The 8 passenger Scottish Highlander has the atmosphere of a Scottish Country House with subtle use of tartan furnishings and landscape paintings. At 117 feet she is spacious and has every comfort for year round cruising. Scottish Highlander cruises the Caledonian canal between Fort William and Inverness, through the Great Glen and along legendary Loch Ness, encountering some of Scotland's finest scenery along the way. Cuisine aboard Scottish Highlander is traditional Scottish fare - Salmon, Game, Venison and Seafood, prepared by your own Master Chef, and the experienced crew of four ensure attention to your every need during your week long cruise.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Sunday: Fishing cruise - Fort William to Banavie
At 4.00 p.m. we meet at the Lime Tree Hotel in Fort William and transfer to Scottish Highlander moored at Banavie. Champagne Welcome followed by a short cruise to Neptune's Staircase of locks. Dinner on board
Day 2, Monday: Fishing cruise - Banavie to Gairlochy
Sea Angling in Oban (6 hours). After breakfast we transfer you for the first time to meet your ghillie. For a complete Scottish fishing experience, you will sail from Oban, to perhaps hook a cod, pollack or gigantic skate. The scenery is breathtaking and the fishing equally awe inspiring as the most extraordinary fish are landed. Return to the barge for a cruise past the 13th century Urquhart Castle and Bay and our mooring at Gairlochy. Return to the barge for dinner on board.
Day 3, Tuesday: Fishing cruise - Gairlochy to Invergarry
Wild Brown Trout (8 hours). This morning you are transferred once again to meet your ghillie. Depending upon the time of year and conditions, guests will either fish a local river or a loch. You spend the day with excursions to different local lochs and or rivers with guidance throughout. The Scottish Highlander crew provide a picnic lunch, with wine, by the Loch half way through your day. When the fishing has finished you will return to Scottish Highlander late afternoon and enjoy a cruise along the tree lined canal avenue and across Loch Lochy, past forest and mountain scenery, to Invergarry and moor beneath the Invergarry Castle ruins. Dinner on board
Day 4, Wednesday: Fishing Cruise - Invergarry to Fort Augustus
A day off from fishing today. This morning we cross stunning highland countryside via tiny lochs and Glen Morriston and Shiel to romantic Eilean Donan castle, setting for the film Highlander. On our return we stop for a dram or cup of tea at Tom Doun Trout Fishing Inn overlooking spectacular Glen Garry. We then cruise across enchanting Loch Oich and to the village of Fort Augustus where we ascend the 5 lock flight. We moor opposite 14th century Fort Augustus Abbey at River Oich pier with time to wander the village and visit antique and craft shops. We also show you the Caledonian Canal Heritage Center and see an original '30's film of the Gondolier, one of the fastest passenger paddle steamers of its time. Dinner ashore at Inchnacardoch Lodge built in 1878 as a Hunting Lodge for Lord Lovat of Lovat The Gaelic meaning of "Inch na Cardoch" is "Island of the Cherry Tree" and the man made island, or crannog, of the name is the only island on Loch Ness.
Day 5, Thursday: Fishing Cruise - Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit
Wild Atlantic Salmon Fishing (8 hours). After breakfast the crew transfer you once again to meet your ghillie. Scottish lochs are ideal hunting grounds for salmon, a wild, rugged and exciting fish to catch, which is why Loch Oich has been chosen for today. Many of the rivers in this part of Scotland can be adversely affected by afforestation and hydroelectric power projects. Nevertheless, salmon of at least 10lbs are frequently caught in this neck of the woods. Picnic lunch is again provided by the crew, next to the loch. Depending on when you decide to finish fishing you may be able to join Scottish Highlander as she cruises Loch Ness. Since 565 AD, when St Columbus saved a swimmer from a hungry but somewhat shy monster, regular sightings have been recorded! Dinner on board
Day 6, Friday: Fishing cruise - Drumnadrochit to Dochgarrach
Loch Ness trout, salmon and ferox Boat Fishing (6 hours). After breakfast the crew will transfer you to the loch for a boat fishing excursion on the Loch Ness with tuition and guidance on tactics and flies to catch trout, salmon and ferox. The morning is spent practicing the techniques of fly fishing. Round off the day with a few more casts and maybe a fish or two to take back for dinner. Tonight we are often entertained by our local piper and a enjoy a wee dram before the Captain's Farewell Dinner Aboard.
Day 7, Saturday: Fishing cruise - Dochgarrach to Incerness
Passengers disembark for Inverness after a hearty Scottish breakfast and are transferred to Inverness by minibus.
Fishing Cruise Prices are available on request and are dependent on how many people in your charter will be fishing and therefore how many will require the services of a professional ghillie and what fishing equipment they will require for their cruise.
Notes: Includes 6 nights on board Scottish Highlander, full board, open bar, all wines, excursions, entrance fees, local transfers, use of barge facilities, fishing fees, permits, tackle, flies, bait, access, wellies and a full time ghillie. Experienced anglers are welcome to bring their own fishing tackle, waders etc should they prefer.
Guest will have the opportunity to experience casting with the Bruce & Walker British made hand built rods of the very best produced graphite and carbon. Bruce and Walker rods are the most frequent choice of professional anglers, ghillies, gamekeepers, casting instructors and coaches. In the interest of conservation we maintain a policy of returning all wild Atlantic salmon and wild brown trout to their natural habitat, but for 1 brown trout per day.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Open bar
- Free wines
- Gourmet cuisine
- Entry fees to excursions
Stateroom per person $3,590
Suite per person $3,990
Single supplement $1,350
Charter 2 passengers (Honeymoon) $25,100
Charter 6 passengers whole boat $25,100
Charter 7 passengers whole boat $26,300
Charter 8 passengers whole boat $27,500
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