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Secrets of The Highlands
This seven night voyage, through the very heart of the Scottish Highlands, introduces the interested traveller to the intricate and endlessly fascinating inland waters of the Caledonian Canal ...

Secrets of The Highlands Cruise

Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh

Monday 29th September to Monday 6th October 2025

7 nights including
2 Gala Dinners

This seven night voyage, through the very heart of the Scottish Highlands, introduces the interested traveller to the intricate and endlessly fascinating inland waters of the Caledonian Canal, the glistening waters of Loch Linnhe, the Sound of Mull, the Sound of Sleat and finally, Kyle Rhea.

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See our itinerary below...

Below you can explore the itinerary for this cruise. Click on the arrows to see more information on each days itinerary. Simply click the ‘Book this Cruise’ button to get booking and embark on an exciting journey with us…

Price per person

Deluxe Cabin – Twin Balcony Cabin – Twin Suite – Double (Kingsize) Deluxe Cabin – Single
£4,480 £5,160 £5,940 £6,280

Monday 29th September

Inverness - Embarkation.

Tuesday 30th September

Inverness - Culloden and Clava Cairns. Cruise the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus.

Discover Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and observe the ancient burial ground of Clava Cairn, before setting sail 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 arriving at the scenic and historic village of Fort Augustus.

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Wednesday 1st October

Cruise the Caledonian Canal to Banavie and transit Neptune’s Staircase to Corpach. Corpach – Glenfinnan Monument Visitor Centre.

Continue along the canal through Loch Oich and Loch Lochy, before descending Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks dropping 19 metres into the sea lock at Corpach. Visit the iconic monument honouring the fallen Jacobite clansmen at Glenfinnan, framed by spectacular Highland scenery.

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Thursday 2nd October

Sail Loch Linnhe to Oban. Oban – Walking tour and McCaig’s Tower.

Sail Loch Linnhe to Oban for a walking tour which takes in the panoramic vistas from McCaig’s Tower.

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Friday 3rd October

Craignure, Mull – Visit to Iona.

From Craignure on Mull travel to the sacred isle of Iona to relish the tranquility of the restored Benedictine abbey which stands on the site of the monastery founded by St Columba.

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Saturday 4th October

Tobermory, Mull – Free time to explore at leisure. Inverie, Loch Nevis – The Old Forge.

Later, we explore the island capital of Tobermory where brightly painted houses line the waterfront and trace the legacy of Clan Donald at the Museum of The Isles housed in the grounds of Armadale Castle.

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Sunday 5th October

Armadale, Skye – Armadale Castle and Clan Donald Centre. Kyle of Lochalsh – Eilean Donan Castle.

Our final port of call is the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet.

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Monday 6th October

Kyle of Lochalsh - Disembarkation.

Our decks and Cabins

Below you can see our decks and what cabins are on each of them. If you click the arrow you can see further information on each cabin and what it has to offer. So get exploring and get booking. We look forward to you joining us on board for an experience of a lifetime…

Lord of the Highlands Cabins
C1

Category One Deluxe Cabins

John Buchan Deck and Richard Hannay Deck

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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C2

Category Two Balcony Cabins

John Buchan Deck

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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C3

Category Three Suite

John Buchan

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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