Guest Speaker: David Barnes
David studied history at the University of York and theology at the University of Wales. He has spent most of his professional life teaching history and has published extensively on British history and topography. He commenced full-time work in expedition travel in 1998, and has since travelled the world in that capacity, returning to the Highlands of Scotland each summer for over twenty years. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1998 and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2003.
Caledonian Springtime cruise includes:
– 6 night cruise aboard Lord of the Highlands from Oban to Inverness
– Dine in the picture windowed Caledonian Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner enjoying cuisine prepared by expert chefs from locally sourced produce
– 1 Gala dinner
– Complimentary Drinks: Compliment your meal with specially selected wines of the day, and enjoy other house wines and spirits, soft drinks and beers, tea and coffee during your time onboard at no extra charge. Champagne is also included by the glass throughout your cruise
– Shore Tours & Entrance Fees: There is no need to decide in which tours and visits you would like to participate as these are all included
– Guides: Knowledgeable guides accompany all cruises, both on board and on the tours ashore
– Gratuities: All gratuities are included in your cruise fare, both on board and ashore
– Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in the public rooms and cabins
– Port taxes & dues
– Courtesy coach transfers from the local airport or train station to and from Lord of the Highlands at predetermined times. For those wishing to drive, secure parking is available*
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Solo travellers: Category One Deluxe Cabins can be booked as a single cabin – supplement applies.
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 10 Apr 2026 | Oban, Scotland |
Embark | |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Tobermory, Scotland |
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| 12 Apr 2026 | Craignure, Scotland |
Overnight | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Craignure, Scotland |
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| 13 Apr 2026 | Corpach, Scotland |
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| 14 Apr 2026 | Neptune's Staircase, Scotland |
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| 14 Apr 2026 | Banavie, Scotland |
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| 14 Apr 2026 | Loch Lochy, Scotland |
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| 14 Apr 2026 | Caledonian Canal, Scotland |
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| 14 Apr 2026 | Fort Augustus, Scotland |
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| 15 Apr 2026 | Caledonian Canal, Scotland |
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| 15 Apr 2026 | Loch Ness, Scotland |
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| 15 Apr 2026 | Inverness, Scotland |
Overnight | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Inverness, Scotland |
Disembark |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
6 Night Cruise sailing from Oban to Inverness aboard Lord of the Highlands.
Guest Speaker Cruise.
After exploring the delights of Mull and Iona, transit the tranquil inland waters of the Caledonian Canal, lured to the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite rising at Culloden where 1,500 men were slain in less than an hour. A voyage of discovery through the Heart of Scotland.
Steaming from Oban, our first port of call is Mull, where you can wander at will through the colour-washed shops around the harbour at Tobermory, and discover the traditional, award-winning Scottish farmhouse cheeses produced at the Isle of Mull Cheese farm.
Ashore on the sacred isle of Iona, take time to reflect on the influence of the religious colonists who landed here and established a seat of Christianity in 563, before touring Duart Castle, seat of the Clan Maclean for over 700 years. Proudly guarding the sea cliffs on the Isle of Mull, Duart was brought back from ruin in 1911.
Visit the 18 metre high monument at Glenfinnan, with the lone, kilted highlander at the top providing a poignant reminder of the clansmen who gave their lives to the Jacobite cause. Relax on board as we ascend the series of eight locks at Neptune’s Staircase to Banavie, an amazing feat of engineering which raises the canal by 19 metres over a quarter of a mile.
After a relaxing sail of the Caledonian Canal and scenic Loch Ness, we visit the site of the last and most harrowing battle to be fought on British soil at Culloden where headstones mark the graves of hundreds of clansmen who gave their lives for the Jacobite cause, and the 4,000 year old sacred cemetery of Clava Cairns.
The challenge as with her sister vessel ‘Lord of the Glens’ was to craft a vessel that could both transit the intricate waters of the Caledonian Canal as well as navigate the sheltered waters around Scotland’s hauntingly beautiful fretted west coast, the result being the splendid ‘Lord of the Highlands’. Its elegance calls to mind that of a luxury yacht.
There are 19 outward facing state cabins spread over two decks each named with references to John Buchan’s “THIRTY-NINE STEPS”. Each cabin is finished in hardwood finishes, plush carpeting, dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite tv, and en suite facilities with shower, wc and washbasin. All state cabins are air conditioned and heated with an internal telephone and picture windows.
All sailings are made during daylight hours and overnight moorings are alongside with no tendering required. At each port of call there is time to independently explore as well as a programme of included shore visits. Dependent on the itinerary these include Culloden & Clava Cairns, West Highline Line to Glenfinnan, Isle of Iona, Clan Donald Centre on Skye and Eilean Donan Castle.
The cuisine is excellent, freshly prepared onboard by a loyal and long serving brigade of chefs, drawing on the rich bounty of locally sourced produce. What could be more delightful than to awake to the prospect of a full scottish breakfast and for early risers to take advantage of the complimentary hot beverages that await in the lounge and for that matter for the rest of the day as well?
Lord of the Highlands was constructed by Spanish craftsmen in Vigo for completion in July 2019 but will only enter passenger service in May 2020.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 45 metres
- Tonnage: 745 GT
- Maiden Voyage: 2021
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 38
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: British
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
- Ship Registration: Britain
Ship Amenities
- Satellite TV
- Air Conditioning
- Internal Telephone
- Hair Dryer
- In Room Safe
- Installed Power onboard: Main Engines 1200kW and UK stand 3 pin plugs
Ship Facilities
- Restaurant
- Lounge & Bar
- Open Bridge
- Caledonian Restaurant
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The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts:
* Picture windows
* Rich hardwood finishes
* Plush carpeting
* Dressing table
* Wardrobe
* Internal telephone
* Satellite TV
* En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin
* Heating and air-conditioning
The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts:
* Picture windows
* Rich hardwood finishes
* Plush carpeting
* Dressing table
* Wardrobe
* Internal telephone
* Satellite TV
* En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin
* Heating and air-conditioning
The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts:
* Picture windows
* Rich hardwood finishes
* Plush carpeting
* Dressing table
* Wardrobe
* Internal telephone
* Satellite TV
* En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin
* Heating and air-conditioning
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