

These cruises will book up early as this ship always sells out early.  This is a great chance to try out the fabulous ship.

Inclusions:
Full board throughout, excursions as indicated in the itinerary, all port taxes and dues, return transfer from and to Glasgow.

Deck Plan

2008 Per Person Cruise Only Fares*

*Rate includes full board, shore excursions, transfers, port taxes.