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Fish ’n’ Chip Friday: A 90‑Minute Supper Cruise beneath Edinburgh’s Three Bridges
A 1 hr 30 min evening cruise from Queensferry that serves a fish-and-chip supper while you pass the Three Bridges, Inchcolm Island, and scan for seals and marine wildlife.
Fish ’n’ Chip Friday: A 90‑Minute Supper Cruise beneath Edinburgh’s Three Bridges.
The Fish ’n’ Chip Friday Cruise is a compact, convivial way to close the week: a 90‑minute voyage from Queensferry where passengers tuck into a classic fish-and-chip supper as the boat glides past the iconic Three Bridges, skirts Inchcolm Island and searches the Forth for seals and other marine life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three Bridges and the Edinburgh Skyline
The cruise frames the layered engineering of the Forth’s Three Bridges and offers sustained views back toward Edinburgh’s skyline, making the architecture a running visual focus of the evening.
A Classic Fish ’n’ Chip Supper at Sea
The experience pairs the scenery with a traditional fish-and-chip supper served during the cruise, turning a short evening outing into a relaxed seaside meal.
Inchcolm Island and Marine Life
Along the way the boat rounds Inchcolm Island and offers opportunities to spot seals and local marine wildlife from the deck.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
The Fish ’n’ Chip Friday Cruise compresses a taste of the Forth into a deliberate 90 minutes: guests settle in with their meal as the vessel traces a short route that showcases the Three Bridges, offers views of Inchcolm and the Edinburgh skyline, and pauses the evening long enough for wildlife watching before the return to port.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should plan ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Fish ’n’ Chip Friday Cruise runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The cruise operates from Queensferry and is run by Forth Boat Tours Limited.
Passengers with limited mobility should contact the office in advance; wheelchair ramps are available on the Forth Belle and Queensferry Belle at certain tide heights and provide access only to the rear deck and outside seating—check the timetable for the wheelchair symbol.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fish ’n’ Chip Friday Cruise?
The cruise lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Where does the cruise depart from and who operates it?
The cruise departs from Queensferry and is operated by Forth Boat Tours Limited.
What will we see on the cruise?
The cruise passes the Three Bridges, offers views of the Edinburgh skyline, skirts Inchcolm Island and provides opportunities to spot seals and other marine wildlife while guests enjoy a fish-and-chip supper.
Is the cruise accessible for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users?
Passengers with limited mobility should contact the office in advance. The Forth Belle and Queensferry Belle have a wheelchair ramp usable at certain tide heights; the ramp is suitable only for standard wheelchairs and grants access to the rear deck and outside seating only—check the timetable for days/times marked with the wheelchair symbol.
Is a fish-and-chip supper provided on the cruise?
Yes—the cruise features a fish-and-chip supper served during the voyage.