Inchcolm Island Boat Trip: 90-minute Inchcolm Island and Three Bridges Boat TripCity, Historical and Theme Tours

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Inchcolm Island Boat Trip: 90-minute Inchcolm Island and Three Bridges Boat Trip

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 90 minutes
STARTING TIME: 11.00 am, 1.00 pm & 3.00 pm (please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, EH30 9TB. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure and check in at the Forth Boat Tours office within Hawes Pier.
LANGUAGES: English
OPEN SEASONS: April to October
WHO CAN COME: Inchcolm Island boat trip is suitable for all. Family-friendly tour. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Overview

Join an Inchcolm Island boat trip and relax on a 90-minute sightseeing cruise of this UNESCO World Heritage site with friends and family. Listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar.

◾ Experience an amazing boat trip with superb views of the "Three Bridges"
◾ Enjoy incredible views and photo opportunities of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge
◾ See Inchcolm Island with stunning views of the Edinburgh skyline

About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 90 minutes
STARTING TIME: 11.00 am, 1.00 pm & 3.00 pm (please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, EH30 9TB. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure and check in at the Forth Boat Tours office within Hawes Pier.
LANGUAGES: English
OPEN SEASONS: April to October
WHO CAN COME: Inchcolm Island boat trip is suitable for all. Family-friendly tour. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Description - What to expect

Relax onboard your Inchcolm Island boat trip with friends and family and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar. Take in the spectacular views of Inchcolm Island, the Three Bridges, the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the north, the island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey, and the islands of Inchgarvie, Inchkeith, and Inchmickery.

During your Inchcolm Island boat trip look out for marine wildlife including many seabirds, and seals, and watch out for the occasional porpoise. Binoculars are available to hire for a small, refundable deposit. Just ask a member of our crew.

Your cruise includes a 1½ hour landing on Inchcolm Island. Explore the island’s historic Abbey – one of the best-preserved groups of monastic buildings in Scotland. The Island is also a haven for wildlife and is well-known for its wartime coastal defenses.

There is a café-bar serving a selection of hot and cold drinks and light snacks. Guests are welcome to enjoy the sea breeze and views from the outside decks, some of which have weatherproof seating. If the weather is less inviting, the observation lounge has fantastic views. A guided commentary means you won’t miss a thing wherever you sit. And, of course, you will get to see the three Forth bridges as you have never seen them before.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Inchcolm Island boat trip up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Firth of Forth boat trip
✔ Unrivalled views of the Three Bridges
✔ Observation lounge or outside decks
✔ A fun day out with friends and family

About the area

Inchcolm Island is a small island located in the Firth of Forth, off the coast of Edinburgh, Scotland. The island is only about 1.5 kilometers long and 0.5 kilometers wide. It is though lucky enough to be home to some of the most stunning historic landmarks and natural features in Scotland.

As you would expect, one of the most prominent features on Inchcolm Island is the Inchcolm Abbey itself. Interestingly, this well-preserved medieval abbey was founded in the 12th century by Augustinian monks. And moreover, it played an important role in the history of Scotland and was involved in a number of incredibly significant events. These include the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In addition to the abbey, Inchcolm Island is also home to a number of other historic structures. This includes a 16th-century gun battery and a World War II-era coastal defense battery. The island’s natural features include sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and a wide variety of seabirds.

Good to know

◾ You must purchase a landing pass to land on Inchcolm Island. You will be on the island for a minimum of 90-minutes
◾ Please note that on the days when we are landing on the island the last sailing of the day does NOT allow for a stopover on Inchcolm Island. We only stop at Inchcolm on the final sailing to collect passengers
◾ Access to Inchcolm Island is not suitable for wheelchair users

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Relax onboard your Inchcolm Island boat trip with friends and family and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a beverage or snack from the bar. Take in the spectacular views of Inchcolm Island, the Three Bridges, the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the north, the island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey, and the islands of Inchgarvie, Inchkeith, and Inchmickery.

During your Inchcolm Island boat trip look out for marine wildlife including many seabirds, and seals, and watch out for the occasional porpoise. Binoculars are available to hire for a small, refundable deposit. Just ask a member of our crew.

Your cruise includes a 1½ hour landing on Inchcolm Island. Explore the island’s historic Abbey – one of the best-preserved groups of monastic buildings in Scotland. The Island is also a haven for wildlife and is well-known for its wartime coastal defenses.

There is a café-bar serving a selection of hot and cold drinks and light snacks. Guests are welcome to enjoy the sea breeze and views from the outside decks, some of which have weatherproof seating. If the weather is less inviting, the observation lounge has fantastic views. A guided commentary means you won’t miss a thing wherever you sit. And, of course, you will get to see the three Forth bridges as you have never seen them before.
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