Maid of the Forth

21/09/2026

🎶 ONLY TWO FOLK CRUISES LEFT THIS SEASON 🎶

What a season it’s been, but we’re not finished just yet.

There are only two chances left to join us for one of our Folk Cruises aboard Maid of the Forth:

📅 Friday 25th September 7.30pm-10.30pm
📅 Friday 2nd October 7.30pm-10.30pm

Enjoy three hours sailing on the Forth with live traditional music from Pure Malt, fantastic views of the bridges and a brilliant atmosphere onboard.

Grab a drink from the bar, sit back and enjoy an evening of music on the water before our Folk Cruises finish for another season.

Spaces are limited, so book soon if you’d like to join us for one of our final two nights. See link in comments to book.

19/09/2026

🏴‍☠️ What a day aboard Maid of the Forth.

Our Pirate Cruises were a huge success, with the boat packed with little pirates ready for an adventure on the Forth.

There was face painting, treasure hunting, pirate activities, plenty of dressing up and, of course, Captain Jack causing mischief onboard.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and got into the pirate spirit, and to our fantastic crew for making the day so much fun.

We hope all our young pirates enjoyed their adventure and made it home safely with their treasure.

Until next time, me hearties. 🏴‍☠️⚓

04/09/2026

Happy Birthday to TWO of our famous bridges 🎉

Today marks the birthday of both the Forth Road Bridge, opened in 1964, and the Queensferry Crossing, opened in 2017.

Together with the iconic Forth Bridge, they give us three bridges spanning three centuries, and one incredible view from the water.

03/09/2026

We absolutely love receiving feedback like this after our Jazz Cruises.

“The crew and skipper looked after us beautifully throughout the entire evening, and the food was delicious and of excellent quality.

The new band was absolutely fantastic. They had a brilliant selection of songs and did a wonderful job of involving everyone on board. At one point, practically the whole boat was singing along, it created such a fantastic atmosphere!”

Our Jazz Cruises are about more than just the incredible views, it’s three hours of live music, great food, good company and a completely different way to spend an evening on the Forth.

Our next Jazz Cruise sails on 12th September with Quattro Macjazz.

Come and experience it for yourself

02/09/2026

Discover South Queensferry from the water.

Sail from Hawes Pier and experience the iconic Three Bridges, the Firth of Forth and its wildlife aboard Maid of the Forth.

Choose our 90-minute sightseeing cruise or visit historic Inchcolm Island and Abbey.

A great day out for all ages – and dogs are welcome on our daytime cruises too.

31/08/2026

It’s been another brilliant month of sightseeing cruises, Inchcolm adventures, live music and some fantastic wildlife sightings, including seals and dolphins.

A huge thank you to everyone who sailed with us this August 💙

🍂 Now, who’s ready for September?

🎷 12th Sept – Jazz Cruise with Quattro MacJazz
🏴‍☠️ 19th Sept – Pirate Day – family fun, treasure hunts, face painting & more!
🎻 25th Sept – Folk Cruise with Pure Malt – one of only TWO remaining this season!

Plus, our regular Three Bridges Sightseeing Cruises and Inchcolm Island Landing Trips continue throughout September.

Summer may be ending, but there’s still plenty happening on the Forth

22/08/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, me hearties! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming to Maid of the Forth!🏴‍☠️

Join us on Saturday 19th September for a swashbuckling day of family fun as we transform our cruises into a pirate adventure!

⚓ What's included?
🦜 Pirate-themed cruises
🎨 FREE face painting
🗺️ FREE pirate activity packs
🎁 FREE pirate gifts for young buccaneers
🏴‍☠️ A special appearance from Captain Jack Sparrow, who'll be joining us throughout the day!

Whether you're a fearsome captain, a cheeky cabin boy, or a daring pirate princess, we'd love to see everyone dressed in their finest pirate gear. There may even be a few "Arrrs!" and "Ahoys!" along the way!

Bring the whole crew for a day of adventure, spectacular views, wildlife spotting and pirate fun on the Firth of Forth.

🎟️ Book your places now and get ready to set sail... if ye dare! ☠️🚢

Family owned and operated since 1993, offering award-winning boat trips beneath the iconic Forth Bridges with sightseeing cruises, Inchcolm Island sailings, wildlife spotting and unforgettable experiences on the Firth of Forth.

21/08/2026

Absolutely amazing footage from Skipper Duncan on our RIB trip today.

20/08/2026

We’ve been sailing on the Forth for over 30 years, passing beneath these incredible bridges thousands of times, and we still never tire of looking up.

There’s something pretty special about seeing the Forth Bridge towering above you, followed by the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing. It’s a view we get to enjoy every day, but one we’ll never take for granted.

Three bridges. Three generations of engineering. One incredible view from the Forth. Come and see them from our point of view!

18/08/2026

💙 A Summer of Giving Back – £3,500 Raised! 💙

We’re incredibly proud that this summer, with the fantastic support of our passengers, we’ve been able to raise and donate £3,500 to two charities doing vital work on and around the Forth.

⚓ £1,500 for the RNLI
This was raised through our Taster RIB Trips as part of the RNLI Queensferry Open Day. A huge thank you to everyone who came along, jumped aboard and helped us support the lifesaving work of our local RNLI.

🐦 £2,000 for the RSPB
This was raised through our special RSPB Birdwatching Cruises. The money will help support RSPB conservation projects here on the Forth, protecting the incredible birdlife and habitats we are lucky enough to see on our cruises.

As a family-run business that has spent over 30 years sailing on the Forth, it’s incredibly important to us to support the organisations helping to protect both people and wildlife on our waters.

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this possible. 💙