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Natural World of The Highlands
Scotland’s land, seas and skies support a wide range of native mammals and birds and is renowned as a wildlife destination...

Natural World of The Highlands

Inverness to Oban

Tuesday 28th April to Monday 4th May 2026

6 nights including
1 Gala Dinner

Wildlife Guide
Bob Elliot

Scotland’s land, seas and skies support a wide range of native mammals and birds and is renowned as a wildlife destination. The great wilderness of northern Scotland which abounds with white beaches, turquoise waters and a rugged coastline, is a treasure trove of species including whales, dolphins, seals, white-tailed eagles and seabirds.

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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…

Brochure prices per person

Deluxe Cabin – Twin Balcony Cabin – Twin Suite – Double (Kingsize) Deluxe Cabin – Single
£4,010 £4,590 £5,270 £5,570

Tuesday 28th April

Inverness - Embarkation.

Wednesday 29th April

Inverness - Wildlife cruise to Chanonry Point. Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness to Fort Augustus.

Cruise out to Chanonry Point in the Moray Firth, home to around 200 dolphins which can often be seen at very close quarters, before sailing the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness to Fort Augustus where we berth overnight.

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Thursday 30th April

Cruise the Caledonian Canal and descend Neptune’s Staircase to Corpach. Corpach – Glenfinnan Viaduct Nature Trail.

Binoculars at the ready to spot birds of prey, red deer, herons and other wading birds as we sail the tranquil waters of the Caledonian Canal and descend the series of eight locks of Neptune’s Staircase. Later we take the Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail which passes through a range of habitats; keep an eye out for otter, dippers, red deer and raptors.

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Friday 1st May

Sail Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull to Tobermory. Tobermory, Mull – Small boat trip to Lunga for puffin watching.

From Tobermory we take a small boat to the tiny Isle of Lunga in the Treshnish Isles to see the island’s famous colonies of puffins. Lunga is also a popular habitat to an ever-increasing number of guillemot, razorbill, kittiwake, fulmar, shag, great skua and a seal colony.

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Saturday 2nd May

Coll – Nature walk with local ranger.

On Coll, a local ranger leads a wildlife walk to explore the outstanding wildlife and natural beauty of this picturesque bird haven, fringed by silver sand beaches.

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Sunday 3rd May

Craignure, Mull – Sea eagle spotting. Oban – Seal boat trip.

Known as ‘eagle island’, Mull is home to white-tailed sea eagles and golden eagles and we go in search of these magnificent birds of prey. Finally, from Oban, we take a small boat trip round the north end of Kerrera to visit seals on their private island.

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Monday 4th May

Oban – 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
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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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