Queensferry: 1.5-Hour Maid of the Forth Sightseeing Cruise
ID: GYG262472-454772
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Cruise under the Forth Bridges on this award winning 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. The cruise was recently voted one of the best things to do in Edinburgh, and will display many highlights of the region to you.
Your tour will begin as you visit the booking office and gift shop to collect your boarding pass. From there, you will make your way onto Hawes Pier to board the boat and embark on your sightseeing cruise. Once the boat has departed Hawes Pier, there will be a brief safety message played to all passengers before the audio commentary begins.
The journey then starts with the boat heading under the Red Forth Rail Bridge before continuing past the historic Inchgarvie Island towards Inchcolm Island. You can listen as the skipper points out seals, puffins, and other wildlife that can be found throughout the cruise.
Once around Inchcolm Island, you can watch carefully for sunbathing seals on the Haystack before the cruise continues back under the Red Rail Bridge towards the Forth Road Bridge and the recently opened Queensferry Crossing. Once under these majestic bridges, the boat will cruise back to Hawes Pier where you will be free to disembark.
Highlights
- Spot the abundance of seals, puffins, and other seabirds and wildlife
- Enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise under the Forth Bridges
- Listen to the full commentary detailing the rich history and wildlife on the Forth
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is a short ramp from the pier to the boat, followed by 2 shallow steps into the boat
• There is a threshold step of 30 centimeters from the back to the front of the boat
• The boat has a bar serving hot/cold/alcoholic drinks
• There are both male/female toilets onboard
• Please note, this trip is non refundable within 24 hours of travel. All booking changes made within 24 hours will be subject to a £5 administration charge
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The small brick building which has ticket office signage.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
