QUEENSFERRY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Under the Arches: A 2.5‑Hour Luxury Morning Sail Beneath the Forth Bridges
A 2.5-hour morning cruise from Port Edgar where you can take the helm or relax while passing under the Forth Bridges, watching seals and porpoises, and seeing Edinburgh and Fife from the water.
Under the Arches: A 2.5‑Hour Luxury Morning Sail Beneath the Forth Bridges.
Embark on a 2.5-hour morning cruise aboard a luxury yacht out of Queensferry. The Bridges Sailing Taster is presented as an introduction to sailing: guests receive a comprehensive safety briefing, can be hands-on with the lines or simply enjoy the passage beneath the historic Forth bridges, and will have opportunities to spot seals, porpoises and seabirds while viewing Edinburgh and the Fife coast from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sailing Under the Forth Bridges
The route takes the yacht under the famous historic Forth Road and Rail bridges and also passes beneath the newer Queensferry Crossing, offering an uncommon, up-close perspective of these landmark structures.
Seals, Porpoises and Sea Birds
Keep an eye out as you circumnavigate Inchgarvie and cruise the river: the itinerary calls out sightings of seals, porpoises and a variety of sea birds that frequent the estuary.
Edinburgh and Fife from the Water
The short cruise explores Fife’s coastline and gives a distinctive seaside view back towards Edinburgh; the itinerary also includes a pass that allows guests to view Britain’s redundant nuclear submarines from the river.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
The Bridges Sailing Taster unfolds as a compact maritime primer: a comprehensive safety briefing and coffee to start, followed by a 2.5-hour passage out of the marina beneath the Forth bridges, a circumnavigation of Inchgarvie around buoy 19, wildlife watching and coastal views, then a return to Port Edgar. Guests can be actively involved in sailing or simply take in the scenery from the luxury yacht.
THE LANDSCAPE
Sailing Under the Forth Bridges
The route takes the yacht under the famous historic Forth Road and Rail bridges and also passes beneath the newer Queensferry Crossing, offering an uncommon, up-close perspective of these landmark structures.
THE WILDLIFE
Seals, Porpoises and Sea Birds
Keep an eye out as you circumnavigate Inchgarvie and cruise the river: the itinerary calls out sightings of seals, porpoises and a variety of sea birds that frequent the estuary.
THE ROUTE
Edinburgh and Fife from the Water
The short cruise explores Fife’s coastline and gives a distinctive seaside view back towards Edinburgh; the itinerary also includes a pass that allows guests to view Britain’s redundant nuclear submarines from the river.
Suitability
Who it's for
Suitability and any operator-stated restrictions or notes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests are asked to bring a copy of their confirmation email.
The outing is 2 hours and 30 minutes in total.
Rates given in the operator information list Individuals at £80 and Couples at £130; booking details are provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Bridges Sailing Taster?
The trip lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Where does the trip meet and finish?
The cruise departs from and returns to Port Edgar marina in Queensferry.
What wildlife might we see?
The itinerary highlights sightings of seals, porpoises and various seabirds around Inchgarvie and the estuary.
What should I bring on board?
Guests are asked to bring a copy of their confirmation email.
How much does the trip cost?
Operator rates list Individuals at £80 and Couples at £130; separate headline material also references a 'Starting at £75' price point.
What will we do on board?
The outing includes a comprehensive safety briefing and coffee, the chance to be hands-on with sailing on a luxury yacht or to relax and enjoy the scenery as you pass under the Forth bridges and around Inchgarvie.