Edinburgh · SAILING
5 reviewed
The good sailing tours fill up fast, and the best fill first. Ranked below are the 5 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the dates go.
Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. See five decks, hear stories in 36 languages, and stop for tea on the water.
“It was our second visit.There is lots to see. Staff very informative. A lovely few hours elevators to get to the start. Audio guides available.”
See Edinburgh’s Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle on a timed cruise-day tour with pickup and guide narration. Tickets extra.
“Our guide was very good and it was most important that the tour picked us up at the cruise port, not in Edinburgh. It is important to note that the two main attractions, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the castle, are both on your own.”
8-hour Edinburgh shore trip with Royal Yacht Britannia, Royal Mile walking, and optional Edinburgh Castle. Coach, live guide, views included.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable, and knew his way around the narrow streets. He was able to show us things most groups would have missed. He gave us the perfect amount of time at each of our stops. Very pleasant day trip.”
4-hour catamaran sail from Port Edgar to Inchcolm Island, passing the Forth Bridges. Coffee and tea included, small group.
“When I checked the weather for Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth I must confess I was concerned. However, the skipper and his crew were capable and confident under reefed sails - even to allow myself and another aspiring sailor opportunities at the helm. A lovely day on the water with all kinds of weather. For those of you who enjoy sailing - this is a “don’t miss” opportunity.”
Full-day sailing from Edinburgh’s Port Edgar Marina past the Forth Rail Bridge and islands, with an Inchkeith lunch stop and skyline return.
“Colin and the crew were awesome and very personable! I loved being allowed to sail the boat for a few minutes.”
