EDINBURGH
Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 9 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.
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and a Loch Ness cruise included. Long, scenic, and guide-led.
Most Popular“Long day , yet so worth it. Bus tour, great guide called Stefan that was most knowledgeable. The Scottish highlands, Glencoe and Lochness were wonderful.”
Cruise the Firth of Forth for close views of the Forth Bridge, Inchcolm Abbey, and wildlife like seals and puffins from South Queensferry.
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness cruise, Glencoe and Ben Nevis views, plus Fort Augustus on the loch.
A 1.5-hour Queensferry cruise under the Forth Bridges, with wildlife spotting, clear commentary, and an optional Inchcolm Island landing.
“excellent day trip, audio guide could be clearer, fantastic photo opportunities, would recommend”
3-hour Maid of the Forth cruise from Queensferry to Inchcolm Island for monastic ruins, wildlife, bridge views, and audio commentary.
“Lots to see in the beautiful Abbey, surprisingly intact. Walked around island where lots of birds are nesting, puffins flew by. Saw great views of Edinburgh skyline, islands and bridges. Advise bring a picnic!”
A 90-minute cruise from South Queensferry for close-up Three Bridges views, UNESCO Forth Bridge panoramas, and a shot at seals and puffins.
“The boat tour was fun, with lots of facts about the area and wildlife, and of course the bridges. The staff were friendly and had lots of extra stories and fun facts to offer as we sailed. Getting off at Incholm Island was the highlight, the Abbey had so much to see, plus walking to…”
Cruise under Edinburgh’s Forth Bridges to Inchcolm Island. Explore the abbey ruins, spot seals and puffins, and enjoy skyline views.
90-minute cruise from South Queensferry for close-up Forth Bridge views, optional Inchcolm landing, wildlife sightings, and onboard commentary.
“Great experience, loved seeing the bridges up close. Queensferry is a cute town and easy to get to by bus”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in a small-group day with whisky stop, waterfall walk, and optional boat cruise.
“What a great adventure! Matt was amazing. So friendly nice and knowledgeable, felt like a private tour with an old friend. Highly recommend!”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
