Details of
Boat Trips & Cruises around the Scottish Highlands & Islands
including Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal

'It's hard not to relax on such a comfortable boat and difficult to describe
the feeling of peace and quiet when we were sailing'

Discover the real Scotland, avoid the traffic and relax onboard the Eala Bhan.
Sail with us to experience the spectacular scenery and wildlife of the Highlands:
781 islands, 68 castles, hundreds of miles of coastline,
remote beaches, mountains and glens
unchanged and unspoilt over the centuries

We offer a whole range of options

Day Sails On the Moray Firth or Loch Ness (9am - 4pm). Breakfast, buffet lunch, home baking, tea and coffee included - costs from �48 per person. Weekend cruises (Friday evening - Sunday evening) Discover the Moray Firth or Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal.

5, 6 and 7-night trips Explore Loch Ness and the Great Glen. Discover castles, lochs and mountains. See dolphins and whales. Special celebrations Weddings and small functions. Catering provided.

Full list of themed cruises - see below

We can arrange alsorts of additional activities: mountain biking, golf, fishing, hill walking, nature walks, canoeing/kayaking, white water rafting, clay pigeon shooting, archery, plus sightseeing tours to standing stones, distilleries, castles, etc. You can also enjoy a real ceilidh (Scottish music & dance)! Whether you want to help the crew or sit back and watch the world glide by, we look forward to welcoming you onboard. We have accommodation for 12 people in centrally heated twin cabins and excellent food to ensure you have a great time on your Highland Voyage. Extended voyages and charters available on request Sail training - get to know the ropes, navigation, etc. Corporate events, team building, management and leadership courses

Come with us to discover the history, culture and people of the Highlands & Islands....

Rough guide to Trips for 2008
Prices are per person as shown in the Diary of Trips

CANAL & WEST COAST LOCHS Board between 4 and 6pm Inverness (Dochgarroch) to disembark Fort William (Corpach) after breakfast. This cruise commences with an evening sail from Dochgarroch to Foyers, and an opportunity to visit the waterfalls. Onto Fort Augustus where we can sample Scottish Hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk up General Wade's Military Road. Travelling up the staircase of locks, along the canal to Loch Oich. Here there is opportunity to walk, cycle, or try water sports, or take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel situated in its commanding position on the side of the loch. On through the beautiful Laggan Avenue to Gairlochy with an opportunity to walk to Bonnie Prince Charlie's cave & The Dark Mile or take the opportunity to cycle, try water sports or just relax in the pool and sauna. and then to Loch Lochy. Descend Neptune's Staircase while taking in the fantastic views of Ben Nevis and experience more stunning scenery whilst sailing through Loch Linnie on to Loch Eeil & Loch Nevis, returning to disembark at Fortwilliam (Corpach)

DOLPHINS, FISHING AND A HISTORIC VILLAGE Board after 4 pm in Inverness (Muirtown) to disembark late afternoon back in Inverness (Muirtown). Spend the weekend exploring the Moray and Cromarty Firths. See dolphins and maybe whales around Chanonry Point. Fish for your lunch and explore the historic village of Cromarty.

EASTER IN THE HIGHLANDS Board between 4pm and 6 pm Inverness (Dochgarroch) to disembark Fort William (Banavie). This cruise commences with an evening sail from Dochgarroch to Foyers, where there will be opportunity to visit the waterfalls. Onto Fort Augustus where we can sample Scottish Hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk up General Wade's Military Road. Travelling up the staircase of locks, along the canal to Loch Oich. Here there is opportunity to walk, cycle, or try water sports. Or why not simply relax in the pool and sauna or take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel? On through the beautiful Laggan Avenue we visit Gairlochy with an opportunity to walk to Bonnie Prince Charlie's cave and the Dark Mile. On to Loch Lochy to moor at the top of Neptune's Staircase with fantastic views. You will have the opportunity to walk/cycle the Great Glen and meet us in the evening or to sail the canal and take part in walks/cycle rides from our moorings. For walkers/cyclists of The Great Glen we will discuss meeting places dependent on how far you want to travel each day. As well as walking and cycling, fishing is available, or, if you feel like being less active simply sit and relax and appreciate the scenery as we sail gently on.

