Name: Maid of the Forth
Rating: 5.0

Maid of the Forth

Maid of the Forth, Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Maid of the Forth offers scenic boat cruises from Hawes Pier in South Queensferry, exploring the stunning Firth of Forth. Sailing beneath the iconic Forth Bridges, the cruises combine breathtaking views, rich Scottish history, and incredible wildlife spotting. It’s a relaxing and memorable way to experience Scotland’s coastline from the water.

Choose from a 1.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise under all three Forth Bridges, or upgrade to the 3 hour Inchcolm Landing Trip with 1.5 hours ashore to explore Inchcolm Abbey and the island’s beaches and wildlife. Visitors can also enjoy the Inchcolm Guided Walking Tour, the thrilling Seafari Three Bridges and Three Island Trip aboard a high-speed RIB, or a 3 hour Evening Scottish Folk Music Cruise with live entertainment. Facilities include nearby free parking, accessible toilets, and easy access by car, bus, or train.

Sightseeing Cruise: £18.00 Adult, £10.50 Child (5–15), Under 5 FREE. Inchcolm Landing Trip: £21.00 Adult, £12.00 Child (5–15), Under 5 FREE. Seafari Trip: £35.00 Adult, £30.00 Child (8–15). Evening Folk Music Cruise: £25.00 Adult.

Overall, Maid of the Forth combines history, wildlife, and spectacular engineering views in one unforgettable cruise experience. Whether you’re exploring Inchcolm Island or sailing under the famous bridges, it offers something for families, couples, and visitors to Edinburgh alike.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

1.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise: Cruise under all the Forth Bridges and view amazing wildlife. Embark on a breathtaking 90-minute sightseeing cruise with us and sail beneath all three iconic Forth Bridges, heading towards the captivating Inchcolm Island. Experience the unparalleled beauty and impressive engineering of the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge, and the Queensferry Crossing like never before.
3 hour Inchcolm Landing Trip: Cruise & Explore Inchcolm Island with 1.5 hours ashore. Enhance your 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise by including a visit to Inchcolm Island. Explore the historic Abbey, admire the diverse wildlife, unwind on the peaceful beaches, and savour the breathtaking views.
Inchcolm Guided Walking Tour: Allow our expert 'Black Canon of Inchcolm' to guide you around the Abbey and bring the history to life of the Augustinian Canon's who lived there. Inchcolm "The Iona of the East" has an ancient past from burials to royal visitors, 12th century Abbey to military defences from two world wars. Take a walk in the footsteps of kings, clergy, sailors and soldiers. Let us venture forward into the past - you'll be surprised at what hidden tales await you!
Seafari Three Bridges and Three Island Trip: 1 Hour wildlife watching trip on board high speed Rib. Explore the three Forth Bridges and the Islands of Inchgarvie, Inchcolm, and Inchmickery in an exhilarating manner aboard our high-speed Ribs, which comfortably seat 12 passengers. Get an up-close encounter with the wildlife and gain fascinating insights from our knowledgeable skippers and guides during this thrilling journey.
3 hour Evening Scottish Folk Music: 3 Hour evening cruise with live Folk Band. Experience the magnetic charm of 'Pure Malt,' an exceptional local folk band renowned for their captivating blend of Scottish and Irish folk melodies. With their mesmerising performances, they never fail to entice the audience into a joyous sing-along session with beloved classics, creating an immersive musical experience that will leave you wanting more.

Facilities

Parking: There is a free car park along the seafront in South Queensferry, the postcode for your GPS is EH30 9TB. There is also additional free on-street parking all the way up Hawes Brae
Toilets: There is a purpose built toilet block situated at the end of Hawes Pier car park,( the opposite end from our ticket office). This has accessible cubicles and a baby change.

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Price Details

1.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise

Adult: £18.00
Child (age 5-15): £10.50
Child under five years: FREE

3 hour Inchcolm Landing Trip

Adult: £21.00
Child (age 5-15): £12.00
Child under five years: FREE

Seafari Three Bridges and Three Island Trip

Adult: £35.00
Child (age 8-15): £30.00

3 hour Evening Scottish Folk Music

Adult: £25.00

Pricing URL: https://www.maidoftheforth.co.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

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Address: Maid of the Forth, Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, UK

Post Code: EH30 9TB

Council: Edinburgh

County: Edinburgh and Lothia

By Car: There is a free car park along the seafront in South Queensferry, the postcode for your GPS is EH30 9TB. There is also additional free on-street parking all the way up Hawes Brae. The town does get very busy in good weather and weekends/public holidays so we always advise that you allow plenty time to find a space and make your way to the pier. There is additional free parking up at Forth Bridges View Point car park and at the Ferry Muir shopping centre near the Forth Road Bridge.
By Bus: From St Andrew Square (North Side)43 /x43 Lothian Country service leaves every 20 mins weekdays Monday-Saturday 30 mins Sunday (Journey Time is approx 40 mins), get off the bus at the Police Station (bottom of hill) and it is a short 15 mins walk along the historic High Street of South Queensferry to the Hawes Pier.
By Train: From Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny Station (South Queensferry), Trains every 30 mins or less and a journey time of only 20 mins. Then it is a short 10 min walk down the path from the station to the Hawes Pier under the Forth Rail Bridge.