Z02-25: Sailing holiday along the Highlands & Caledonian Canal

From Inverness, we will sail up the The Caladonian Canal, a stunning route right through the Highlands. We will also sail across Loch Ness, although we cannot guarantee that we will see the monster. If the weather cooperates, we can anchor on Loch Ness to visit the ruins of Duart Castle.

Via Fort Augustus, we will go up and down through several locks. The locks are almost all in close succession, which also leaves plenty of space for sailing in between. The scenery becomes more beautiful every day, higher mountains and more rugged scenery.

The locks are an event in themselves, their operation and the wind determine our progress through the Caledonian Canal, but there are many beautiful overnight places in the middle of nature. After sailing, there is of course the opportunity for a nice stroll.

At Fort William, we sail out on the west coast of Scotland. Overlooking the highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The last day we sail to Oban, a wonderful sailing trip and in the evening we go out for dinner.

The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide. The daily sailing distances are between 15 and 30 miles.

Read more about our sailing holidays in Scotland

Inverness – Oban Caledonisch Kanaal

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

Sailing holiday Prices 

The price is the rental cost for the ship with crew, including food and drinks on board, hence full board. The price mentioned is per person.

Included in the price:

– Food and drinks on board.
– Fuel, water, shore power, harbour fees and tourist tax.
– 1 towel set and bedding incl. duvet and, of course, a life jacket.
– For after sailing there is also wine and beer on board, based on average use. Should we run out, then you can purchase more yourself.

Not included:

– Your transfer, meaning your journey to and from the ship
– Sailing clothes and boots, you can rent these from us if you would like.
– Possible shore excursions such as renting a van, or visiting a museum etc.
– Food and drinks ashore, the last evening we will go out for dinner and this will be at your own expense. ( Should you wish to treat the crew as a thank you for a lovely sailing holiday, it would of course be greatly appreciated!)

On some of our sailing holidays, it is possible to book an extra overnight stay on board based on Bed & Breakfast (B&B, so without dinner) for €75 per person. This automatically applies when booking multiple trips in a row.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 2.5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 2.5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 5% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you are a solo traveller and wish to enjoy the comfort of a private cabin (small room), then you can reserve it for 1.6 times the price (for crossings, category A, the rate is 1.9x).

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.

Category F:
Sailing holidays with also small children on board.