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Firth of Forth seabird cruises
Various dates from 29 May to 11 July 2012
- Binoculars and telescopes for hire
- Staff on hand to help
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
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We don't mind if we get a mouthful off other birds.
Life can be tough when you're a small bird - like us puffins - competing for fish among flocks of hungry guillemots and razorbills. That's why our colourful beaks aren't just there to look pretty.
With spines inside our beaks that can hold up to 60 sandeels at a time, we can hunt without dropping the fish we've already caught.
For your chance to see the best beaks in the business, join an RSPB boat tour on the beautiful Firth of Forth.
But be prepared for company – skuas, red-throated divers, seals and dolphins also patrol the seas here in search of food.
These cruises are extremely popular and places go quickly. To avoid disappointment booking is essential. Tickets cost: £13 for adults and £6.50 for children. Family tickets (two adults and two children) are £35.
When can you see us?
There are a number of morning and evening and sailings throughout May to July. See below for further details.
All cruises have full commentary, plus friendly staff and volunteers on hand to answer your questions and make sure you see plenty of wildlife.
What's at the site?
A small bar on board will be selling hot and cold drinks, plus basic snacks. There are toilets on board the Maid of the Forth, and indoor and outdoor seating.
How to find us
All cruises depart from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, Edinburgh.
Hawes Pier is directly opposite the famous Hawes Inn (featured in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Kidnapped') in South Queensferry, to the west of Edinburgh in the shadow of the Forth Bridge.
Still got some questions?
Telephone: Maid of the Forth on 0131 331 5000 to book your place
E-mail: info@maidoftheforth.co.uk
Events
Join us on one of the many events planned - we hope to see you there!
May
Tuesday 29 May
June
Saturday 9 June
July
Saturday 7 July
Wednesday 11 July