The 4 Boat Tours in Edinburgh to Pencil In First

1.‘Firth of Forth’ Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,383 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27Our pick

From South Queensferry, cruise beneath the Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, and Queensferry Crossing. An English audio guide covers the bridges, islands, and local history while the crew points out seals, seabirds, and occasional dolphins. You can add a landing pass for Inchcolm Island and its medieval abbey.

“The whole trip was excellent. Staff on and off the boat were very helpful and professional. Great commentary. My friends from Australia were very impressed and will recommend the trip to any of their fellow countrymen who are coming to Scotland.”

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2.Queensferry: Maid of the Forth 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 723 reviews · from $24Best value

Sail from Queensferry beneath the Forth Rail Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, and Queensferry Crossing. The 1.5-hour cruise circles Inchcolm Island, with chances to see seals, seabirds, and dolphins. You get indoor seating, a panoramic top deck, onboard toilets, a bar, and live English commentary. Island landing is an optional extra, not part of this cruise.

“loved it. Crew where helpful and friendly, even let my son see the captain and navigation system. thanks guys 🙏🙏”

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3.Queensferry: Sightseeing Cruise to Inchcolm Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 577 reviews · from $28Top rated

Sail from Queensferry on the Maid of the Forth, passing beneath the Forth Rail Bridge and along the Firth of Forth with English audio commentary. Spend about 1.5 hours on Inchcolm Island exploring its abbey, beaches, wildlife, fortifications, visitor centre, and shop before returning to Hawes Pier.

“Great day out, kids loved it. Only thing spoiled it was weather, but cant expect anything else with scottish weather.”

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4.Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Sail from South Queensferry beneath the Forth Bridge and its two newer neighbors, with views of Edinburgh, Inchcolm Abbey, seals, and possible puffins. Live commentary may come from crew members such as Graham or Antone, and you can pay extra to land on Inchcolm Island. Boats have enclosed seating and a bar.

“Excelllent boat trip, sight seeing, guided tour and seals. We loved the bridges, castle and history around it. But for the lods seals were top of the trip!”

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