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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

4.8 · 318 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Maid of the Forth Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Start & pickup
10:30, 12:15, 14:00, 15:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cruise beneath the Forth Bridges with top-deck views of Edinburgh and Fife and commentary on local history and wildlife.

There is a restroom on board; food and drinks are available to buy, while binocular use is excluded. 4.84 from 318 reviews at €21 per person for 1h 30m.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €21 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Restroom on board
  • Fully stocked bar available for food/drink purchases
  • Use of Binoculars

Children from €12 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
318 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 307 of 318

Star breakdown of all 318 ratings

5 stars
281 · 88%
4 stars
26 · 8%
3 stars
9 · 3%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the bridge views and helpful crew; the recurring caveat is commentary that can be hard to hear.

Praised

  • Close views of the Forth bridges and photo angles unavailable from shore
  • Interesting recorded commentary about the bridges and local history
  • Friendly, helpful crew and a clean, comfortable boat
  • Wildlife sightings, with crew slowing down or pausing for photos
  • The optional Inchcolm Island landing and exploring the abbey

Complaints

  • Some struggle to hear commentary over engines or chatter, while others find it clear
  • Limited parking near the departure quay
  • Difficulty finding a taxi or Uber back to Edinburgh
  • Fog and mist can obscure the bridge views

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 July 2025 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
All passengers make their way to our ticket office at the top of Hawes Pier, next to Hawes Pier car park. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 12:15, 14:00, 15:45 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Maid of the Forth; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €12 ages 5 to 15

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund
From €21 per adult