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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s best days out.

The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Edinburgh

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Fort Augustus and the Loch Ness sonar cruise (the highlight)
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

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1.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and a Loch Ness cruise included. Long, scenic, and guide-led.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“It was fabulous - we had a great guide (Brian) with just the perfect level of commentary and quiet time. The tour itself was a great pace for us - lots of scenic stops with time to take photos and get refreshments. We just loved it -highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see it…”

6,022 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $84.93by Rabbies Trail Burners

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Edinburgh: 'Firth of Forth' Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise - Boarding in South Queensferry and settling on the boat
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Edinburgh: ‘Firth of Forth’ Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruise

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise - Key points before you go
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Tour with Cruise

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Queensferry: Maid of the Forth 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise - Hawes Pier logistics: where to collect your boarding pass
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Queensferry: Maid of the Forth 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

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Queensferry: Sightseeing Cruise to Inchcolm Island - Maid of the Forth cruise: audio commentary and bridge time
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Queensferry: Sightseeing Cruise to Inchcolm Island

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Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise - The Best Part: UNESCO Forth Bridge Views You Can’t Recreate on Foot
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Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

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6.Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

A 90-minute cruise from South Queensferry for close-up Three Bridges views, UNESCO Forth Bridge panoramas, and a shot at seals and puffins.

★ 4.5

“We thoroughly enjoyed this 90 minute cruise, viewing the 3 bridges up close and also spending time cruising other areas of the harbour. We were able to see several groups of seals. The crew were friendly and informative. I would recommend this excursion.”

442 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.73

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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure - Hawes Pier to the Maid of the Forth: Finding the Spot in Queensferry
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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

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8.Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

90-minute cruise from South Queensferry for close-up Forth Bridge views, optional Inchcolm landing, wildlife sightings, and onboard commentary.

★ 5.0

“Overall this tour was great. Beautiful sights and great commentary from the boat. It had a bar and eatery on board. We were lucky the weather was beautiful and sunny. We saw sea lions sun bathing on a buoy and lots of sea creatures and birds! And Gnome island was cute. My only complaint is…”

237 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $24.95by Maid of the Forth

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Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Morning Start and the Queensferry Crossing Moment
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Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Getting to Leith: your Royal Yacht Britannia visit
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

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Blackness Castle Cruise - Three Bridges views you can’t recreate from shore
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Blackness Castle Cruise

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11.Blackness Castle Cruise

90-minute cruise from South Queensferry to Blackness Castle and the Three Bridges, with wildlife spotting and Scottish stories.

★ 4.5

“Pleasant trip & interesting information throughout. Small bar area for refreshments & courteous staff. Helpful staff to board & leave boat.”

39 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.42

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Queensferry: Firth of Forth Blackness Castle Cruise - Price and value: what $27 buys you (and what it doesn’t)
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Queensferry: Firth of Forth Blackness Castle Cruise

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia - Royal Yacht Britannia: why it works as your first major stop
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia

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Half Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island and the Abbey: seeing the past from sea-level
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Half Day Sailing Trip

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14.Half Day Sailing Trip

Half-day sailing on a luxury catamaran from Port Edgar to Inchcolm Island, under the Forth Bridges, with tea and coffee included.

★ 5.0

“When I checked the weather for Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth I must confess I was concerned. However, the skipper and his crew were capable and confident under reefed sails - even to allow myself and another aspiring sailor opportunities at the helm. A lovely day on the water with all kinds of weather.…”

11 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $143.98by Edinburgh Boat Charters

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Full Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island: The Scenic Break That Makes the Day Feel Worth It
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Full Day Sailing Trip

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15.Full Day Sailing Trip

Full-day sail from Port Edgar under the Forth Rail Bridge, stopping at Inchcolm and Inchkeith, with Edinburgh skyline views to South Queensferry.

★ 5.0

“Colin and the crew were awesome and very personable! I loved being allowed to sail the boat for a few minutes.”

10 reviewsFrom $241.05by Edinburgh Boat Charters

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