Cruise the length of the Great Glen on 'Scottish Highlander,' through lochs and down the scenic Caledonian Canal. This is inland cruising at its finest, with ancient castles and heather-clad hillsides along the way. Pass stunning highland countryside and visit battlegrounds of the Jacobite Rebellion; then stop at Glen Nevis distillery, where you learn whisky-making secrets and enjoy a dram or two.
Save $1,000 per cabin on hotel sailings and 10% on charters on select September and October departures.
Passengers: 8
Crew: 4
Length: 117 feet
Width: 16.5 feet
Cabins: 1 double/twin suite; 3 double/twin - each with en suite bathroom
Cabin Size(s): 115-147 square feet
Departs: Sundays from Inverness
Meet in Inverness for transfer to ‘Scottish Highlander,’ moored at Dochgarroch. After a champagne welcome, cruise along the picturesque, heather-lined canal.
'Scottish Highlander' | Meals: DVisit 14th-century Cawdor Castle with its beautifully landscaped gardens and superb collection of tapestries, paintings and furniture. Continue to Culloden Moor, the site of the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. Then cruise to Fort Augustus, passing the shores of Loch Ness with its fabled “monster,” to moor near Fort Augustus Abbey.
'Scottish Highlander' | Meals: B,L,DCruise 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.
'Scottish Highlander' | Meals: B,L,DAfter a morning cruise to Cullochy Locks via Kytra, drive through Glenmoriston and highland countryside to romantic Eilean Donan Castle, the idyllic setting for the 1986 film Highlander.
'Scottish Highlander' | Meals: B,L,DLeave Cullochy Locks for a morning cruise via two locks at Laggan through Lochs Oich and Lochy to Gairlochy. At Spean Bridge, visit the World War II Commando Memorial overlooking the town and shop for traditional knitwear and tweeds at the Woollen Mill. Then take the gondola ride to the summit of Aonach Mòr in the Ben Nevis range.
'Scottish Highlander' | Meals: B,L,DVisit the evocative battlefields of Glencoe, setting for the third Harry Potter film. Return to ‘Scottish Highlander’ by way of the Ben Nevis distillery for insight into the secrets of whisky making (including a wee dram or two). Your final cruise to Banavie is via Neptune’s Staircase, a spectacular flight of eight locks. Later, gather for a farewell dinner on board your barge.
'Scottish Highlander' | Meals: B,L,DAfter breakfast, transfer to Inverness where your journey ends.
Meals: BPrice displayed is per person, or in the case of Canal & River Cruising, could represent charter price for the cruise.
For availability and reservations, call 800 554 7016.
| May. 26, 2013 - Jun. 01, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| May. 26, 2013 - Jun. 01, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| May. 26, 2013 - Jun. 01, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 02, 2013 - Jun. 08, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 02, 2013 - Jun. 08, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jun. 02, 2013 - Jun. 08, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 09, 2013 - Jun. 15, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 09, 2013 - Jun. 15, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jun. 09, 2013 - Jun. 15, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 16, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 16, 2013 - Jun. 22, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jun. 23, 2013 - Jun. 29, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jun. 30, 2013 - Jul. 06, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jun. 30, 2013 - Jul. 06, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jun. 30, 2013 - Jul. 06, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 07, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 07, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jul. 07, 2013 - Jul. 13, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jul. 14, 2013 - Jul. 20, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013 | $3,690 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jul. 21, 2013 - Jul. 27, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Jul. 28, 2013 - Aug. 03, 2013 | $3,690 | Cabin | Available |
| Jul. 28, 2013 - Aug. 03, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Jul. 28, 2013 - Aug. 03, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 04, 2013 - Aug. 10, 2013 | $3,690 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 04, 2013 - Aug. 10, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Aug. 04, 2013 - Aug. 10, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 11, 2013 - Aug. 17, 2013 | $3,690 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 11, 2013 - Aug. 17, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Aug. 11, 2013 - Aug. 17, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 18, 2013 - Aug. 24, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 18, 2013 - Aug. 24, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Aug. 18, 2013 - Aug. 24, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Aug. 25, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Aug. 25, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Aug. 25, 2013 - Aug. 31, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 01, 2013 - Sep. 07, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 01, 2013 - Sep. 07, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Sep. 01, 2013 - Sep. 07, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 08, 2013 - Sep. 14, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 08, 2013 - Sep. 14, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Sep. 08, 2013 - Sep. 14, 2013 | $29,700 (was $33,000) | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 15, 2013 - Sep. 21, 2013 | $3,750 (was $4,250) | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 15, 2013 - Sep. 21, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Sep. 15, 2013 - Sep. 21, 2013 | $33,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 22, 2013 - Sep. 28, 2013 | $4,250 | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 22, 2013 - Sep. 28, 2013 | $4,950 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Sep. 22, 2013 - Sep. 28, 2013 | $29,700 (was $33,000) | 6-night charter | Available |
| Sep. 29, 2013 - Oct. 05, 2013 | $3,190 (was $3,690) | Cabin | Available |
| Sep. 29, 2013 - Oct. 05, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Sep. 29, 2013 - Oct. 05, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 06, 2013 - Oct. 12, 2013 | $3,190 (was $3,690) | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 06, 2013 - Oct. 12, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Oct. 06, 2013 - Oct. 12, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 13, 2013 - Oct. 19, 2013 | $3,690 | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 13, 2013 - Oct. 19, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Oct. 13, 2013 - Oct. 19, 2013 | $26,100 (was $29,000) | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 20, 2013 - Oct. 26, 2013 | $3,190 (was $3,690) | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 20, 2013 - Oct. 26, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Oct. 20, 2013 - Oct. 26, 2013 | $29,000 | 6-night charter | Available |
| Oct. 27, 2013 - Nov. 02, 2013 | $3,690 | Cabin | Available |
| Oct. 27, 2013 - Nov. 02, 2013 | $4,290 | Cameron Suite | Available |
| Oct. 27, 2013 - Nov. 02, 2013 | $26,100 (was $29,000) | 6-night charter | Available |
Please ask about special prices for charters with 6 or 7 passengers; 2-passenger "Honeymoon Charter" pricing is also available.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change and operates in reverse direction on alternate weeks.
3-night cruises are available on selected departure dates; contact A&K for details.
Minimum number of passengers is required to operate hotel sailings.