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Scotland THE MAGIC OF THE HIGHLANDS

"In these bewitching landscapes of extremely abundant greenery, your boat suddenly becomes like a reassuring bastion against the vastness of the area."

As in another world... Myth or reality... Does anyone know how many legends have been haunting this region in the mists of times? The Caledonian Canal sits at the heart of the Great Glen fault. The Canal connects a series of Lochs - Lochy, Oich and Ness - before reaching Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. Mysterious Loch Ness lies at the center of your cruise, relax on deck as you pass over the dark waters, and wonder what might be below. The Highlands grandiose and cosmic scenery inevitably exerts mystery, dreams and fascination... Here mountains look the size of beyond and nature spells charm at its most untamed... Departure for an extraordinary cruise! From Inverness to Fort William, at the heart of the great Glen fault, the Caledonian Canal reveals its magic: On either side, mountain slopes and hillsides clad in a green and purple mantle of heath and silvery heather; Not far from an austere looking castle, a few sheep raise their heads and scatter; elsewhere, you find yourself alone in the middle of a loch, in the middle of space... The wake of the boat breaks into slow ripples that reflect the setting sun... Unique moments... Sheer magic! In the evening, in the soft and subdued lights of a pub, let the magic continue... Enjoy a Single Malt whisky whilst being rocked by the notes of a Gaelic harp... tomorrow there might be some fishing or a game of golf... Who knows?

Flavors of the region: Hearty soups and broths brimming with local vegetables and tasty meats and filling home cooking such as haggis, dumplings and black puddings can be found in restaurants throughout Scotland. Renowned for having a sweet tooth, the Scots enjoy cakes, sweets and shortbreads at high tea in the afternoon.

Our cruise boats are located in the city shown in red on the map: Click on Laggan on the map to discover the cruising possibilities and the type boats from our boating center.

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Our cruise suggestions from Laggan

One week cruise

Itinerary: Laggan - Inverness - Banavie - Laggan

Caledonian Canal

Round Trip

A Highland Fling

The Loch-Ness Cruise: Cruise the Caledonian Canal for a true taste of the Highlands. Take in the sights at Loch Oich and the great water sports facilities at the Great Glen Water Park. Learn more about Highland life at the Clansman Centre in Fort Augustus, one of the most picturesque villages on your route. See if you can spot the monster in Loch Ness and visit Drumnadrochit - the centre of monster-spotting activities and a great base for pony-trekking. Overlooking Loch Ness, you can visit the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle, another spectacular monster spotting location. Pack a picnic and see if Nessie makes an appearance! Spend time in Inverness - Britain's youngest city. Return via Gairlochy under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain and on to Neptune's Staircase at Banavie overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Fort William.

193 km - 10 locks

Two week cruise

Itinerary: Laggan - Inverness - Banavie - Laggan

Caledonian Canal

Round Trip

The Full Highland Experience - As above with some classical Highland excursions. At Banavie, take a trip to Mallag, a small fishing town on the wild western coast of Scotland, using the West Highland Railway line, renowned as one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Spend time in Inverness, sightseeing, shopping (get kitted out in a kilt!) and even dolphin watching - you can take a trip from Inverness harbour to watch bottle-nosed dolphins in the Moray Firth. Anglers may like to spend a day fly-fishing for salmon on the river Oich or trolling for salmon on Loch Ness. Cruise to Banavie and take a gondola up Anoch Mor beside Ben Nevis to admire the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands. The Snowgoose restaurant awaits you at the top along with the Mountain Discovery Centre and World Cup Downhill mountain bike track. Cycle down her at your peril!

193 km - 10 locks

OUR FLEET IN SCOTLAND:

Crown Class Series includes: WV102 - WV104 - WV106 - WV118

Crown Class Series - An exclusive series with accommodations for 2 to 10 people. The Crown Class is a new generation of high quality boats with elegant lines, exceptional comfort and superb interior layout; two steering positions, ease of handling and spacious sun decks.

Traditional Class Series includes: WV207 - WV208 - WV211

Traditional Class Series - Our wide range of traditionally built boats are practically equipped and generously fitted for for comfortable canal cruising and river navigation. Whatever you budget an whatever you party size, you can be sure of finding a boat that perfectly balances your needs for easy cruising with holiday comfort. From a party of two to a party of 12, you will find our boats well designed, generously sized and perfectly equipped.

