Highlands in Bloom Cruise
Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness
Monday 19th May to Monday 26th May 2025
7 nights including
2 Gala Dinners
Guest Speaker Jim Gardiner
Scotland boasts a diverse collection of gardens which are home to a vast collection of plants from around the world, in spectacular natural settings. Experience the rich diversity of Scotland’s west coast gardens and explore botanic beauty on this horticultural extravaganza. Visit some of the area’s best kept secrets including Attadale in Wester Ross and Ardchattan Priory.
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Price per person
| Deluxe Cabin – Twin | Balcony Cabin – Twin | Suite – Double (Kingsize) | Deluxe Cabin – Single |
| £4,760 | £5,440 | £6,220 | £6,560 |
Monday 19th May
Kyle of Lochalsh - Embarkation.
Tuesday 20th May
Kyle of Lochalsh – Attadale Gardens. Sail to Gairloch.
Attadale Gardens were skilfully restored by their owner Nick MacPherson as an artist’s garden after the 1980 storm, with an impressive sculpture collection scattered throughout the 20 acre site.
We sail the coast of Sutherland to Gairloch.
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Gairloch – Inverewe Garden. Sail to Inverie.
Today we visit Sir Osgood Mackenzie’s masterpiece, Inverewe Garden, home to over 2,500 exotic and tropical species of plant and shrub.
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Armadale, Skye – Armadale Castle Gardens. Sail to Craignure, Mull.
Originally laid out by Lord Macdonald in the early 19th century, the woodland gardens at Armadale Castle allow you to wander amidst 40 acres of trees, shrubs and flowers and take in panoramic views in a peaceful oasis.
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Oban – Ardchattan Priory Garden. Sail Loch Linnhe to Corpach.
Ardchattan Priory Garden, originally planted by medieval monks, affords breathtaking views over Loch Etive to Mull and Ben Cruachan.
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Transit Neptune’s Staircase and cruise the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.
After sailing Loch Linnhe, we reach the Caledonian Canal at Corpach and ascend the eight locks of Neptune’s Staircase. Onwards through Lochs Lochy and Oich before transiting the tranquil, tree-lined Laggan Avenue to our overnight berth at Fort Augustus.
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Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Inverness – Cawdor Castle Gardens.
A scenic sail of Loch Ness leads us to our final visit at Cawdor Castle Gardens, forever immortalised in Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth.’ The castle boasts three very different gardens each with their own unique history and appearance. Displaying a wealth of flora and fauna, the gardens at Cawdor Castle are ever changing with the seasons.
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Inverness - Disembarkation.
Our decks and Cabins
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Category One Deluxe Cabins
The 15 deluxe cabins are located on the Richard Hannay and John Buchan Decks. All feature twin beds and large picture windows.
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Category Two Balcony Cabins
The 4 balcony cabins are located on the John Buchan Deck and feature twin beds. The balconies afford privacy and are fitted with teak furniture for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery.
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Category Three Suite
The spacious suite is located at the forward end of the John Buchan Deck and features large picture windows both port and starboard affording delightful views. The sitting area is furnished with a comfortable sofa, coffee table and mini bar.
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