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: 1 day learn more
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 - 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
What's Not Included
  • 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 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.

Customer Ratings
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Carmondean
Aug 8, 2024
Fantastic Cruise - Loved the Cruise. Running commentary and very informative. Loved the time on Inchcolm Island, visiting the Abbey and shop. It was amazing.
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L4iney
Aug 7, 2024
Great afternoon - We had a great day out with this tour along the river. Very knowledgeable guide, very clean boat, awesome views with great photo opportunities. Inexpensive and very well organised Highly recommend
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Rosie_h
Aug 6, 2024
Three great bridges! - It was amazing to get such great and close views of the three bridges over the Forth, and to hear how each one was a record-breaker on completion. Pleasant cruise along the river and over to Inch Colm Island (I chose not to get off, but the Abbey there looks awesome!), and we saw some SEALS on the way.
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Travellingsmithy
Aug 4, 2024
Great day out - What a lovely trip to Inchcolm Island on the Maid of the Forth! Nice boat with friendly staff. 90 Minutes on the island which is really spectacular. Would highly recommend this trip. The boat is clean and even has a well stocked bar with hot and cold drinks.
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Fayabroad
Aug 3, 2024
3×3×3 - This was part of my husband's birthday experience. He is 66, we have been together 33 years and we have been married 27 years (3×3×3). What better than a trip involving three bridges. Did you see what I did there? I walk with a walking stick and at no point felt rushed as I went up or down stairs. The commentary was great and the high spot was a crew member running through the cabin informing us that there was a dolphin beside us. Brought up in Fife, I have lived for the past 33 years in the Netherlands. It is wonderful to be able to show my Dutch husband my world. He really enjoyed it.
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Trip25191446978
Jul 29, 2024
Scottish scenery is amazing . - The views were amazing...we saw seals and dolphin. Really relaxing time . Weather was amazing thats why we took great photos. Highly recommended !
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Mintymags
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing - Brilliant, well worth the money, great staff and well commentated, unfortunately we didn't see dolphins but saw seals and of course the 3 bridges
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Alison
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent first cruise - My first visit to the area and on this boat. It wasn’t very busy and it did start to rain during our cruise. Thoroughly enjoyed it as did other family members. Interesting commentary and beautiful scenery. Will definitely do a longer cruise next time.
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915jacquelinek
Jul 13, 2024
Three Bridges tours - Very last minute I decided to take my little girl on this trip. I have tried a few times before and a few things have got in the way. I can honestly say this was a great trip, we stayed on the boat but island stop is a must next time. The staff were lovely and friendly, The boat was in very good Conditions and absolutely spotless. Lots of great information too. My little girl who is 6 and myself loved this boat trip. We were also Lucky to see seals and Puffins. My little girl was also shocked to see all the gnomes on gnome island too. Thank you all
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Mandybk9437jg
Jul 12, 2024
Maid of the Forth Sightseeing Tour - Interesting and informative, the cruise took.place on a beautiful sunny day. Trip takes you under the Forth bridge, the Forth Road bridge and the Queensferry crossing, and out to Inchcolm island You can take the tour of the island, but we decided not to. This has been on our bucket list for years and did not disappoint. Would recommend.
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