--- title: Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 315 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [de, cmn, yue, en, it, pl, fr, es] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/stunning-90-minute-firth-of-forth-sightseeing-cruise-adventure/ --- # Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure **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 315 reviews at €21 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh and Fife from our top deck. Enjoy informative commentary on the area's rich history and wildlife, and keep your eyes peeled for seals and a variety of seabirds, including the charming puffins. For a truly special experience, consider upgrading* your ticket to include a landing on Inchcolm Island. Simply ask our staff about this option when collecting your boarding passes. *Upgrade includes an additional admin charge and landing fee. ## Before you book - Meeting point: All passengers make their way to our… - 4 start times: between 10:30 and 15:45 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €12: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 315 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Maid of the Forth ## What's included - Restroom on board - Fully stocked bar available for food/drink purchases ## Not included - Use of Binoculars ## Itinerary 1. **Forth Road Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - As you pass under the Forth Bridge on our 90-minute cruise, marvel at the engineering brilliance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The towering red steel structure, a symbol of Scotland, is breathtaking up close, offering a unique perspective of its intricate design and... 2. **Inchcolm Abbey and Island** (pass by, no stop) - You'll visit the picturesque Inchcolm Island, home to the well-preserved Inchcolm Abbey and stunning coastal views. On select sailings, there's an option to disembark and explore the island's rich history and natural beauty up close, making your cruise even more memorable.(... 3. **Forth** (pass by, no stop) - Delight in breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth, from the majestic bridges to the scenic coastlines. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including seabirds and seals, as you glide through these picturesque waters, making every moment of your journey a visual and natural... 4. **Inchgarvie Island** (pass by, no stop) - Nestled beneath the iconic Forth Bridge, this small island once served as a strategic defense point, with remnants of its ancient fortifications still visible today. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 12:15, 14:00, 15:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point All passengers make their way to our ticket office at the top of Hawes Pier, next to Hawes Pier car park. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQV48Sf3Hh0gRpb4OxvwsYVk ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## More in Edinburgh - All Edinburgh tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/stunning-90-minute-firth-of-forth-sightseeing-cruise-adventure/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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