Sightseeing tours of the Firth of Forth, Inchcolm Island and the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry, Edinburgh
Sightseeing Tours and Boat Trips of the Firth of Forth and its famous bridges
Daily Sailings from 15 March to 26 October 2008 - See Timetable
Join us on a boat trip on the Forth Belle and enjoy unrivalled views of the Firth of Forth and its magnificent bridges and islands!
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
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 or purchase tickets securely online.
| Sightseeing Tour & Bus Link Departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bridge |
Sightseeing Tour Only Departs from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry * |
Frequency (15 March to 26 October) |
|---|---|---|
| 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