Edinburgh · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
6 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend the night before: the 6 cruises & boat tours worth booking, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know first.
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands with a Nessie cruise, scenic stops, and expert narration.
“We have a wonderful tour with Shea who gave lots of history and local flavor mixed in. She made excellent recommendations.”
1.5-hour Firth of Forth cruise from South Queensferry, with UNESCO bridge views, Inchcolm stop, and chances to spot seals and puffins.
“brilliant trip.perfect weather,very friendly staff and captain ,just a superb trip.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Ben Nevis. Cruise Loch Ness, chase Nessie, and learn Highland history.
“My wife and I have done numerous excursions in many countries and we agreed this one was the best! We loved the small group approach of Rabbie’s tours and our guide, Sean, was absolutely awesome! He was extremely knowledgable and very witty which made our tour super fun! (hi to Sean’s mum as we’re told you read his reviews frequently)”
Cruise the Firth of Forth from South Queensferry for 90 minutes, with UNESCO Forth Bridge views, seals and puffins, and optional Inchcolm Island.
“We met wonderful people on the boat. It was a nice tour (1 hr). Dress warm in layers it gets cold. Of course you can go inside. We loved hearing the bridges histories and seeing them from the water vantage point. We saw two seals. Each tour we had after referred to the bridges and it like our secret that we knew so much them because of this tour 😊”
90-minute cruise from South Queensferry to the Forth Bridge and Inchcolm Island. English commentary, wildlife spotting, onboard bar.
“Trip was really good and went smooth. Easy for adult s and children. Stunning views. A lot of history facts were told. Recommend!!!”
Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands sights, plus whisky and a scenic walk from Edinburgh, in a small group with an optional Nessie cruise.
“We had a magnificent day! Richie, our guide and driver, was upbeat, informative, funny and very entertaining. He drove us all around the beautiful Highlands while keeping us abreast of relevant Scottish history. Our van was comfortable and we felt safe. It was an excellent experience. I would absolutely recommend this company and Richie to anyone looking to learn more about Scotland.”
