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Caledonian Discovery

The Slipway | Corpach, Inverness PH33 6NB, Scotland
01463 233140
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Fingal of Caledonia on Loch Lochy in the Caledonian Canal
Fingal moored and canoes at the ready!
Fingal on her winter mooring at Banavie, by Fort William, Scotland
Walking on the Great Glen Way
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Ranked #10 of 21 attractions in Inverness
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Fingal of Caledonia cruises the Caledonian Canal offering holidays with optional activities. The converted holiday barge offers accomodation for 12...... more » Owner description: Fingal of Caledonia cruises the Caledonian Canal offering holidays with optional activities. The converted holiday barge offers accomodation for 12 guests in ensuite twin cabins. All meals are freshly prepared by our resident cook using plenty of local produce. Guests can choose to walk, cycle, canoe, sail or just sit back in relax as the holiday barge cruises through Loch Ness and the Great Glen. « less
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gaeltraveller
Scotland
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Flexibility and activity on water”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011
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This was a great cruise in variable weather (it rained a lot). Despite this there were several hill walks (including Munros) that you could choose to take part in. The drying room at the end of each day proved very popular! Food was good whether onboard or the packed lunches and the company around the table was great fun with... More

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Lucy066, Public Relations Manager at Caledonian Discovery, responded to this review
27 September 2011

Thank you for your lovely comments. Glad you enjoyed your trip with us. Best Wishes from everyone in the Caledonian Discovery Team. More

badger068
Billericay, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“It would revive any jaded spirit.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2010

My legs ached horribly. I mean, up to15 miles in a day - up hill and down dale. I got soaking wet. And they got this townie into a canoe! I loved every minute!! The captain and crew - everyone a star . (Special mention - Swampy, Sol, Ali, Tree and Tracey.) The food - fresh and yummy, diet, what... More

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LynnLaramy
South Devon
1 review
1 helpful vote
“Wonderful wonderful wonderful -”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2009
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Fantastic opportunity of travelling the Caledonion canal without any hassle. Take a trip on this lovely renovated old barge. Lots of opportunity for exploring plus loads of activities that you can do to burn off some of the calories built up from three good meals each day on board. Cycling, walking, canoeing, sailing, wind-surfing - all very well supervised by... More

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agrippina9
dartford
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10 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Relaxing, Invigorating, Beguiling Scenery, Amazing experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2009
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Travelling through the beautiful Caledonian Canal on a converted barge is a once in a lifetme experience. Add to that good food, very friendly crew and amicable passengers and you cannot beat it. You need to be fairly agile to conquer the steep steps and not expect pure luxury in the cabins. More

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