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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise
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233 Ratings
Queensferry
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
4.8
(233 Ratings)
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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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Alanm432
Sep 6, 2025
The best way to see the sights around the Firth of Forth. - My wife and I were fortunate enough for both of us to be given a 'Wonderdays' voucher for the Hour and a half tour of the Forth Estuary with afternoon tea. The tour booking staff kindly arranged the tour for us at very short notice and the caterers helped by supplying the food in a shorter time than normal, our thanks to them both for this.
The tour was very enjoyable and so was the afternoon tea, the quality of the food was excellent and prosecco was included as well.
The tour was helped by an interesting audio presentation which described the sites seen very well and provided interesting facts and information. The boat is a very comfortable and pleasant vessel and the crew were friendly and helpful.
A great way to spend a part of your day.
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Rossergruffydd
Sep 1, 2025
A Must Do Experience with Everything Catered For - A great shop and parking in the area is free, but get their early! The boat runs to the timetable. A fine vessel with great views, hot and cold drinks, toilets, etc. The staff are a happy professional bunch with great customer skills and wildlife knowledge - seal of approval :-) We had a constant loud speaker (not too loud) narration which brought the journey to life with lots of snippets of history, etc. They even take you under the three bridges on the return journey. The cost was fair and the experience was very memorable.
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Margaretwf8607qy
Aug 28, 2025
Afternoon trip is a must - This is a great little afternoon out. It’s a must to go onto the island. We took visitors who loved it. I’ve also taken grandkids who loved the day out
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Helen
Aug 25, 2025
A definite Must!! - Staff were helpful, informative, and very safety conscious! Could get tea/coffee!! Brilliant trip. Definitely recommend!!
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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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