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Cruising on a Vintage Steam Boat in Scotland 2025

Even if you do not fancy visiting museums, you will definitely enjoy a sail on the Vic 32 proclaimed a "smokey living museum"

Best time: late April–mid-September

When you feel the urge to cruise somewhere with a great sense of adventure and history, there is no better choice than the vintage steamboat​ Vic 32—a beautiful ship that was built back in 1943 and is described by its present owner as a "smokey living museum." T​he ancient water vehicle will take you away from Ardrishaig and carry you on a memorable week-long voyage along the 200-year old Crinan Canal. The cruises run from late April to mid-September.

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