Lord of the Glens
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mv Lord of the Glens, a lithe and tastefully decorated ship licensed by Lindblad Expeditions, cruises the Highlands of Scotland, the Caledonian Canal and the sea lochs and islands of Scotland's western coast. The 54-guest Lord of the Glens journeys through…
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At a glance
Lord of the Glens is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, in service since 1985. It carries 54 guests and 18 crew (3.0 guests per crew member) at 729 gross tons. It is the 13th largest of 19 Lindblad Expeditions ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural (10/10) and lowest for party (0/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable.
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Specs
- Guests
- 54
- Crew
- 18
- Gross tons
- 729
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 150 ft
- Beam
- 35 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 1985
- Refurbished
- 2000
- Space ratio
- 3.0
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.0
- IMO
- 8966470
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What Lord of the Glens is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 8.0
- Adventure and nature 8.0
- Cultural 10.0
- Dining 5.0
- Entertainment 4.0
- Family friendly 6.0
- Party 0.0
- Romantic 7.0
- Spa and fitness 4.0
- Staterooms 8.0
Our review
Lord of the Glens: Cruise Scotland's western coast
Lord of the Glens, a lithe and smartly decorated ship licensed by Lindblad Expeditions during the summer months, cruises the Highlands of Scotland, the Caledonian Canal and the sea lochs and islands of Scotland's western coast. The 54-guest ship journeys through this spectacular countryside in spectacular style.
The moment you step aboard the Lord of the Glens you're surrounded by the rich mahogany finishes of the reception area and lobby. The ship is tastefully appointed and brings to mind that one is in a stately country manor rather than a five-star ship.
There are 27 deluxe cabins on board, each tastefully furnished in mahogany finishes, with dressing table and stool, hair dryer, satellite TV, individually controlled air-conditioning/heating, safe deposit box, music system, internal telephone and en-suite facilities (shower, toilet and wash basin). In addition to the storage for suitcases under the beds, there is a full size wardrobe. All cabins are outside facing, with twin beds or double beds available in different categories of cabins.
Where Lord of the Glens sails
Lord of the Glens sails Scotland's highlands and islands, primarily in the summer. Itineraries involve traversing lakes and canals near Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Excursions, included in the fare, consist of castle visits, distillery visits, a Highland steam-hauled train journey and a trip to the Loch Ness Visitor's Centre. During August, itineraries also include Edinburgh's Military Tattoo. Entertainment troupes are sometimes brought on board for performances of Scottish song and dance.
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On board
The bar and lounge are located on the top deck and affords magnificent views of the surrounding scenery besides leading to the forward and aft viewing areas. Inside, the tables and bar are finished in rich mahogany, while the sofas lend a plush, colorful contrast. This splendid restaurant accommodates up to 60 diners in one sitting with tables unassigned.
Cuisine is first rate, making use of the bountiful local produce: fresh fish, meats and poultry are delivered to the vessel each day.
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On board highlights
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Urquhart Castle
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Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band
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Edinburgh Castle
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Inside and out
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The Lord of the Glens sails on the Caledonian Canal, near the Laggan Swing Bridge in Scotland. The Lord of the Glens leaving the Corpach sea lock at the western end of the Caledonian Canal in Scotland.
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