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Sunday, Day 1 Banavie

We meet you at the designated meeting place and transfer to Scottish Highlander moored at moored at Banavie near Fort William. A 'Champagne Welcome' is followed by time for a walk or cycle along the towpath or a game of boules, before dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Banavie to Gairlochy

This morning we visit the Treasures of the Earth Centre. This is one of Europe's finest collections of gemstones, crystals and fossils set in simulated caverns and mining scenes. Alternative choices are the Raceway Karting Centre near Fort William with its 340 metres track and go-karts suitable for all ages (payment is made on the day, by clients, directly to the provider), or a trip on the steam train that featured in the Harry Potter movies, across the spectacular Glenfinnan viaduct back to Banavie. In the afternoon we cruise to Gairlochy. Dinner on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Gairlochy to Cullochy Lock

Morning visit through the Glen Morriston, past stunning highland countryside to romantic Eilean Doonan castle, setting for the film Highlander. Alternatively we can visit the local leisure centre and enjoy the swimming pool with waterslides and a game or two of 10-pin bowling. Leave Gairlochy for an afternoon cruise via two locks at Laggan, through Lochs Oich and Lochy and through Cullochy, mooring below the lock. Dinner on board.

Wednesday, Day 4 Cullochy Lock to Fort Augustus

Cruise across enchanting Loch Oich to Fort Augustus followed by a visit to the Clansman Centre in Fort Augustus. This 17th century living museum offers live presentations on 'Ancient Highland Life', with clothing and weapon demonstrations. The Scottish armoury includes a range of swords, sgians, axes and clothes that can be made to order. There is also a Celtic craft shop specialising in local crafts and Celtic jewellery. A chance for everyone this afternoon to enjoy golf today at Fort Augustus charming heather laced 9 holer where the official green keepers are sheep or a game of tennis at local courts! Tonight the children can join the Chef in the galley for some hands-on preparation for a delicious BBQ on deck.

Thursday, Day 5 Fort Augustus

This morning we have time to look around the pretty Caledonian village of Fort Augustus before making our way down the staircase of five locks. After lunch we transfer to Drum Farm Centre in Drumnadrochit, which focuses on children's play centred around a sunny courtyard. Within the converted farm steading there are playbarns, mini tractors, ball pond, sandpit and trampolines. Alternatively we take a visit to either Urquhart Castle, or explore the Nessie Museum. Ice skating at the local rink can also be offered today for the more active. Later in the day, when available, we watch a sheepdog trial demonstration. Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Fort Augustus to Dochgarroch

This morning we have a full day out at Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park an ideal place for the whole family. Feed the geese and swans on the many ponds. Make contact with the friendly goats and cuddly rabbit. See pot-bellied pigs, rare sheep and cattle. Learn all about how chicks develop in the egg and finally break through their shell in the incubators. Picnic lunch today and also time for the children to enjoy the Park's play area whilst parents relax with a glass or two of chilled wine. Alternatively a visit to 14th century fairytale Cawdor Castle forever linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth, housing a superb collection of tapestries, pictures and furniture with beautiful landscaped gardens. We would then also visit Culloden Moor made famous by the MacDonald's and Campbell clash. Afterwards we cruise to Dochgarroch to our final moorings. Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Dochgarroch

Passengers disembark after a hearty Scottish Breakfast for their transfer back to the designated drop off point by minibus

On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.