Sightseeing tours of the Firth of Forth, Inchcolm Island and the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry, Edinburgh

See the QE2 and other Cruise Ships in the Firth of Forth

Cruise Ships Sightseeing Tour

Many of the world’s greatest cruise ships will be anchoring in the Firth of Forth during 2008. You can view these immense ships up close on our popular Sightseeing Tour aboard the Forth Belle on the dates shown below. In October the QE2 will be visiting the Firth of Forth on her final British voyage before she is retired to Dubai.

Sit in the heated observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. We sail out into the Firth of Forth and close to some of the smaller islands where you'll get a chance to see all sorts of boating activities.

During your tour you’ll find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including many seabirds, seals and watch out for the occasional porpoise. Use our on-board binoculars* available from the bar to get a close-up view!

Although sightings are rare; dolphins and killer whales (orcas) have been spotted quite recently in the Firth of Forth. You never know what you might see!

On-board commentary has transcripts available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Japanese languages.

Tour Duration: 75mins.

Download a map of our tour routes (300kb jpeg image).

Optional landing on Inchcolm Island

Combine your Sightseeing Tour with a 1½ hour landing on Inchcolm Island. Explore the island’s historic Abbey - one of the best-preserved group of monastic buildings in Scotland. The Island is also a haven for wildlife and is well-known for its wartime coastal defences.

Landing tickets are available on board. Please ask a member of our staff at the café/bar.

Café/Licensed Bar

On board the Forth Belle we have a selection of spirits, bottled and draught beers, teas, coffees and light snacks as well as a range of gifts and souvenirs.

*Deposit required for binoculars

Edinburgh Tour Bus Direct Link

Edinburgh Waverley - South Queensferry

Enjoy the grand sights of Edinburgh together with a Sightseeing Boat Tour of the Firth of Forth! The bus offers a hassle-free way to travel to our Sunset and Evening Dance Cruise events too. For details and departure times or check out our Tour Bus page.

Timetable, Tickets and Bookings

Cruises depart from Town Pier, North Queensferry, For ticket reservations, please call our bookings telephone number 0870 118 1866 or purchase tickets securely online.

Date / Time	11:00	13:00	15:00	16:30	Visiting Cruise Ships
Sat 26 April					Constellation
Mon 19 May					Century
Sat 31 May					Century
Thu 12 June					Rotterdam
Mon 16 June					Grand Princess
Thu 10 July					Grand Princess
Sat 12 July					Eurodam
Tue 22 July					Norwegian Jade
Fri 1 Aug					Eurodam
Sun 3 Aug					Grand Princess
Wed 27 Aug					Grand Princess
Mon 1 Sept					Voyager
Tue 7 Oct					QE2