EASTER IN CALEDONIA Board after 4 pm in Fort William (Banavie) to sail the following morning, disembark in Inverness (Dochgarroch) after breakfast. From Banavie we leave Neptune's staircase to sail Loch Lochy on to Gairlochy with an opportunity to walk to Bonnie Prince Charlie's cave & The Dark Mile or take the opportunity to cycle, try water sports or just relax in the pool and sauna. We then sail on through the beautiful Laggan Avenue to Loch Oich where you can take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel situated in a commanding position on the side of the loch or maybe try your hand at fishing. Sail on along the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus & down the staircase of locks to sample more Scottish hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk along General Wade's Military Road. Then on to Loch Ness visiting Foyers where you can walk to the falls. We then sail on passing the famous Urquhart Castle and maybe even spot the Loch's most famous inhabitant. Continue down the canal to disembark at Dochgarroch.

EXPLORE LOCH NESS Sail along the canal to Loch Ness, stop at Foyers, walk to the waterfalls. Travel on to Fort Augustus. Opportunity to visit the Clansman Centre, or walk along General Wade's Military road. Sample real Scottish hospitality. Back along Loch Ness, passing Urquhart Castle on the way, always remembering to look out for Nessie, returning to Dochgarroch.

EXPLORE THE GREAT GLEN Starting our trip from the shadow of Ben Nevis travel to Gairlochy and onto Loch Lochy. Through the beautiful Laggan Avenue onto Loch Oich with opportunity to walk up Creag nan Gobhar from where there are spectacular views of the Great Glen. Or take the flatter walk along the old railway. Cycle, or try water sports, or just relax in the pool and sauna and then take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel. Travel along the canal down the flight of locks at Fort Augustus with opportunity to visit the Clansman Centre and find out about how the clans lived or walk along General Wade's Military Road and sample Scottish hospitality. Then on to Loch Ness itself stopping at Foyers with opportunity to visit the waterfalls, passing Urquhart Castle, down the canal to arrive in Inverness (Dochgarroch).

GREAT GLEN ENCOUNTER Board between 4pm and 6 pm Inverness (Dochgarroch) to disembark after breakfast in Fort William (Corpach). This cruise commences with an evening sail from Dochgarroch to Foyers, where there will be opportunity to visit the waterfalls. Onto Fort Augustus where we can sample Scottish Hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk up General Wade's Military Road. Travelling up the staircase of locks, along the canal to Loch Oich. Here there is opportunity to walk, cycle, or try water sports. Or why not simply relax in the pool and sauna or take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel? On through the beautiful Laggan Avenue we visit Gairlochy with an opportunity to walk to Bonnie Prince Charlie's cave and the Dark Mile. On to Loch Lochy, down Neptune's Staircase with fantastic views of Ben Nevis to Corpach basin. You will have the opportunity to walk/cycle the Great Glen and meet us in the evening or to sail the canal and take part in walks/cycle rides from our moorings. For walkers/cyclists of The Great Glen we will discuss meeting places dependent on how far you want to travel each day. As well as walking and cycling, fishing is available, or, if you feel like being less active simply sit and relax and appreciate the scenery as we sail gently on.

GREAT GLEN EXPERIENCE Starting our trip in the shadow of Ben Nevis travel to Gairlochy and explore the area where Bonnie Prince Charlie hid. Glide through the beautiful Laggan Avenue onto Loch Oich. Travel along the canal and down the flight of locks at Fort Augustus with opportunity to visit the Clansman Centre and find out about how the clans lived or walk along General Wade's Military Road and sample Scottish hospitality. Then on to Loch Ness itself passing Urquhart Castle, down the canal to Dochgarroch disembarking in Inverness (Muirtown).

