Our 2012 itinerary begins with an included coach transfer through Highlands scenery from Inverness to the ship at Kyle of Lochalsh. Evening Captain's Welcome Reception and dinner. Overnight in Kyle of Lochalsh.

Enjoy magnificent views of the Cuillin Mountains this morning on an included excursion through the Isle of Skye to the small port town of Portree. Lord of the Glens then sails south through the Sound of Sleat to Armadale and an included visit to the Clan MacDonald Centre and gardens before arriving in the village of Inverie on the wild Knoydart peninsula for overnight. The town is only accessible from the sea or by a long mountainous walk, and has mainland Britain's most remote pub.

Sail past Mallaig and the Isle of Rum to the island of Eigg, home to just 90 inhabitants and offering a glimpse of small island life. After walking on this scenic island, cruise past the Isle of Muck and round Great Britain's most westerly point at Ardnamurchan before reaching the Isle of Mull and the colourful town of Tobermory for overnight. The town has a wealth of interesting shops and is noted for its highly-painted houses on the waterfront. Moor in Tobermory overnight.

Sail in the morning along the Sound of Mull to Craignure for an included coach and ferry visit to the Isle of Iona, the last resting-place of 50 Scottish Kings, and the former Labour Party leader, John Smith, and where St Columba landed in AD563, introducing Christianity to Britain. See the Abbey and the ruins of the 13th-century nunnery, and perhaps walk to the beaches or take hilltop views. Moor in Craignure overnight.

In the morning, visit Duart Castle, the ancestral home of the Maclean clan, before sailing through the Sound of Mull and Loch Linnhe to Corpach and the entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Lord of the Glens then ascends the dramatic eight lock flight of Neptune's Staircase to Banavie, a town in the scenic shadow of Ben Nevis. Moor overnight in Banavie.

There is an included coach and train visit this morning to Glenfinnan, famous for its grand viaduct -featured in Harry Potter films - and the Glenfinnan Monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie at the head of Loch Shiel. Lord of the Glens continues onwards to Gairlochy before entering Loch Lochy, the superb scenery continuing through Loch Oich and the canal to the picturesque town of Fort Augustus. Moor in Fort Augustus overnight.

At Fort Augustus a series of six locks lowers Lord of the Glens to the level of the huge Loch Ness. Halfway along Loch Ness take in the majestic scene of Urquhart Castle before entering Loch Dochfour. There is an afternoon visit to Culloden, site of the famous battle of 1746, now with an excellent Visitor Centre, and the prehistoric burial chambers and standing stones of Clava Cairns. Evening Captain's Farewell Reception and dinner. Moor in Inverness overnight.

Disembark Lord of the Glens after breakfast, with included transfer to Inverness station or airport.