Lord of the Highlands

Natural World of the Highlands

Cruise code : HEBRIDEANLOH260428
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.
Date
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 – Monday, 4 May 2026
Locations
Inverness – Oban
Stay
6 nights
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Natural World of the Highlands

Natural World of the Highlands

Date
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 – Monday, 4 May 2026
Locations
Inverness – Oban
Stay
6 nights
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About the Cruise

Wildlife Guide

Bob Elliot is an expert naturalist having led species protection projects for the RSPB and worked on combating wildlife crime. Passionate about nature, he leads expeditions worldwide and has visited most Scottish islands, sharing his expertise and love for the natural world.

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DAILY ITINERARY INFO

Over the course of your cruise, guests will venture to a variety of islands celebrated for their culture, history and serenity. Explore the path you'll travel on below…
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Inverness
Day 1
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Inverness
Embarkation
Inverness
Day 2
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Inverness
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.
Corpach
Day 3
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Corpach
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.
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Day 4
Friday, 1 May 2026
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
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.
Isle of Coll
Day 5
Saturday, 2 May 2026
Isle of Coll
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.
Craignure, Isle of Mull
Day 6
Sunday, 3 May 2026
Craignure, Isle of Mull
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.
Oban
Finally, from Oban, we take a small boat trip round the north end of Kerrera to visit seals on their private island.
Oban
Day 7
Monday, 4 May 2026
Oban
Disembarkation

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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 1 Deluxe Cabin

Cabin type : Outside
Price : from £3910
Description :
All accommodation on the Richard Hannay Deck are Category 1 deluxe cruise cabins. They are outward facing and boast picture windows so that no view is missed. All cabins feature a dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. For your added comfort slippers, bathrobes and luxury Molton Brown toiletries are also provided in the en-suite shower rooms.
facilities :
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Twin
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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 2 Balcony Cabin

Cabin type : Balcony
Price : from £4475
Description :
The four category 2 cabins feature twin beds and a small private balcony with teak furniture for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. All cabins feature a dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer. For your added comfort slippers, bathrobes and luxury Molton Brown toiletries are also provided in the en-suite shower rooms
facilities :
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Twin
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2 people cabin
Lord of the Highlands

Category 3 Suite

Cabin type : Suite
Deck: John Buchan Deck
Status : available
Price : from £5138
Description :
The spacious suite features a King-sized bed and large picture windows both port and starboard affording delightful views. In addition to standard facilities, the comfortable sitting area is furnished with a sofa, coffee table and mini bar containing a selection of complimentary beverages
facilities :
  • Lounge Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • King
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