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Rental Periods and Extra Charges:

Week: Departure between 4 and 6 p.m. return between 8 and 9 a.m.

Extra Days: Price is calculated by dividing the weekly price by 7.

Weekend and Short Break:

Why not take a short break and enjoy cruising over a weekend? You can choose to cruise for a few days before 18 June or after 14 September.

3 nights/2day = 55% of the weekly hire price

4 nights/3 days = 65% of the weekly hire price

5 nights/4 days= 75% of the weekly hire price

One Way Cruises: Supplemental charge of $200. Vehicle transfer, if required, 95 Euros (approx $125).
Extended Cruises: Cruises of 9, 10 or 11 days are available in all regions on all boats . These cruises will be invoice pro rata to the number of days.
2 Weeks or More: 5% discount for a 14 to 20 days cruise, and a 10% discount for 21 days or more for all types of boats.
Group Discount: By taking a holiday with a family or friends, and booking two or more boats at the same time and leaving the same base on the same dates on the same itinerary, you will qualify for a special discount of 7%.
Combining Discounts: All discounts are available for holidays in all areas (unless a precise area is mentioned) and only applicable on one week week cruise or longer. It is possible to use more than one discount up to a maximum discount of 15%.
Departure days: Departure days are Monday, Friday and Saturday.
One week = 7 nights. Where your holiday overlaps two seasonal periods, the price is calculated according to the number of days falling in each period.

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2007 BOAT RENTAL PRICES BY SEASON IN U.S. DOLLARS

Boat Style Number	Boat Name	Adults + Children	Up to 4/27	4/28 to 5/25	5/26 to 6/01	6/02 to 6/15	6/16 to 6/29	6/30 to 7/13	7/14 to 8/31	9/01 to 9/07	9/08 to 9/21	9/22 to 9/28	9/29 to 10/19	10/20 to 10/26	10/27 & After
Crown Class			A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M
WV102	Clipper	4	1795	2280	2820	2810	2830	3140	3190	2340	2300	1730	1730	1730	1575
WV104	Crusader	6	2215	2500	3140	3200	3240	3415	3745	3200	2755	2115	2065	2065	1895
WV106	Classique	8	2230	2920	3195	3265	3445	3835	3975	3240	2820	2180	2145	2140	2065
WV118	Consul	4+1	1665	2120	2305	2525	2550	2775	2785	2240	1790	1655	1590	1550	1345
Traditional Class
WV207	Consort	2+2	990	1275	1470	1495	1520	1620	1635	1435	1240	1120	1040	995	950
WV208	Osprey	4+2	1140	1475	1630	1640	1660	1845	2190	1660	1460	1265	1180	1205	1040
WV211	Braemore	4+2	1500	2115	2625	2650	2685	2705	2730	2170	1915	1640	1615	1615	1515

ALL PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS (prices quoted in Euros will be paid at the base)

Extras:

Bike hire: Standard bike = $40/week - Mountain bike = $55/week payable at the base
Pet: 50 Euros (approx $65) payable at the base
One-way supplement: One week $200. This does not include transfers of vehicles or passengers
Cancellation insurance $79.95/person
Cruising guide $26 to $39

Prices Include:

Boat Hire and its equipment
Fully equipped galley
Boat Equipment, crockery and linen (depending upon the number of people aboard: Duvets, sheets, duvet covers, bath towels, tea towels, table cloth)
Cruising Instructions on the day of departure
Cruising Documents - Captains handbook and tourist map. The Captain's manual includes all the relevant information for your boat and its equipment, the locks and local cruising rules.
Technical help available 7 days a week

Prices Do Not Include:

Fuel and oil
Waterway guide
Travel to and from the departure base
Bike hire
Garage or car park
Personal holiday insurance (Optional: Cost is according to the policy chosen)
Cancellation insurance
Damage Waiver - between $50 and $100 (between $50 and $70 in Scotland)
Navigation maps
Final cleaning
Security deposit (between $700 and $1200
Consumables - Charged at the end of your cruise; between $15 and $40 (between $70 and $170 in Scotland) subject to fuel price variations, per day, depending on the size of the boat and the time spent cruising (shown by on-board engine hour meter).
Consumables deposit - 150 Euros (approx $195.00) to be paid on arrival. It is refundable when you return the boat and once you have paid for the consumables used during your cruise.

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