Dochgarroch to Corpach
Sunday,
MUIRTOWN TO DOCHGARROCH
At
4pm
we meet at the charming Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in
Inverness
and drive you directly to the Scottish Highlander.
Champagne Welcome followed by a short cruise along heather-lined canal
finishing back in the sleepy village of Dochgarroch in time for dinner aboard.
Monday,
DOCHGARROCH TO DRUMNADROCHIT
Depart at
8.30am
for the Royal Dornoch Golf Coursefor a round on one of
Scotland
's famous links courses designed by Tom Morris. (Tee Time of
10.30am
) Dornoch dates from 1616 and is internationally acclaimed.
Return to the barge. We then
cruise up the five locks to Muirtown and there is time for last minute shopping
in Muirtown. Dinner on board.
(6514 yards Par 73 + pull trolleys
available)
Tuesday,
DRUMNADROCHIT TO
FORT
AUGUSTUS
Depart
9am
to Nairn Golf Club. (Tee times of
10.30pm
) Nairn's reputation is well founded, hosting many professional and amateur
events. Several holes border the
North Sea
and whilst
Scotland
's driest course, it is possibly the
windiest! Return to the barge for a
lunch cruising Loch Ness. Since 565 AD, when St Columbus saved a swimmer from a
hungry but somewhat shy monster, regular sightings have been recorded! We moor
opposite 14th century Fort Augustus Abbey at River Oich pier. Dinner
ashore at The Caledonian Hotel (6514 yards, Par 73:pull carts available)
Wednesday
FORT AUGUSTUS TO INVERGARRY
Morning ascent of the 5 lock flight with time to wander the village and visit
antique and craft shops. We also show you the
Caledonian Canal
Heritage
Center
and see an original '30's film of the Gondolier, one of the fastest passenger
paddle steamers of its time. After lunch on board we have a round of Golf at
nearby Fort Augustus Golf Course,
(tee time
2pm
) probably the only course in the world kept manicured by a herd of sheep!
Featuring 18 tees and 9 holes in a challenging canal side setting.
We then cruise across enchanting Loch Oich and moor beneath the
Invergarry castle ruins. On our return we stop for a dram or cup of tea at Tom
Doun Trout Fishing Inn overlooking spectacular Glen Garry. Dinner on board. .
(5454 par 67 & 2727 par 34
and pull trolleys available)
Thursday,
INVERGARRY TO GAIRLOCHY
Morning cruise along the tree lined canal avenue and across Loch Lochy, past
forest and mountain scenery, to the pretty hamlet of Gairlochy. During the
afternoon we ascend Anoch Mor by Cable Car and visit a Woolen Mill selling
traditional knitwear and tweeds at
Spean
Bridge
near to the World War 11 Commando memorial. Dinner aboard.
Friday,
GAIRLOCHY TO BANAVIE
Morning cruise to Banavie and
Neptune
’s Staircase of locks. After lunch
onboard we transfer to Fort William Golf Course (Tee Time
2.30pm
). We doubt you will find a more beautiful or scenic course in
Scotland
. No two holes are the same.
The course is a mixture of parkland and heath land and the deep ruff
makes this a very challenging course. After
golf we return to the Scottish Highlander where we usually entertain the local
piper with a wee dram before the Captain’s Farewell Dinner onboard.
(18 holes, 5900 yards, Par 68)
Saturday, BANAVIE TO
INVERNESS
Passengers disembark for
Inverness
after a hearty Scottish breakfast and are transferred to
Inverness
by minibus arriving at approximately
12 o’clock
midday
.
NOTES FOR GOLF ITINERARIESHandicap Certificates are required at most Scottish Golf Clubs and must be shown to the management on arrival. Minimum Handicap allowed is Men 28 and Ladies 36
No jeans or sweatshirts are permitted on the course or in the clubhouses. All footwear must be changed after playing golf before entering the clubhouse lounge or dining room. No alcohol is permitted on the golf courses
Caddies are available at most of the bigger clubs but should be arranged well in advance. Hand trolleys are available for hire at most courses as are golf clubs. Buggies are more common now but walking is still generally the rule in Scotland. If you require a ride-on buggy for medical reasons, it will need to be booked well in advance
Caddies, trolleys and buggies can be pre-arranged by ourselves but should be paid for by yourselves directly to the golf club or caddy. Some courses cannot guarantee trolleys or caddies
ACCOMMODATION
|
REGULAR
|
VALUE
|
Charter 8 guests wholeboat
|
$31,000
|
$27,200
|
Charter 7 guests wholeboat
|
$29,800
|
$26,200
|
Charter 6 guests wholeboat
|
$28,600
|
$25,200
|
Stateroom per person
|
$3990
|
$3490
|
Suite
|
$4590
|
$3990
|
Single supplement
|
$1500
|
$1350
|
DEPARTURE DATES
|
RATE
|
ROUTE
|
Jan, Feb, March
|
Value
|
Highlands
|
April 5, 12, 19, 26
|
Value
|
Highlands
|
May
3,10, 17, 24, 31; June 7,14, 21, 28;
July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6,
13, 20, 27
|
Regular
|
Highlands
|
October
4, 11, 18, 25
|
Value
|
Highlands
|
November,
December
|
Value
|
Highlands
|
Meeting Points
Scotland - Dochgarroch to Banavie - Inverness - The Glenmoriston Town
House, Ness Bank
Highlands Cruise - Sunday 4pm. Return to Fort William by 10:30am
Banavie to Dochgarroch - Fort William - The Line Tree Hotel
- Sunday 4pm. Return to Inverness by 10:30am
Individual
Bookings: Child 12 to 17 years traveling with an adult $300 reduction
Charter
bookings: Child reduction of $300 applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.
-
All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to
guarantee departures.
-
Golf Cruises are available for charter
groups at a supplement of $800 per person. Please contact us for itinerary.
(non-golfers in the group do not pay the supplement)
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*Cycling Cruises
are available for charter groups at a supplement of $3000 per charter. Please
contact us for itinerary.
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*Walking Cruises
are available for charter groups at a supplement of $22