Scotland · BOAT TOURS IN EDINBURGH
Good boat tours in Edinburgh fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands, with a Loch Ness cruise, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and village stops.
“Jim was our tour guide and we couldn’t have been any luckier. He was so informative and funny. I learned so much from his tour and we got to see the most beautiful sites.”
Full-day small-group Highlands tour from Edinburgh to Glencoe and Loch Ness, with a Loch Ness cruise, Ben Nevis views, and Fort Augustus.
“We had an excellent guide, Cameron, who enriched our excursion with valuable historical narratives and wonderful songs.”
Cruise South Queensferry to Inchcolm Island for Forth Bridge views, wildlife spotting, and an optional island stop from Edinburgh.
“Excelllent boat trip, sight seeing, guided tour and seals. We loved the bridges, castle and history around it. But for the lods seals were top of the trip!”
See the Forth Bridge and Inchcolm Abbey on a 90-minute cruise from Queensferry, with seals, seabirds, and crew commentary.
“excellent trip very informative, would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the area. We were lucky we saw dolphins and seals the weather was also spot on.”
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highland stops from Edinburgh in a small-group minibus, plus optional Ness cruise and a whisky visit.
“Nice day trip from Edinburgh. Nature walk was beautiful as was the countryside. Our guide was Richie and he was very informative and personable.”
Cruise-day Edinburgh tour with Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse photo stop, and Edinburgh Castle, plus guided coach pickup and narration.
“We have been using Tour Services for over 30 years, this was the worst experience we’ve ever experienced.”
Take a 90-minute boat cruise from South Queensferry to see Blackness Castle, the Three Bridges, wildlife, and famous Forth stories.
“Pleasant trip & interesting information throughout. Small bar area for refreshments & courteous staff. Helpful staff to board & leave boat.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh with Tantallon Castle and a Puffin boat ride at the Scottish Seabird Centre, plus North Berwick time.
“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.”
Half-day catamaran sailing from Edinburgh to Inchcolm Island, past the Forth Bridges. Coffee, shared helm, 12th-century abbey views.
“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.”
Pick the kind of day you want and see what is worth booking.
