Boat Tour in Edinburgh 6 options
Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour with CruiseTwelve hours from Edinburgh through Glencoe and the Cairngorms with a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise. Small groups of 16 max, luxury mini-coach, driver-guide, return by 8pm.Every day · 07:45 · From age 5★ 4.72 (6,325)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 103per person
Loch Ness & Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh: Whisky & CruiseFull-day Highlands tour from Edinburgh with Loch Ness cruise, Glencoe, whisky distillery, waterfalls walk, and fish & chips. Small groups, Cairngorms National Park. Ages 12+.Every day · 08:00 · From age 12★ 4.85 (207)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 105per person
Edinburgh: Tantallon Castle & Puffin Boat Trip Small GroupFull-day tour from Edinburgh to Tantallon Castle and North Berwick. Includes castle entry, puffin boat trip, lunch stop, and guide. Groups capped at 16.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 12★ 4.80 (25)7hEN✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 160per person
Edinburgh to Loch Ness: Full Day Private Tour & Boat RideFull-day private tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness with included boat ride, Glencoe photo stop, and hotel return by 8pm. Around 9 hours, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (4)12hEN✓ Instant confirmationfrom£ 900per group
Trossachs Trail tour: Steamship cruise, foraging, sheepdog demoPrivate guided tour of the Trossachs with a 124-year-old steamship cruise, foraging walk with a professional herbalist.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 09:33 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (3)8hEN · PA · PT · FR +2✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 690per group
Edinburgh: Three Bridges Cruise & E-Bike Tour Small GroupSmall-group e-bike tour from South Queensferry with Three Bridges cruise and marine wildlife viewing. Includes helmet, repair kit, local map.Every day · 09:00 · Ages 14–756h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 75per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-25| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour with CruiseOur pick | £ 103 per person | 12h | 4.72★ · 6,325 | Every day · 07:45 | English |
| Edinburgh to Loch Ness: Full Day Private Tour & Boat RidePrivate option | £ 225 per person£ 900 per group (split by 4) | 12h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Loch Ness & Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh: Whisky & CruiseAlso recommended | £ 105 per person | 12h | 4.85★ · 207 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Tantallon Castle & Puffin Boat Trip Small Group | £ 160 per person | 7h | 4.80★ · 25 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Trossachs Trail tour: Steamship cruise, foraging, sheepdog demo | £ 104 per person£ 690 per group (split by 8) | 8h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · First departure 09:30, last 09:33 | English, Spanish, French +3 |
| Edinburgh: Three Bridges Cruise & E-Bike Tour Small Group | £ 75 per person | 6h | — | Every day · 09:00 | — |
Boat Tour in Edinburgh at a glance
- Our pick: Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour with Cruise, £ 103 (12h, 4.72★ · 6,325).
- Private option: Edinburgh to Loch Ness: Full Day Private Tour & Boat Ride, £ 225 (12h, 5.00★ · only 4 reviews).
- Also recommended: Loch Ness & Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh: Whisky & Cruise, £ 105 (12h, 4.85★ · 207).
Real price per person across the 6 options: £ 75–£ 225 (median £ 104). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 4 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 1 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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