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10 Boat Trips in Edinburgh Worth Booking

10 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $24

The 10 best boat trips in Edinburgh you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise - Spean Bridge and Pitlochry: quick Highlands resets, plus a Ben Nevis chance
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Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

1.Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,022 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Loch Ness from Edinburgh on a small-group day tour, with a sonar Nessie cruise included.

“It was a unique experience. We were amazed by the beauty of nature. Please note that it is an approximately 12-hour experience, and most of the time is spent traveling by bus. Fortunately for us, our tour guide made it pleasant with important information and explanations, as well as local music that fit the tour perfectly. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise - Forth Bridge views that feel more 3D than postcard flat
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Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

2.Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise from South Queensferry, with seals and puffins, plus optional Inchcolm Island time and close Forth Bridge views.

“It was a beautiful experience and we saw life dolphin We were told the history of trasure island Overall, it was a nice cruise”

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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure - Going under the Forth Bridge, up close
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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

3.Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

90-minute cruise from Queensferry for close views of the Forth Bridge, Inchcolm Abbey, and wildlife like seals, with onboard bar.

“The firth of forth has a special place in my heart as my father grew up right by the rail bridge as it was the only one then so it was a definite trip for me. It was great to hear about the history of the bridges and the little islands around it my daughter especially like Inch Gnome.”

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Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh - Edinburgh start, Queensferry Crossing, and getting your bearings
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Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Edinburgh Castle timing, the part that can make or break your day
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

Blackness Castle Cruise - Three Bridges Views: Deck Time, Then Warm-Up Time
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Blackness Castle Cruise

6.Blackness Castle Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

90-minute Firth of Forth cruise from South Queensferry to Blackness Castle, with Three Bridges views, guided history, and wildlife spotting.

“Pleasant trip & interesting information throughout. Small bar area for refreshments & courteous staff. Helpful staff to board & leave boat.”

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Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh - North Berwick stop: use the hour to reset and eat well
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Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

7.Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $220

Puffin boat and Tantallon Castle from Edinburgh. Small group, guided history, seabird spotting, and North Berwick town time in 7 hours.

“Tour guide, Mark, gave wonderful information on sites and Scotland culture and history. A fantastic tour. He had a great personality and the entire trip was excellent. We highly recommend this trip.”

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Half Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island and Its Abbey: The View That Reframes Your Scotland Photos
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Half Day Sailing Trip

8.Half Day Sailing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Half day luxury catamaran from Edinburgh to Inchcolm Abbey, sailing under the Forth Bridges with coffee and a chance to steer.

“When I checked the weather for Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth I must confess I was concerned. However, the skipper and his crew were capable and confident under reefed sails - even to allow myself and another aspiring sailor opportunities at the helm. A lovely day on the water with all kinds of weather. For those of you who enjoy sailing - this is a “don’t miss” opportunity.”

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Steamship Cruise, Sheepdog Demo, Foraging Walk, Trossachs Trail

9.Steamship Cruise, Sheepdog Demo, Foraging Walk, Trossachs Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $955

Private Scottish countryside day from Edinburgh: wool, wild plant foraging with Rox Madeira, Loch Katrine steamship, farms, Highland coos, and The Kelpies.

“This tour was brilliant. I had something else booked that I had to cancel due to flight delays and found this as an alternative and am so glad I did. The sheep dog demonstration was absolutely amazing to watch. The hour long trek into Read more”

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Loch Ness Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Scenic Cruise - Callander, the quick Highlands gateway stop
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Loch Ness Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Scenic Cruise

10.Loch Ness Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $109

Loch Ness boat cruise, Glencoe viewpoints, and Highlands scenery on a 12-hour day trip from Edinburgh, with Pitlochry breaks included.

“What an amazing trip! Bob our driver and guide was superb. Knowledgable entertaining and full of Scottish Charm. Well worth every penny for such a great trip. The time flew by, as every mile was a joy to experience. Loch Ness and the view from the Commando Memorial of Ben Nevis were the highlights.”

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