Caledonian Restaurant

Glittering Gala Dinners

Panorama Lounge

The Panorama Lounge is a comfortable place to unwind with cosy seating areas. Contemporary in design, it has a beautiful glass atrium and offers stunning views through large windows. Our delicious afternoon teas are served in the lounge, along with drinks from the bar. It is the prefect place to enjoy a chat with like-minded fellow guests, as you travel to your next destination.

If you have questions or need any assistance at all, our friendly crew and knowledgeable guide are always on hand. Personal service on this small luxury cruise ship means our team will have your preferences memorised. So you can simply relax, knowing everything is taken care of.

Engaging Shore Visits

There is no need to decide on which tours and visits you would like to participate as these are all included, along with the services of our knowledgeable on board guide.

Knowledgeable Guides and Enriching Guest Speakers

On board Lord of the Highlands and on visits ashore, we are fortunate to have an invaluable team of enthusiastic and energetic guides, all adept in their fields, whose broad knowledge of history, architecture, culture, folklore, wildlife and flora of the Scottish Highlands and Islands adds a special dimension to our cruises. Renowned guest speakers accompany selected cruises.

A highly knowledgeable and experienced guide accompanies guests for the duration of each cruise, always there to offer information and an occasional helping hand. After-dinner talks outline the next day’s activities and shed fresh light on the unique regions through which we sail.

Our on board speakers are chosen precisely because they are among some of the best authorities in their field. Passionate about their subject, these captivating orators bring each cruise alive and are delighted to share their knowledge with their fellow guests – a true meeting of minds.

Access

Access to the vessel, whilst on the Caledonian Canal, is via a lowered stepped gangway, and a ramp gangway whilst out at sea. Internally, there are two stairways each of 11 steps that inter-connect each deck level – all have a handrail. There is no lift on board and therefore, the ship is not suitable for guests with severe mobility impairment. Guests with limited mobility can be accommodated provided they are accompanied by an assisting companion.

Air Conditioning/Heating

Lord of the Highlands is both air-conditioned and heated as and when appropriate throughout the voyage. Cabins have individual controls to regulate the temperature.

Children

We regret that children under the age of 12 cannot be accommodated.

Communication

Mobile phones are in range for most of the voyage(s), but please note some blind spots do exist, particularly in the remote lochs and islands. Mobile phones should be switched off in public rooms. Wi-Fi access is available.

Dietary Requests

Most of the usual dietary requests can be arranged providing prior notification is made. However, diets that require specific or particular religious observance cannot be accommodated.

Dress Code

Dress is generally smart casual, with perhaps a jacket worn for dinner. Extra efforts are normally made for the welcome and farewell gala dinners. Black Tie is not necessary.

Laundry

Due to restrictions on space there are no laundry facilities on board. An iron and ironing board is provided in each cabin.

Smoking

The ship operates a non-smoking policy in all of the interior and exterior areas, including cabins and balconies.

Safety

At the beginning of each voyage, the Master will conduct a safety briefing indicating the emergency procedures and facilities on board. Special care should be taken not to embark or disembark the vessel whilst in the locks. Guests should note that the companionway decks around the exterior of the vessel are principally designed for ease of access, as well as more generally for manoeuvring the vessel. Whilst berthing or navigating through the locks guests should not access these areas since they could, in certain circumstances, represent a hazard given the constant crew movements along the vessel’s length, and the stowing of fenders etc. Guests should, at all times, avoid those areas which specifically state for ‘Crew Only’.

Animals

We regret that no animals are permitted on board the vessel other than assistance dogs accompanying disabled passengers.

Medical Assistance

Since Lord of the Highlands is never more than a few hours away from port, and most times within a few minutes, medical assistance can be arranged ashore.