All About Hotel Barge Charters: So, you want a barge cruise in Scotland this year?

Saturday, March 11, 2023

So, you want a barge cruise in Scotland this year?

Barge Cruises Available in Scotland 2023

Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

A barge cruise in the Highlands of Scotland is hard to surpass. Cruise sedately through the Great Glen between Banavie and Muirtown, navigating beautiful lochs and the engineering masterpiece that is the Caledonian Canal. Unforgettable experiences are offered by ancient castles perched on the water's edge, heather-clad hillsides, and some of the finest inland cruising in the world. Scotland’s legends of the past, the taste of single malt and the mythical inhabitant of Loch Ness all contribute to a magical charm only experienced in the dramatic Highlands.

The 2023 barge cruising season is about to begin. If the remaining dates available for 2023 don't work for you, perhaps you should consider booking for 2024... it's not too early.

We have listed current availability (as of March 11th) of the two Scottish Hotel Barges Scottish Highlander and Spirit of Scotland. Discounts mentioned below are valid for new bookings made by April 3, 2023.

Scottish Highlander

April 2-8, 2023: Open for private charter - Save 20%
May 7-13, 2023: 3 cabins open, 1 booked - Save 20%
July 2-8, 2023: 1 cabin open, 3 booked
July 9-15, 2023: Open for private charter - Save 10%
Converts to cabin week when 2 cabins book
July 23-29, 2023: 1 cabin open, 3 booked
October 1-6, 2023: Open for private charter
Converts to cabin week when 1 cabin books
October 15-21, 2023: 1 cabin open, 3 booked
October 22-28, 2023: 2 cabins open, 2 booked

Spirit of Scotland

April 2-8, 2023: 2 cabins open, 4 booked - Save 20%
April 16-21, 2023: 1 cabin open, 5 booked
May 14-20, 2023: 1 cabin open, 5 booked
May 21-27, 2023: 1 cabin open, 5 booked
June 4-11, 2023: 2 cabins open, 5 booked
July 2-8, 2023: 3 cabins open, 3 booked - Save 10%
July 9-15, 2023: Open for private charter - Save 10%
Converts to cabin week when 2 cabins book
July 16-21, 2023: 1 cabin open, 5 booked
August 27-September 2, 2023: 4 cabins open, 2 booked
October 8-14, 2023: 4 cabins open, 2 booked
October 15-21, 2023: Open for private charter

Learn More About the Caledonian Canal

Towns & Villages

Places to Visit

Scottish Whisky Trail

Scottish Hotel Barges

Scottish Highlander

Route: Caledonian Canal, between Banavie and Muirtown
Up to 8 guests
Private charters and Cabin cruises
Itineraries: Standard classic, Golfing, Honeymoon, Family, Whisky Trail
Learn more: Online Brochure