Caledonian Discovery

Cruising Holidays with activities on the Caledonian Canal in the Great Glen

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Caledonian Discovery has two large holiday barges that cruise Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands of Scotland, providing a unique holiday experience amidst superb Highland scenery.

You can have a holiday of gentle relaxation or fun and adventure with lots of activity – it really is up to you!  Optional activities include walking, cycling, canoeing, and sailing and in addition, on our themed weeks we offer wildlife or music.

Caledonian discovery Ltd was formed in 1996 and is owned by Martin Balcombe. Martin ran the company very successfully with a single barge, Fingal of Caledonia, the second barge Ros Crana of Caledonia set sail on her first cruise in May 2013 doubling the capacity of the company. The year 2020 also announces the start of our 25th season of successful operations in the Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen.