Scottish Highlander Scottish Whisky Trail Cruise

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• Why Cruise to Scotland With Celebrity Cruises
• Caledonian and Great Glen Explorer – 12th October 2024
• 'Renaissance' - Canal de Briare
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• Hear It from Travelers Who Have Explored with Us
• 'Le Phénicien' - Canal du Rhône à Sète & Rhône River
• Walking the Scottish Highlands

A popular stop along our cruises is at the many castles along our journey. You will get to experience the beauty of castles such as Cawdor Castle, immortalised in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, as well as the stunning Urquhart Castle ruins. A morning cruise to Fort Augustus takes the barge down a flight of locks to our gorgeous mooring at the entrance to Loch Ness. Golfers enjoy 9 holes at Fort Augustus Golf Course, possibly the only course in the world manicured by a herd of sheep! Non-golfers will visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, then take drive to the Invermoriston Falls and the “Old Bridge”.

Why Cruise to Scotland With Celebrity Cruises

Everything about this cruise will leave you with everlasting memories of your hotel barging holiday. This awe-inspiring structure falls on the border of the wild highlands and is often the image of the iconic Scottish castle. Only accessible by an ancient stone bridge, Eilean Donan is a built on a small island in the icy waters of a saltwater loch. The now isolated fortress was once a centerpiece in hundreds of years of clan conflict and violence, and the weight of this history runs deeply through the castle’s veins. It is still privately owned and maintained by a member of the MaCrae clan. A morning cruise to Fort Augustus takes the barge down the flight of locks that cleverly assist the water traffic from one vertical level to another, to our gorgeous mooring at the entrance to Loch Ness.

Caledonian and Great Glen Explorer – 12th October 2024

Custom charter themes include whiskey, golf, horse-riding, fishing and family cruises. This morning, the final cruise takes the ship through Tomnahurich swing bridge to the locks at Muirtown, where there is the opportunity to take a bicycle ride or stroll to the sea lock with wonderful views over the Moray and Beauly Firths. The intimacy of a barge trip including people of at least some like interests is an interesting, informative experience in its own right.

'Renaissance' - Canal de Briare

Enjoy this classic Scotland hotel barge with an attentive crew, fine whiskey and wine paired with extraordinary meals, bicycles on board and custom charter options including whiskey, golf, horse-riding, fishing and family cruises. On the 7-day Classic Scotland Barge Cruise, coast sedately through the Great Glen between Inverness and Fort William, navigating beautiful lochs and the engineering masterpiece that is the Caledonian Canal. Ancient castles perched on the water’s edge, heather-clad hillsides and arguably the finest inland cruising in the world make for unforgettable experiences on a handpicked barge cruise. Scotland’s legends of the past, the taste of single malt and the mythical inhabitant of Loch Ness all contribute to a magical charm only experienced in the dramatic Highlands. This morning cruise across the very scenic Loch Oich, perhaps stopping en route for a spot of fishing or a gentle stroll, then onto a pretty mooring at Kytra.

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Cawdor castle has been immortalised in Shakespeare’s ‘Scottish Play’, Macbeth. There truly is no better way of getting to the heart of the region than to cruise Scotland and experience it from the water. Set sail  for 8-9 days aboard a French luxury ship on this Norwegian fjords cruise. Discover dizzying cliff faces, Viking history and the Norwegian capital of Oslo, a city with unique energy.

The Caledonian Canal in Scotland is primarily used for smaller vessels, such as recreational boats and small commercial ships. Cruise ships are typically too large to navigate through the canal, which has narrow stretches and several low bridges. You will be taken to numerous fantastic distilleries such as Benromach Distillery, Tomatin Distillery, and the Cairngorms National Parks Distillery.

Lord of the Glens Cruise cabins are designed for maximum comfort and relaxation for your…... On our tours, you will encounter the Isle of Skye,home to Loch Coruisk, a deep black lake encircled by steep anddarkening mountains. The loch is a result of volcanic action andglaciation and inspired painter JMW Turner and writer Sir WalterScott to write to his poem 'The Lord of the Isles'. The Scottish highlander features amazing accommodations for up to eight guests across three double/twin staterooms and one junior suite, all with phenomenal finishes and air-conditioning.

From Loch Ness standing stones, prehistoric settlements and one of Europe's last ice caps, this Scotland and Norway cruise will inspire. This cruise highlights seldom-seen Scottish landscapes and top historical sights throughout the interior and along the coast. On the purpose-built Lord of the Glens ship, navigate through the canals that lead through the heart of the Scottish countryside.

Walking the Scottish Highlands

Here we enjoy a guided tour and then a tutored tasting of the classic Benromach Speyside single malt whisky. On the way back to the barge, we visit Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on British soil in 1746, where English Government troops faced the Highlanders of “Bonnie Prince Charlie”. If time allows, then we take a tour of Clava Cairns, a pre-historic clan chieftain burial site dating back to 2,000 B.C and setting for the Outlander TV series. After breakfast, visit the private Highland Club, a spectacular exclusive set of residences and a former 19th century Benedictine Monastery. Weather permitting, be treated to a falconry and birds of prey demonstration on the banks of Loch Ness.

Today’s excursion is a highlight of the cruise; visit a private club on the banks of Loch Ness for a dramatic demonstration featuring birds of prey. Your Tour Guide returns you to the barge so you can freshen up, as tonight's dinner is taken ashore at a locally-owned pub. We also offer Garden Cruises that will take you to some of the country’s most beautiful gardens and locations. You will get the chance to explore the stunning gardens of the famous Cawdor Castle.

Enjoy cocktails and canapes before Chef serves tonight's dinner onboard. With nothing to clutter the view, Lord of the Glens cruises offer beautiful Scottish scenery every day. Enjoy gourmet dinners, made from fresh Scottish produce and relax in comfortable cabins, with either windows or portholes. Every voyage offers guests an insight into the Scottish Highlands, the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen. On these relaxing voyages you will have the opportunity toexplore the rich culture and natural beauty of Scotland, which hasinspired poetry, folklore and legends.

Beyond its natural heritage, Scotland is also a country with a vibrant culture and a fascinating history. Home to golf, haggis, and the Loch Ness Monster, there is no shortage of sights to see and things to do in Scotland. If you’re traveling near the coast you can expect fairy cool and windy conditions almost year round. Due to being so far north, during the summertime Scotland experiences very long days, and in Scotland’s northernmost region, there are a few days out of the year with 24 hour sunlight.