Great Sailing, great venues, great fun
Enjoy a memorable sailing experience in style aboard “Edinburgh Castle”, our luxury Lagoon 380 premium catamaran.
Take in spectacular views of the Three Bridges and the Edinburgh skyline whilst sailing in a UNESCO World Heritage setting.
The Forth Estuary is important for nature conservation and the inner islands of Inchcolm with its Augustinian abbey, Inchgarvie, Inchkeith, and Inchmickery are home to many sea birds and seals.
Further out the estuary you will find the Isle of May, home to the Puffins and the Bass Rock which hosts over 150,000 Northern gannets at the peak of the season making it the world’s largest colony.
Seals and porpoises are commonly sighted and we even receive the occasional visit from a friendly Whale.
Join us for an adventure ………
East Coast Port
Port Edgar Marina
Shore Road
South Queensferry
EH30 9SQ
Port Edgar Marina is conveniently situated a short drive from Edinburgh city and airport, with immediate access to major road and rail networks.
Corporate Charter
Our catamaran offers the perfect combination of great sailing and space for entertaining. Choose to be “hands on” or just relax and enjoy the experience.
Sailing is a unique and exciting choice for client entertainment, team building or just a fun day out of the office. There is nothing quite like being on the water to bring everybody together.
We are easily accessible to Edinburgh city centre, the airport and major road network whilst still offering a “get away from it all” experience.
We are well placed for film, tv, photo and film shoots.
Private Charter
Choose Edinburgh Boat Charters to commemorate a special occasion, as a well earned treat for yourself, friends & family or simply to gain practical experience on a large sailing multihull yacht.
You can bring your own picnic or combine your sail with lunch or dinner at an award winning local restaurant, the choice is yours.
Whether you are experienced sailors looking for a new adventure, a couple looking for a romantic sail under the bridges or friends & family looking for a great day out, join us for an adventure ………
Our East Coast Boat – Edinburgh Castle
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Full, half day and evening private hire is available, and we are very happy to accommodate individuals or couples willing to sail with others on our scheduled trips.
To make private charter more affordable for couples and small groups, we offer discounted rates dependant on numbers.
See our Popular Routes and Destinations listed below for ideas or plan your own perfect getaway.
Popular Routes and Destinations
Blackness Castle
As you set sail you will immediately pass the awe-inspiring Forth Rail Bridge. Built in the 1890s, this Victorian marvel is considered one of the engineering wonders of the world.
View Blackness Castle, known as the ship that never sailed and as featured in Outlander whilst keeping an eye out for marine wildlife including seals, porpoises and sea birds.
Sit back, relax and enjoy views from the luxury of the boat. If you fancy a more “hands-on” experience, the skipper will let you take the helm and learn the “ropes” as you sail along the Forth.
Ideal for individuals, couples or groups looking for a sailing adventure but with limited time.
This can be booked as a half day private charter or enjoyed on our “Bridges Sailing Taster” scheduled trip.
Inchkeith Island
On this exceptional day out, we follow the Bridges and Islands half day route passing the inner islands of Inchgarvie, Inchcolm and Inchmickery before continuing down river to the historic island of Inchkeith where we anchor for lunch.
During the World Wars, Inchkeith was integrated as a defensive structure called Fortress Forth. At its height about 900 men were stationed there. Today, portions of the 16th century fort walls still exist and other military structures remain visible.
You will see a large gull colony and many seals. Also keep an eye out for puffins and Gannets feeding in the area.
An exceptional route for individuals, couples or groups looking for a full day on the water.
This can be booked as a full day private charter or enjoyed on our “Bridges & Islands Full Day” scheduled trip.
Bridges and Islands
During your sail, take in spectacular views of the Three Bridges, the island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey and the islands of Inchgarvie and Inchmickery.
Explore the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the north whilst keeping an eye out for marine wildlife including seals, porpoises and puffins.
Sit back, relax and enjoy views from the luxury of the boat. If you fancy a more “hands-on” experience, the skipper will let you take the helm and learn the “ropes” as you sail along the Forth.
Our most popular half day route and ideal for individuals, couples or groups looking for a half day adventure.
This can be booked as a half day private charter or enjoyed on our “Bridges & Islands Half Day” scheduled trip.
Anstruther & Bass Rock
On our Ultimate day sail, we follow the Inchkeith Island route before heading out towards the famous Bass Rock and the Open Sea.
The Bass Rock hosts over 150,000 Northern gannets at the peak of the season making it the world’s largest colony.
We then set sail for Anstruther Marina for some well-deserved, “world famous”, fish and chips and road transport home. Although, you may wish to stay aboard and continue the adventure for another day.
The perfect route for adventurous individuals, couples or groups looking for the ultimate day on the water.
This can be booked as a full day private charter*, part of a multi day charter or enjoyed on our “Ultimate Day Sail” scheduled trip.
* Requires road transport back from Anstruther and a boat relocation charge.
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