Inchcolm Island Ferry. Sightseeing tours of the Firth of Forth, Inchcolm Island and the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry, Edinburgh
Boat Trips to Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth
Daily Sailings from 15 March to 26 October 2008 - See Timetable
Optional landing at Inchcolm Island
Combine your Sightseeing Tour of the Firth of Forth with an optional 1½ hour landing on Inchcolm Island.
The island's former Augustinian Abbey (Historic Scotland), is one of the best-preserved group of monastic buildings in Scotland. Inchcolm is sometimes referred to as the 'Iona of the East' because of its connection with the Christian Missionary Saint Columba.
The island is a haven for marine wildlife - there are opportunities to see a variety of seabirds and you can also find many seals basking on its shoreline rocks.
During the First and Second World Wars, Inchcolm and many of the other islands in the Firth of Forth were fortified to defend against attacks on shipping. You can still find the remains of many pillboxes, lookouts, tunnels and concrete bunkers which are today defended by the island's seabird population!
Inchcolm Island (Historic Scotland) landing tickets are available on board. Prices: Adult £4.70, Senior £3.70, Child £2.35. Please ask a member of our staff at the café/bar.
Download a map of our tour routes (300kb jpeg image).
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
It is not necessary to pre-book your tickets for this cruise. You can purchase tickets on the bus or onboard the boat on the day of travel. If you wish to reserve tickets, please call our bookings telephone number 0870 118 1866
| Sightseeing Tour & Bus Link Departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bridge |
Sightseeing Tour Only Departs from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry * |
Frequency (15 March to 26 October) |
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| 10:00am | 11:00am | Daily |
| 12:00pm | 13:00pm | Daily |
| 14:00pm | 15:00pm | Daily |
| 15:45pm | 16:30pm | Daily |
Adult £16
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Adult £10
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Extras Prices shown exclude optional landing fees for Inchcolm Island which can be purchased on board the Forth Belle |
* Please Note
Sailings will depart from Town Pier, North Queensferry on the following dates only:
April 26, May 19 & 31, June 12 & 16, July 10, 12 & 22, August 1, 3 & 27, September 1, October 7