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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise
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214 Ratings
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Experience the Firth of Forth: 1.5-hour cruise with stunning views, rich history, and wildlife sightings. Upgrade for Inchcolm Island landing.
Experience the Firth of Forth: 1.5-hour cruise with stunning views, rich history, and wildlife sightings. Upgrade for Inchcolm Island landing.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Forth Road Bridge - As you pass under the Forth Bridge on our 90-minute cruise, marvel at the engineering brilliance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The towering red steel structure, a symbol of Scotland, is breathtaking up close, offering a unique perspective of its intricate design and historical significance.
- Inchcolm Abbey and Island…
- Forth Road Bridge - As you pass under the Forth Bridge on our 90-minute cruise, marvel at the engineering brilliance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The towering red steel structure, a symbol of Scotland, is breathtaking up close, offering a unique perspective of its intricate design and historical significance.
- Inchcolm Abbey and Island - You’ll visit the picturesque Inchcolm Island, home to the well-preserved Inchcolm Abbey and stunning coastal views. On select sailings, there’s an option to disembark and explore the island’s rich history and natural beauty up close, making your cruise even more memorable.( There is an option to purchase landing passes for Inchcolm Island via our ticket office, please speak to staff regarding availability).
- Forth - Delight in breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth, from the majestic bridges to the scenic coastlines. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including seabirds and seals, as you glide through these picturesque waters, making every moment of your journey a visual and natural feast.
- Inchgarvie Island - Nestled beneath the iconic Forth Bridge, this small island once served as a strategic defense point, with remnants of its ancient fortifications still visible today.
What's Included
- On-board restrooms
- Fully stocked bar available for food/drink purchases
- On-board restrooms
- Fully stocked bar available for food/drink purchases
What's Not Included
- anding and/or facility fees
- Use of Binoculars
- anding and/or facility fees
- Use of Binoculars
Additional Information
Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh and Fife from our top deck. Enjoy informative commentary on the area’s rich history and wildlife, and keep your eyes peeled for seals and a variety of seabirds, including the…
Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh and Fife from our top deck. Enjoy informative commentary on the area’s rich history and wildlife, and keep your eyes peeled for seals and a variety of seabirds, including the charming puffins.
For a truly special experience, consider upgrading* your ticket to include a landing on Inchcolm Island. Simply ask our staff about this option when collecting your boarding passes.
*Upgrade includes an additional admin charge and landing fee.
Location
Maid of the Forth
Newhalls Road
All passengers make their way to our ticket office at the top of Hawes Pier, next to Hawes Pier car park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(214 Ratings)
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Venture20467066805
Jul 29, 2025
Wonderful Cruise on the Firt of the Forth - Excellent the 90-cruise to see the three bridges from different eras. All crews are very friendly and accommodating. The audio explanations are very informative. The boat is very clean. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
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Go56062235160
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing experience! - We took the 3hr Inchcolm tour and had a spectacular view of the wonderful bridges! We recommend that any tourist take the train here from Edinburgh.
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Scenic30863085262
Jul 25, 2025
Excellent way to view the bridges - Excellent views of the bridges and the islands. Interesting commentary, clean and comfortable with professional crew.
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Prometheus1974
Jul 21, 2025
Beautiful island and impressive bridges - Introductory info: The 90-minute boat tour includes the three bridges over the Firth of Forth. We had additionally booked the visit to the island of Inchcolm. It costs more and takes over 3 hours in total, but is (basically) worth the extra charge.
On the island there is a quite well-preserved abbey and seagulls as well as seals to visit with a bit of luck. We were lucky with the weather, with the typical Scottish weather such a tour would not be recommended.
It is also important to read carefully when booking that additional landing fees of 26 pounds (for 2 adults and 2 children) are due, and that you get the paper tickets before boarding the boat. Otherwise you'll be sent back and allowed to queue again.
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Safari55983244684
Jul 15, 2025
Excellent trip to the Island - Will just review the boat trip here and the Island on its own page.
On a visit to Edinburgh and friends they booked this trip to the Island. They had in fact never been before. They had booked online and just had to present booking at the small hut. We hadn’t long to wait for the boat and sat ourselves at the back (non-pointy end). It was a gorgeous day and very busy on the boat.
On the way there and back there is a commentary given. On the return the information about the bridges is fascinating. There are snacks, a bar and toilet. We saw seals and a Puffin. The Captain detouring to see seals. Best of all the guy that walked around sitting with passengers or standing and joking and giving additional information.
All in all a great boat trip👍
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Jackiens3319uh
Jul 9, 2025
Great trip - Great day out, the 1.5 hrs on the island was enough, 3 hrs round trip, the boat trip and information on the trip was really good. Staff were all very friendly. Worth a trip. Nice weather too.!
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David
Jul 9, 2025
Firth of Fourth sightseeing Cruise - Great morning out on the sea with plenty to see & learn about the historic facts of the Firth of Forth. Excellent photo opportunities along the way with an opportunity to hop off for few hours exploring on Inchcolm island. Good solid clean boat with refreshments available
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Gstaa
Jul 8, 2025
‘Must do’ 3 bridges boat trip in Firth of Forth - What a wonderful way to spend 90minutes when in Edinburgh. This boat trip was so interesting with an excellent commentary packed with facts with regard to build, era and size of the bridges. Even on a windy damp day with a mild sea swell, the views were stunning. An absolute joy. Oh and a shop with refreshments too!! Thank you guys.
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Nikki_f
Jul 22, 2025
Beautiful views - Overall this tour was great. Beautiful sights and great commentary from the boat. It had a bar and eatery on board. We were lucky the weather was beautiful and sunny. We saw sea lions sun bathing on a buoy and lots of sea creatures and birds! And Gnome island was cute. My only complaint is that Viator did give us the option to purchase the Inchcolm island stop, missed opportunity.
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Passenger751102
Jul 15, 2025
Fun day out on the water, but watch out for misty clouds… - Unfortunately, some misty clouds came in and made the bridges hard to spot, but the boat was clean, the crew was great, and aside from the cloudy mist, an enjoyable experience.
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