Z05: Sailing holidays Orkney Islands + Caledonian Canal

From Stromness on the Orkney Islands, we will sail into Scapa Flow to anchor, a large famous bay, filled with shipwrecks from both world wars. The next day we will cross over the North coast of Scotland, to the port of Wick. for this we need to cross the Pentland Firth, infamous for its strong tidal current, which can go up to 16 knots with spring tide, very special. Depending on the tide, we can also visit the small port of Helmsdale, beautiful but very shallow. This sailing area, the Moray Firth, is full of marine life and we have seen here many seals, special dolphins, as well as orcas and whales.

Then we will sail along the coast and via a beautiful anchorage we sail into the Caledonian Canal at Inverness. The Caladonian Channel is a beautiful route right through the Highlands. We will also sail on Loch Ness, although we can not guarantee that we will see the monster. If we have time we will visit Urquhart Castle. Via Fort Augustus we go through several locks up and down again. The locks are grouped, so there is space to sail on the Lochs.

The landscape is getting better as we proceed, higher mountains and more rugged scenery. At Fort William we sail out to the West Coast of Scotland. With views on the highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The last day we will sail to Oban, a beautiful trip and in the evening we go out for dinner.

The daily distances are between 15 and 30 nautical miles.

The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

Read more about our sailing holidays in Scotland

Route Z05

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

Sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.