Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise

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…
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Fully stocked bar available for food/drink purchases
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Cindyc608
Oct 27, 2025
Great views. - Great views of the three Firth of Forth bridges and a small island with ruins of an abbey. Boat was clean and comfortable. Captain gave interesting information about the sites. We even saw a dolphin playing near the boat.
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Ellygmil
Oct 18, 2025
An excellent trip and welcoming team. - Excellent trip, from the ticket office team to the crew, they were all very helpful and welcoming. It was the dog's first time on a boat, and she did very well. The slowed down to let everyone take photos of the sunbathing seal on the buoy, which was great. The boat is welcoming for dogs and is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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Daydream704293
Oct 16, 2025
A superb cruise - The cruise was very nice and the staff very welcoming and very professional. An activity to recommend without reservation.
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Trip440212
Oct 12, 2025
First on the Forth - This cruise is a must for the casual traveler or the history buff. Don’t miss it - nice folks, well organized, great presentation on a comfortable vessel. And all at a great price
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Russellcoventry
Sep 26, 2025
An experience to be had - It was an experience enjoyed by my wife and I. The trip lasted 90 minutes and we had an excellent on board commentary about The Firth of Forth and wildlife. The time went past so quickly so perhaps that tells you how much we enjoyed it.
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Lorna_b
Sep 21, 2025
Family fun cute town - Great experience, loved seeing the bridges up close. Queensferry is a cute town and easy to get to by bus
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Naomi
Sep 13, 2025
Nice Little Cruise - Really nice trip out on the water and family owned business also. Even slowed right down to get pictures of seals. Had a pre recorded tour guide playing on speakers so you knew what the sights and interesting facts were.
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554nch
Sep 13, 2025
Bucket list trip ticked off - it didn't disappoint. - I have been wanting to take this trip for a while. The boat leaves from South Queensferry and the bus number 43 from Edinburgh stops about 10 minutes away. You can also walk from Dalmeny station in 20 minutes (it's uphill on the way back but the 43 bus stops at the station too). I chose to take the 90 minute Fourth Bridge tour. I didn't visit the Island as it did not overly interest me. However, if you go earlier in the season you can see puffins which I love. I am fascinated by the architecture of the bridges and it's not until you see it up close you can appreciate it. There was a bar onboards and the staff seemed very helpful. I loved my trip and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Commentary was pre recorded but informative.
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Eva
Nov 2, 2025
Calming trip - Nice trip even though the weather wasn’t great. Wish the puffins and seals were out. Impressive bridges, interesting history of the area.
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Annech8492fm
Sep 15, 2025
Maid of the Forth boat tour, Edinburgh - The boat tour of 90 minutes was good, about the right length. The recorded commentary was interesting although some of it was hard to hear due to the noise and loud chatter by groups of passengers, most were not listening to it. Maybe headphones would be an option for passengers who want to listen?
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).