Transfer from Inverness to Dochgarroch and embark MV Lord of the Glens at the northern head of the Caledonian Canal. Meet fellow guests at the captain's Welcome Reception as Lord of the Glens cruises Loch Ness to her overnight mooring at Fort Augustus.

MV Lord of the Glens ascends a tier of six locks at Fort Augustus, emerging into Loch Oich, where there are views of gentle tree-carpeted shores; and to Loch Lochy, edged with mountains. Arriving at Banavie, the ship descends through the eight locks of Neptune's Staircase for wonderful views of Ben Nevis at Fort William, from where a journey on the West Highland Line crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct. After a visit to the famous monument at the head of Loch Shiel, return to Corpach where MV Lord of the Glens moors overnight.

Lord of the Glens leaves the Caledonian Canal and sails nine miles down the length of Loch Linnhe, with spectacular views of the Argyll Mountains. Arriving in Craignure on the isle of Mull, visit Duart Castle, the grand seat of Clan MacLean for 400 years, and Torosay Gardens. These delightful gardens date back to the 1900's, and contain 19 statues originating from a deserted villa in Padua.

The small harbour town of Tobermory is well-known for the row of brightly-painted houses facing out to sea. There is free time this morning to explore its shops, galleries and cafés before sailing to Oban for the captain's Farewell Reception and dinner.

Disembark MV Lord of the Glens in Oban, a pretty harbour town on the Firth of Lorne overlooked by McCaig's Folly, an unfinished copy of a Roman amphitheatre. Transfer back to Inverness through the scenic Scottish highlands.