
Inchcolm Island Cruise – Iconic Landmarks
Discover the magic of Inchcolm Island
Embark on the Inchcolm Island Cruise for a delightful blend of history, natural beauty, and marine adventure. This sightseeing cruise, offered by Forth Boat Tours, takes you along the Firth of Forth, providing breathtaking views of iconic landmarks such as the Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Edinburgh skyline. Enhance your experience with an optional 90-minute landing on Inchcolm Island, known for its medieval abbey, rich wildlife, and peaceful surroundings.
Highlights
- Explore the Firth of Forth – Enjoy a guided journey through this picturesque estuary, home to rugged coastlines, unique rock formations, and abundant wildlife like seals and seabirds. The onboard commentary ensures you don’t miss a single highlight of this spectacular landscape.
- Discover Inchcolm Abbey – On Inchcolm Island, visit the 12th-century abbey and delve into its fascinating history. Stroll around the island and immerse yourself in its serene atmosphere, surrounded by stunning vistas of the Firth.
- Iconic Sights and Marine Life – Witness the engineering marvels of the Three Bridges and catch a glimpse of marine life in their natural habitat. From puffins to seals, this cruise offers a unique opportunity to connect with Scotland’s coastal environment.
Good to know before you arrive
Wrap up warm and head to the outside decks and look out for the marine wildlife! There are seabirds, seals, puffins, and watch out for the occasional porpoise.
- Tours run daily from 1st April – 31 October (reduced hours in October).
- Tours are a minimum of 3 hours – 90 minute boat tour and 90 minutes on Inchcolm Island.
- Depart from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, EH30 9TB. If a cruise ship is in port, departures may be from Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry, EH30 9SQ).
- Landing Pass to the island is not included. You must purchase a landing pass to land on Inchcolm Island which is available at the Forth Boat tours kiosk. Adults £7.50/concession £6.00/Child £4.50.
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The Edinburgh City Pass saves you money and is easy to use. Each pass is valid for either one, two, or three consecutive calendar days and is simply scanned at each experience to gain entry.
Your pass activates when you enter your first experience during your visit. We always advise customers to start using their pass first thing in the morning as from then on it works on a calendar day basis, not 24-hour period. The Edinburgh City Pass does not include fast track access, and you can use it only once per experience.
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