1 April 2022 to 31 October 2022 – 20% off group sailings before 10.30am or after 4.00pm*
Forth Boat Tours welcomes groups and parties of all sizes and interests. From school outings and local community groups to coach parties, everyone is welcome on board to be part of our award winning cruises experience.
Come and sail on the world-famous Firth of Forth and the UNESCO World Heritage site taking in the magnificent views of The Three Bridges.
We offer free coach parking and group discounts so why not start your Forth adventure here. To avoid disappointment, we recommend groups book in advance.
All of our Cruises include:
l Group organisers and couriers travel FREE! l Bar and refreshments are available on our cruises. l Toilets available on our cruises. l Fascinating commentary available on the cruises. l Free coach parking at Hawes Pier and Port Edgar Marina. l 20% off all groups sailing before 10.30am or after 4.00pm, Three Bridges cruise only, subject to availability, pre-booked groups only*. l Easy wheelchair access on the Forth Belle only. l Discount rates on groups of more than 15.
Information for Teachers and Group Leaders
Many of our group packages have been designed with educational groups in mind and we’re keen to make the planning of your trip as easy as possible. Please feel free to contact us if we can customise your booking in any way.
School Groups – One adult leader travels free for every ten children.
Access for All
Disabled passengers are welcome on all of our group packages, but group organisers should be aware that there are some access restrictions on some of our cruises. Groups with wheelchair users are advised to contact us to confirm which vessel is operating which service.
Save time, money and hassle by choosing an all-in-one package for your group booking. The suggested itineraries below show some of our most popular all-in-one packages. Whatever package you choose, rest assured that your group will experience a warm welcome and receive the best of Scottish hospitality.
How to book
Simply complete the contact form and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements or call us on 0131 331 3030
Our cruise departs from Hawes Pier in South Queensferry. Relax onboard with friends and family while enjoying your cream tea and taking in the views of the Three Bridges, Blackness Castle, as featured in Outlander, the Fife Coastline and the marine wildlife.
Board your bus at Waverley Bridge in the heart of Edinburgh for a tour to South Queensferry, followed by a boat tour abroad one of Forth Boat Tours fleet of vessels. Edinburgh – Queensferry 35 Mins.
Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility of a Forth boat Tours Three Bridges cruise and a Day Rover ticket with the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway.
Take in the spectacular views of the Three Bridges, the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the north, and include an option landing on Inchcolm Island.
Relax onboard with friends and family and listen to the guided commentary. Take in the spectacular views of the Three Bridges, the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the north. Your cruise includes a 1 1/2 hour landing on Inchcolm Island.
A fantastic joint ticket that is ideal for groups and educational trips that includes a Three Bridges Cruise and an Original Tour on the Falkirk Wheel. The trips can be taken on the same day or at another time. This ticket is available all year round.
Enjoy both a three bridges cruise, taking in beautiful panoramas of Edinburgh, as well as 10% off entry to Go Ape Peebles.