HISTORIC GREAT GLEN Board between 4 and 6pm Inverness (Dochgarroch) to disembark Fort William (Corpach) after breakfast. This cruise commences with an evening sail from Dochgarroch to Foyers, and an opportunity to visit the waterfalls. Onto Fort Augustus where we can sample Scottish Hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk up General Wade's Military Road. Travelling up the staircase of locks, along the canal to Loch Oich. Here there is opportunity to walk, cycle, or try water sports, relax in the pool and sauna or take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel situated in its commanding position on the side of the loch. On through the beautiful Laggan Avenue to Gairlochy and then to Loch Lochy. Descend Neptune's Staircase while taking in the fantastic views of Ben Nevis finishing at Corpach basin.

JACOBITE LOCHS & LEGENDS Board in Fort William (Banavie) to disembark in Inverness (Dochgarroch). Learn about the history of Fort William after the Jacobite Rebellion or take the mountain gondola trip with amazing views of Ben Nevis. Sail from Banavie through Loch Lochy to Gairlochy where you can visit Bonnie Prince Charlies cave, the Clan Cameron museum or Loch Oich water park where you can try your hand at water sports or relax in the sauna, take a cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel situated in its commanding position on the side of the loch. Sail Loch Oich to Fort Augustus where you can visit the Clansman Centre, walk along General Wades military road. We spend the night in Fort Augustus where we can offer the opportunity to listen to live music, storytelling, whisky tasting or all three! (full details on request) Sail into Loch Ness & stop for the night at Foyers where you can walk to the famous waterfall, after dinner visit the pub & sample the many malt whiskies on offer. The next morning after breakfast we continue to sail Loch Ness visiting the famous Urquhart Castle. Our trip ends in Dochgarroch where you will disembark after breakfast.

LOCKS, LOCHS & LEGENDS Board after 4pm in Inverness (Muirtown), disembark in Inverness (Muirtown) after breakfast. Our voyage starts in the basin travelling up the Muirtown locks along the canal and on to Loch Ness. Stop at Foyers with a chance to walk up to see the waterfalls. Sail to Fort Augustus to visit the Clansman Centre, or walk up General Wade's Military Road. Or just relax and watch the activity in the locks whilst sampling the Scottish hospitality. Sail back to Inverness down Loch Ness passing Urquhart Castle and looking for its famous inhabitant, through the locks at Dochgarroch and Muirtown to the basin in Inverness.

LOCH NESS CEILIDH WEEKEND Board after 4 pm Inverness (Dochgarroch) to disembark Inverness (Dochgarroch) late afternoon. Join us for a night on board with live music. Travel to Fort Augustus the next day for another Ceilidh in the evening. Next morning, sail along Loch Ness for a walk to the waterfalls at Foyers, finally to disembark late afternoon at Dochgarroch.

SAIL CALEDONIA Could you race your boat from Sea to Sea using only sail or oar power? For more information see www.sailcaledonia.org

SEA TO SEA, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Board after 4 pm in Fort William (Corpach) to sail the following morning, disembark in Inverness (Muirtown) after breakfast. New to our regular itinerary, this has proved a popular trip experiencing both sea and canal. Sail to Loch Leven via Loch Linnhe to experience the majesty of the Ben Nevis and the Glencoe region from the sea. Fish for your own lunch and take the dinghy to explore the coastline and historic loch. Return to the canal at Corpach and then travel up Neptune's Staircase to Banavie. On through Gairlochy to Loch Lochy. Pass through the beautiful Laggan Avenue to Loch Oich. Here there is opportunity to walk, cycle, or try water sports. Relax in the pool and sauna or take cream tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel situated in a commanding position on the side of the loch. Sail on to Fort Augustus to sample more Scottish hospitality, visit the Clansman Centre or walk along General Wade's Military Road. Then on to Loch Ness passing the famous Urquhart Castle and maybe even spotting the Loch's most famous inhabitant. Continue down the canal to Muirtown and out to sea exploring the Moray and Cromarty Firths. See dolphins and maybe whales around Chanonry Point, fish for your lunch and explore the historic village of Cromarty before returning to Muirtown.

SEAFOOD & SAIL ON LOCH NESS Evening sailings 7pm to 10pm �49 per person Booking Essential Seafood and Sail Cruises as part of the Highland Food and Drink Festival 2008. Enjoy a celebration of food and scenery with a Scottish seafood buffet whilst sailing on a traditional herring drifter on the legendary Loch Ness

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