The Caledonian Canal Cruise

 
 
 

Canals offer an amazing experience, and definitely a slower pace, through some amazing countryside. Yes, that is true of the “Caley” canal, but it is also one of the most diverse. The sea to sea route takes us past railways, through narrow, winding countryside, before opening up into Loch Ness. Of course, while monster watch for Nessie is not discouraged, we like to enjoy this stretch more for the opportunity to “sail in a canal”.

With famous lock gates like Neptune’s staircase and enjoyable canal side facilities, it won’t just be the views that you will remember as you transit this 60 mile masterpiece taking in Scotland’s great Glen (and we aren’t talking about the principal skipper here!).

With Inverness Marina a short distance away from the North end of the canal while a half day transit will see you travel between the southern end at Fort William and the bustling west coast town of Oban. Guided by our crew, cruising the canal you will soon become a dab hand at passing through locks. With options to step off the yacht for a canalside walk or enjoy some unique hospitality along the way, this is one of our favourite “inshore” trips.

luch stop!

Itinerary (Proposed)

** We are running a shorter trip from Oban to Inverness on the 14th to 19th September 2024 which will be a compressed version of the below itinerary**

Day One: Join between 16:00 and 18:00 at with an evening buffet served from 19:00.

Day Two: Safety, familiarisation and sail training both ashore and afloat as we enter the canal.

Day Three to Six: Canal Transit with options for walking, visiting some great places along the route, oh and Nessie spotting :-).

Day Seven: Exiting the canal and transit to our final stop

Day Eight: Departure by 12 noon.

Our Guarantee:

Unlike many pre-book firms we don’t spend your hard earned money before your trip which means if there is disruption out-with our (and your) control that qualifies for a refund your money is safe and can be returned to you quickly.

Cost:

£ 1295 now from £395 per person inclusive of all onboard costs.

Travel Notes;

Inverness, is well served with flights with the marina a short hop by taxi from the airport or train station. Oban is also well served by bus and train connections, however we recommend taking the train from or to Glasgow. As one of the most amazing train journeys in the UK, we definitely recommend booking a window seat for this one!

NOTE:

  • The cost of this event includes all onboard food, fuel and berthing charges.

  • Sailing activity is weather dependent. If conditions are too severe activity may be postponed, cancelled or the passage plan adjusted.

  • Guests need to arrange their own travel to/from the embarkation and disembarkation points which are different.