Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands

Day 1: To North England

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to our comfortable overnight hotel. This break in the journey gives you time to socialise with your fellow travellers and relax, ready for your holiday to begin.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 2: North England to Fort William

This morning we will continue our journey to Scotland, arriving at the Caledonian Hotel, Loch Linnhe near Fort William for five nights.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Loch Ness Cruise

Trip to Fort Augustus where we take to the waters and cruise along magnificent Loch Ness.

Breath-taking vistas, informative commentary and top of the range sonar equipment means you’ll experience the sights, wildlife, history and legend of the loch on our cruise.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Day at leisure or Mallaig

Relax in Fort William, or join our optional excursion along the Road to the Isles to the thriving fishing port of Mallaig.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Day at leisure

Enjoy a day at your own pace in Fort William.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Loch Linnhe Cruise

Scenic cruise taking in the views of Ben Nevis.

With a fascinating commentary throughout from the Skipper, this is a fantastic way to see the area and learn about the history, wildlife, geology and way of life in the beautiful corner of Scotland.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Fort William to North England

Today we will say farewell to Fort William and begin our journey home, staying at a comfortable overnight hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: North England to home

Return home.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 1: To Northern England

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to our comfortable overnight hotel. This break in the journey gives you time to socialise with your fellow travellers and relax, ready for your holiday to begin.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 2: To Fort William

After breakfast, we continue our journey northwards to Scotland and on to the Caledonian Hotel near Fort William for a five night stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Fort Augustus and Loch Ness Cruise

Travelling via the poignant Commando Memorial, we make our way to Fort Augustus, located at the southern tip of Loch Ness where we enjoy an included cruise.

Breathtaking vistas, informative commentary and top of the range sonar equipment means you'll experience the sights, wildlife, history and legend of the loch on the cruise.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Oban

We take the Argyll Coastal Route to reach Oban - a bustling harbour town situated on a sheltered horseshoe bay, protected by the Inner Hebridean island of Kerrea. This busy port town is the gateway to the isles with regular ferries departing to the Inner Hebrides. There are plenty of shops to discover, as well as a popular chocolate shop and whisky distillery!

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Day at Leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and admire the spectacular scenery from the hotel which overlooks Loch Linnhe or perhaps make your own way into nearby Fort William - a bustling town with shops and cafes. Fort William is known as the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK' and this is the start/end of the famous West Highland Way walking route.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Road to the Isles, Mallaig and Wildlife Cruise

From Fort William we take the 'Road to the Isles', a route steeped in history, to reach the thriving fishing port of Mallaig. Here we take to the waters, with the Isles of Skye, Rhum and Eigg in the distance and explore these waters that are frequently visited by a variety of birds, seals, porpoises, dolphins, whales and basking sharks.

We return to Fort William making a stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. Why not take a stroll to the Glenfinnan Monument on the shores of the loch, or admire the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct - an iconic structure also famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films!

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: To Northern England

After breakfast we leave Fort William behind and make our way to an comfortable hotel in Northern England for an overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8:

Return home.

Included meals: Breakfast