Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise Depart from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry
ID: GYG192819-298998
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a sightseeing cruise with views of the Three Bridges, Inchcolm Island, and the medieval abbey. During your cruise, admire the sights of the Edinburgh skyline, and look for seals and puffins.
Your boat tour will depart from the South Queensferry, which is only a short distance from Scotland's bustling capital city of Edinburgh. Your tour will include magnificent views of the Three Bridges, including the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge.
In addition, you can take in the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline, the Kingdom of Fife and the historic island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey. As part of the tour you will stop at Inchcolm Island to drop off and pick up visitors. Explore the island when you purchase a landing pass from the on board bar.
Cruise along and discover the magic of the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road suspension bridge, and the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world, Queensferry Crossing.
For your comfort, relax onboard in the heated observation lounge or on the outside decks, and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar.
During your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to both see and photograph a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.
Highlights
- Get your photo opportunities of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge
- View Inchcolm Island and abbey with spectacular views of the Edinburgh skyline
- Get up close to the marine wildlife including seals and puffins
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Landing passes to Inchcolm Island are not included (these can be purchased on arrival)
Please dress for the weather
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
There is a special wheelchair ramp that can be used at certain tide heights for access to the vessel only (please provide prior notice if you require the wheelchair ramp. Only available on certain dates)
Access to Inchcolm Island is not suitable for wheelchair users
Forth Boat Tours Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, EH30 9TB. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and check-in at the Forth Boat Tours ticket kiosk within Hawes Pier.
INCLUDED
- Boat trip of the Firth of Forth
- Onboard commentary
NOT INCLUDED
- Landing passes to Inchcolm Island
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
