Coastal Cruise
21 day Canary Islands & Scottish Highlands
Botanical Grandeur and Cruises of the Canary Islands and the Scottish Highlands
Sail MS Hebridean Sky to the Canary Islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, discovering volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and exquisite gardens. Enjoy musical performances aboard the ship by soprano Judith Dodsworth and pianist Philip Walsh. Fly to Scotland and gain a deeper appreciation for the royal garden of Dumfries House. Then join our exclusive charter of the boutique vessel, Lord of the Highlands, navigating Scotland’s famed lochs and canals. Discover remote villages, castles and gardens across the Isles of Skye and Mull, absorb dramatic Highland scenery, and cruise the Caledonian Canal to legendary Loch Ness.
This journey departs:
13 May 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Cruise Aboard MS Hebridean Sky
Enjoy an eight night small ship cruise from Tenerife to Porto, with multiple shore excursions across the Canary Islands.
Scottish Isles and Canal Cruise
Discover spectacular Scottish gardens during a cruise aboard the Lord of the Highlands small ship.
Visit Tenerife’s oldest garden
Sitio Litre garden has a fine collection of orchids and hosted Agatha Christie and the botanical artist, Marianne North.
Visit Dumfries House
See the Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden, amid 600 acres of meticulously maintained grounds at Dumfries House.
Wander Glamis Castle’s Historic Gardens
Explore the formal gardens and sweeping parklands of Glamis Castle, where seasonal blooms, ancient trees and sculpted hedges frame one of Scotland’s most storied royal residences.
Discover Armadale Castle
Overlooking the Sound of Sleat, the castle once belonged to the powerful Clan Donald. Explore its 40 acres of gardens.
Small Ship Cruising
If you’ve been thinking of embarking on a small ship coastal cruise and would like to learn more, we hope you find the following Frequently Asked Questions helpful.
Expert Botanical Guides
Be escorted by three expert Botanical Guides on your Canary Islands cruise who will bring the gardens to life - Simon Rickard, Talei Kenyon and Tracy Foster. In Scotland, be escorted by Botanical Guide Colin Crosbie
Inclusions
See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.
Escorted by three expert Botanical Guides - Simon Rickard, Talei Kenyon and Tracy Foster in the Canary Islands, and Colin Crosbie in Scotland. Aboard your Canary Islands cruise you will also be joined by cultural historian Kenneth Park and classical soprano Judith Dodsworth.
Eight-night cruise aboard MS Hebridean Sky taking up to 100 guests; a privately chartered seven-night cruise aboard Lord of the Highlands, taking a maximum of 36 guests; and five nights’ accommodation in centrally located, four- to five-star hotels
Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 52 meals and select beverages
Flight from Lisbon to Glasgow, all sightseeing, shore excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Cruise to the Canary Islands, Madeira and Porto Santo during spring and discover their diverse landscapes. Follow in the footsteps of plant hunters on La Gomera and El Hierro
Learn why Madeira is often referred to as the garden island during visits to Madeira Botanical Garden, Palheiro Gardens and Monte Palace Garden
Explore Scotland’s finest gardens, from the royal gardens of Dumfries House to other premier sites, including Dundonnell, Lip na Cloiche, Attadale, and Cawdor Castle Gardens
Uncover Highland heritage and scenery, while visiting Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye, the colourful village of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, and cruising the Caledonian Canal to legendary Loch Ness
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Guests will travel independently from Lisbon to Glasgow on the included flight. The first night in Glasgow will be spent without the accompaniment of a Botanical Guide
Private charter for up to 100 guests aboard the small ship MS Hebridean Sky
Exclusive charter of Lord of the Highlands for up to 36 guests
Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary