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• Coordinates 55.985, -3.179
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• Local Time 2024-08-21 07:53

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You will be anchored and tendered to South Queensferry, within sight of the famous Forth Railway Bridge.

Most cruise lines offer shuttles to the center of Edinburgh (16.90 Euros), but only announce this the night before, so not to disturb their excursion sales.

The ship's shuttle (25 minutes trip) will drop you off at Waterloo Place, just a few steps from the point where all hop on/off buses start. Just past Waverley Station.

The local bus company Lothian run buses right at the quay side into Edinburgh taking approx 35 mins, at a cost of £12.00 each return. They drop you in Saint David`s Street which is very central, this is opposite the Scott Monument, so it is easy to find you way back to pick up the bus.Ticket can be used all day on local buses in Edinburgh.

Taxis have a fixed one way rate per taxi (not per person) for 25 Pound.

Climb a small hill (110 steps!) to the railway station at Dalmeny and spent the day in Edinburgh . Trains are every 20 minutes with a journey time of 15 minutes, and cost just over £8, for a return ticket. The off peak return rail fare from Dalmeny to Edinburgh is £5.80

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Sightseeing:

You can walk the waterfront, admire the little Priory Church of St Mary, browse the handful of remaining shops and relax on the sidewalk cafes.

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The currency throughout the UK is the pound (£). You may also hear the slang term quid for pounds. Scottish bank notes are frowned upon in other parts of the UK, so change the notes before leaving Scotland.

Please make sure you get change in English notes as Scottish notes are not everywhere accepted in the rest of the UK.

Cash machines (ATM) or less formally 'holes in the wall' are very widely available and usually dispense £10 and £20 notes.

Visa, Mastercard and Maestro, are accepted by most shops and restaurants.

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Communication:

English is spoken throughout the country, but sometimes with heavy accents!

Many locations on the High St have free WiFi including the museum.

There is also free WiFi on the public bus 43. The local emergency telephone number is 999, however the EU-wide 112 can also be used.

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Small stores 6 or 7 days a week (10am - 6pm) Larger stores in general stay open til' 9PM Hyper marts often 24/7

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South Queensferry, United Kingdom (UK) (GBSOQ)

Port of South Queensferry is located in United Kingdom (UK) at 55.9939N, 3.3828W. 9 vessels have arrived within the past 24 hours and no ships are expected to arrive in the next 30 days.

Port time: Aug 21, 07:53

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Port schedule.

Edinburgh, Scotland cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

• ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 21 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Balmoral 1.420 passengers 22 Aug 2024 - 00:00
• Star Legend 312 passengers 22 Aug 2024 - 07:00
• Viking Venus 930 passengers 23 Aug 2024 - 00:00
• Oceania Nautica 803 passengers 23 Aug 2024 - 05:00
• Oceania Sirena 803 passengers 24 Aug 2024 - 06:00
• Spirit of Adventure 1.000 passengers 27 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 28 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Amadea 624 passengers 31 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Oceania Marina 1.447 passengers 31 Aug 2024 - 08:00
• Queen Mary 2 3.271 passengers 01 Sep 2024 - 00:00
• Costa Favolosa 3.617 passengers 02 Sep 2024 - 09:00
• AIDAluna 2.500 passengers 04 Sep 2024 - 10:00
• ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 05 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• Viking Neptune 930 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 00:00
• Caribbean Princess 3.766 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 09 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• Viking Venus 930 passengers 12 Sep 2024 - 00:00
• Seven Seas Splendor 829 passengers 17 Sep 2024 - 07:00
• Seabourn Sojourn 540 passengers 18 Sep 2024 - 08:00
• ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 22 Aug 2024 - 16:00
• Star Legend 312 passengers 22 Aug 2024 - 18:00
• Oceania Nautica 803 passengers 25 Aug 2024 - 15:00
• Oceania Sirena 803 passengers 25 Aug 2024 - 17:00
• Spirit of Adventure 1.000 passengers 27 Aug 2024 - 20:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 28 Aug 2024 - 19:00
• Oceania Marina 1.447 passengers 31 Aug 2024 - 19:00
• Amadea 624 passengers 31 Aug 2024 - 20:00
• Costa Favolosa 3.617 passengers 02 Sep 2024 - 21:00
• AIDAluna 2.500 passengers 04 Sep 2024 - 20:00
• ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 05 Sep 2024 - 17:00
• Caribbean Princess 3.766 passengers 08 Sep 2024 - 19:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 09 Sep 2024 - 19:00
• Seven Seas Splendor 829 passengers 17 Sep 2024 - 21:00
• Seabourn Sojourn 540 passengers 18 Sep 2024 - 21:00

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Forth Ports offers dedicated berthing facilities to cruise operators at Port of Tilbury in London, London Moorings, and Forth Ports Leith, Forth Ports Dundee and Forth Ports Rosyth in Scotland, each accommodating European and international turnaround and transit cruises.

We are the only port operator that can sail your passengers right into the heart of Great Britain’s leading capital cities. With an increasing number of vessels calling each year, our ports at Leith and Tilbury provide fast and easy access to Edinburgh and London respectively, allowing visitors more time to enjoy the outstanding attractions in these historic cities.

At all of our ports, our cruise terminals ensure a safe, comfortable, and efficient embarkation and disembarkation for your passengers, and we are currently investing even more at our cruise terminals to update facilities and enhance passenger experience.

Find out more about our primary and additional anchorages below.

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Key Cruise Ports

Port of tilbury (london).

The Port of Tilbury is home to the London International Cruise Terminal.  This is London’s only deep-water, purpose-built cruise facility, and is located just 22 nautical miles down-river from Central London.  The Port of Tilbury is a natural gateway for passengers to enjoy all the tourist spots that London has to offer with opportunity for cruise ships to berth at the International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury or sailing visitors right into central London and berth on one of the London Moorings, (managed in joint partnership with MBNA Thames Clippers).  This exciting opportunity allows the mooring of cruise ships in the heart of London at Greenwich Ship Tier, Tower Bridge Upper Tier and George’s Stair Tier on behalf of the PLA.

Forth Ports Leith (Edinburgh)

Forth Ports Leith (Edinburgh) is a visitor attraction all on its own, having been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Home to the considerably more modern Leith Cruise Terminal, the port is only three miles from the city centre of Scotland’s capital; providing direct access to world famous visitor attractions such as Edinburgh Castle.

Forth Ports Dundee

Forth Ports Dundee is a key gateway into Dundee, located just a short walk from the city centre and the newly opened V&A museum, which opened in September 2018.

Forth Ports Rosyth

Forth Ports Rosyth is the gateway to Fife and the many top visitor attractions in the surrounding area. Situated next to the 3 Forth Bridges, Rosyth is Scotland’s key cruise turnaround hub, providing excellent links to local distilleries and world renowned golf courses.

Additional London Anchorages

Greenwich ship tier.

Position: 51’29.046N, 000’00.931W Largest facility and is central London’s deep water mooring.

• Accommodates vessels up to 228 metres in length
• Draft: 8.1 metres
• Location 5 miles downstream from Tower Bridge it is close by the Naval College and in sight of the Cutty Sark
• Vessels moored here are serviced through the world’s first floating cruise terminal

Tower Bridge Upper mooring

Position: 51’30.404N, 000’04.877W Caters for smaller, specialist vessels.

• Accommodates vessels up to 158 metres in length
• Draft: 6 metres
• Location 300 metres from Tower Bridge, it shares the moorings with historic warship attraction HMS Belfast

George’s Stair mooring

Position: 51’30.225N, 000’04.299W Perfect for small ships and super yachts.

• Accommodates vessels up to 120 metres in length
• Draft: 2 metres
• Location 1.5 cables downstream from Tower Bridge

Additional Scottish Anchorages

Position: 55° 58.90’ N, 003° 11.80’ W No. of Berths: 2 via tender Anchorage for large cruise vessels able to accommodate 300m+ cruise ships Max. Draught: 11m

• Edinburgh’s deepwater anchorage
• 3 miles from Edinburgh Castle and city centre
• Dedicated excursion coach parking
• Two tender berths within harbour
• Tender time 15 mins to Newhaven Harbour from anchorage
• ISPS compliant berth and security operation
• 9.5 miles from Edinburgh Airport
• Tender facility 24/7

South Queensferry

Position: 56° 00’.34 N 003° 22’.6 W Tender time 15 mins Anchorage for large cruise vessels able to accommodate 300m+ cruise ships For vessels less than 275m L.O.A. a further anchorage is available in the following position: 56° 00’.29 N 003° 22’.48 W

• Vessels not limited by draft
• Tenders operate to Hawes Pier in South Queensferry
• 9 miles from Edinburgh city centre

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As referred to in Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 :

(b) For products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw referred to in Article 47(1)(b) of (Regulation (EU) 2017/625 or covered by conditions or measures referred to in Article 47(1)(d)(e) or (f) of Regulation(EU) 2017/625

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(d) Regulation (EU) 2017/625 – For plants, plant products and other objects referred to in Article 47(1)(c)

POA – HC – NT & T: Products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw for Human Consumption (No temperature requirement & Frozen/Chilled products)

POA – NHC – T: Products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw not for Human Consumption (Frozen /Chilled Products)

POA – NHC – NT: Products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw not for Human Consumption (No Temperature Requirement)

PNAO – HC – NT & T: Products of non-animal origin for Human Consumption (No temperature requirement & Frozen/chilled products)

PNAO – NHC (Food) – NT & T: Feed of non-animal origin covered by conditions or measures referred to in Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 (No temperature requirement & Frozen/chilled products)

PNAO – NHC (Food) – NT: Feed of non-animal origin covered by conditions or measures referred to in Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 (No temperature requirement)

PNAO NHC (Other)(Plastic Kitchenware): Products of non-animal origin not for Human Consumption Other

PP: Plant products

PP (WP): Wood and wood products

OO: Other objects

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Edinburgh (South Queensferry) United Kingdom

Edinburgh , the capital of Scotland, is built on an extinct volcano. The port of South Queensferry is located 18km east of Edinburgh. The Old Town is a maze of alleys and cobbled streets filled with historic castles, museums and cathedrals. After the Act of Union of 1707, Scotland joined England and many wealthy people abandoned Edinburgh for London. The Georgian terraces of the New Town were built with the aim of attracting them again. Both the Old City and the New Town are UNESCO World Heritage Sites . In August, Edinburgh hosts the Frindge Art Festival and the Military Tattoo .

The banks of Scotland issue their own currency which is at parity with the pound sterling.

Watch out for the rain. In July and August, there may be mosquitoes. Bring mosquito repellent.

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Where is located the Port of South Queensferry Cruise Terminal

The harbour is located 18km east of Edinburgh. The ships are anchored in the Forth River and passengers transferred by small boats to Hawes pier in the town of South Queensferry.

Smaller ships can dock at The Ocean Terminal in Leith near the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Travelling around the Edinburgh (South Queensferry) Cruise Port

Dalmeny Train Station is located at the top of the hill. The journey to Edinburgh’s Waverley Station (near Princes Street) is about 20 minutes and the cost is about 4 pounds.

Once in Edinburgh the various sites are easily visited on foot.

Activities in Edinburgh (South Queensferry)

Neighborhoods.

The street leading from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace in the middle of the Old Town. Several local product shops are located here.

Calton Hill

Climb this hill for a beautiful view of the city and its monuments.

Arthur’s Seat

A hill in Holyrood Park with interesting views.

Holyrood Palace

The official residence of the Queen of Scotland. Admission costs £11 (June 2013). Visits are only possible when the royal family is away.

Scott Monument

Climb the 287 steps to see this monument on Princes Street. Admission costs £4 (June 2013).

Scottish Parliament

You can visit this modern building near Holyrood Palace for free.

Floors Castle

Residence of the Duke of Roxburghe, one of the largest inhabited castles in Scotland.

Glamis Castle

Royal residence since 1372.

Historical sites

Edinburgh castle.

This hilltop royal fortress is home to the jewels of Scottish royalty. A cannon shot is fired at 1PM every day except Sunday. Admission costs £16 (June 2013) and tickets can be purchased online to avoid the queue. Plan an hour and a half for the visit of the castle.

Dryburgh Abbey

Ruins of a 12th century monastery.

Royal Yacht Britannia

Visit the royal family former ship. You can see the royal apartments as well as the crew quarters and the engine room. Admission costs £12 (June 2013) and tickets can be purchased online. Plan at least an hour and a half for the visit if you want to take advantage of the audioguide.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery

National gallery of scotland, scottish national gallery of modern art, royal botanic garden.

The visit to the gardens is free, but the visit to the greenhouses costs £4.50 (June 2013)

Medieval town where the Royal - Ancient Golf Club and the British Museum on the Golf are located.

Excursions in Edinburgh (South Queensferry)

Visitors on their first visit will probably want to tour the city and visit Edinburgh Castle.

Other excursions will show you attractions in Edinburgh’s vicinity.

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• Tourism Board - Edinburgh (South Queensferry)
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Welcome to South Queensferry

Ships using South Queensferry anchor in the shadow of the world famous Forth Bridge, a guaranteed spectacle for photographers.

Passengers go ashore by tender vessel, a 10 minute journey under the spans of the bridge as the frequent train services run to and fro.

On arrival at the Hawes Pier, visitors will find a warm Scottish welcome, and information provided by our welcome guides.

Cruise Schedules

Key Port Facilities:

Tender time 15 minutes

Anchorage for large cruise vessels able to accommodate 300m+ cruise ships

Position: 56° 00.34’ N 003° 22.6’ W

For vessels less than 275m L.O.A a further anchorage is available in the following position: 56° 00.29’ N 003° 22.48’ W

• Vessels not limited by draught
• Tenders operate to Hawes Pier in South Queensferry
• 9 miles from Edinburgh city centre

Nearby Transport Links

South Queensferry has excellent transport links with Fife, Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland.

Dalmeny Station is situated in South Queensferry, a 10 minute walk up a set of steps.  Additional information can be obtained from trainline.

Edinburgh Airport is the nearest airport to South Queensferry. It is about 15 minutes drive away.

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• Take a Firth boat tour, which typically includes nearby Inchcolm Island and the historic, medieval Inchcolm Abbey. You'll also get a commentary of area bridges and other points of interest, along with spotting playful seals, puffins, and other local wildlife.  
• Those interested in engineering can take in the Forth Road Bridge either by crossing it on your own, or take one of the walking tours available. Not only are the views amazing, but there's a museum and information center on the North Queensferry end, as well as a Contact and Education Centre in the south.  
• The lovely Hopetoun House was built between 1699 and 1701, with an English garden style landscape park laid out in 1725. You can view the house and grounds during the summer months, and if you're lucky, you might catch a classical music recital.  
• The Queensferry Museum may be small, but it's alive with area history (which includes the nearby town of Dalmeny). You'll hear about the construction of the bridges – and how the Forth Rail Bridge was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will learn more about the intriguing Burry Man and why he's immortalized during festival season.

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South Queensferry cruise port

Cruise port South Queensferry

Cruise port South Queensferry is the gateway to Edinburgh. Unfortunately there is no berth large enough to facilitate cruise ships. Therefore cruise ships will have to up the Forth. Anchor in front of the Forth bridge and tender the cruise passengers to shore to a town called South Queensferry. From here you will have multiple option of how to go to Edinburgh.

Tender dock South Queensferry

Tenders will all arrive at a small pier in the Maid of the Forth port underneath the Forth bridge. At the cruise tender pier you will find some taxis, public transportation and shore excursions companies. On the opposite side of the road you will also find some restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. The walk to South Queensferry city center takes about 10 minutes. Simply go right when you exit the dock.

Going from South Queensferry cruise pier to Edinburgh

You will 4 options to go to Edinburgh from the South Queensferry cruise pier. You can either take an organised shore excursion that you can book on board your ship.

The X99 bus from South Queensferry cruise pier to Edinburg

You can also take the semi public transportation bus called the “X99 Edinburgh” which is a double decker bus that will take you to Edinburghs city center. You will find this bus stop directly on the left hand side as you exit the pier. You buy a ticket at the bus and enjoy a simple ride into the city center. The bus returning to the ship is called X99 Hawes pier.

Take the train from South Queensferry to Edinburgh Waverly

Option number 3 is to take the train into Edinburgh Waverly. 1/2 a mile from the cruise dock you will find the train station called Dalmeny. Please know that it is a bit of a climb to get there as you will start walking at sea level and the train station is up at the start of the bridge. To get to the train station simply follow the signs in the port that point you to it. Which means that when exiting the cruise dock you take a left. The walk is about 10 minutes and from here you catch the train directly to the city center station in Edinburgh which is called Waverly. Trains to Edinburgh depart around twice an hour. Same goes for coming back.

Taxi from South Queensferry cruise dock to Edinburgh

Another option is taking a taxi from the cruise dock to Edinburgh. A one way ride with a taxi that can seat 5 or 6 passengers will cost you around 30 Sterling pound. You can catch the taxi directly at the cruise pier. Simple follow the signs at the exit of the pier. You will find the taxi rank directly to the right hand side, next tot the cruise dock.

Taxi prices at South Queensferry cruise dock to Edinburgh

Taxi prices are clearly displayed on the cruise dock. Please expect the following prices for destinations: South Queensferry cruise dock – Edinburgh Castle: 32 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – Edinburgh Charlotte square (city centre): 30 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – Edinburgh Holyrood Palace / Parliament: 35 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – Edinburgh Waverly station: 32 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – Edinburgh airport: 30 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – Edinburgh Dunfermline Abbey: 30 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – Rosslyn Chapel: 45 pound South Queensferry cruise dock – St. Andrews: 130 pound The prices is one way, per vehicle which can seat up to 5 or 6 passengers.

Please know that prices are subject to change and they are based on approximate metered fares. Which means that these are not fixed prices. They are an estimate according to “Central Taxis” which is Edinburgh’s largest taxi fleet. Taxis will take credit and debit card. Paying in cash is not a requirement.

FAQ about cruise port South Queensferry

What is the name of the cruise pier in South Queensferry? The cruise ships tender will bring cruise passengers to Hawes pier in the Maid of the Forth port, South Queensferry, Scotland. Are cruise ships docking or tendering at South Queensferry? Cruise ships tender passengers to shore in South Queensferry. Is there a hop on hop off bus in South Queensferry? No, there is not. Can I take a taxi from South Queensferry to Edinburgh? Yes, you can. It will cost around 30 – 35 pound one way. Where can I find the X99 bus from South Queensferry to Edinburgh? Directly to the left hand side when you exit the tender dock.

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Cruises visiting South Queensferry, United Kingdom

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Rosyth is a busy industrial port. Once the boat is secure pre-booked excursions will leave directly from the ship’s side. Some ships also offer a coach service to a nearby rail station (Inverkeithing) where regular trains take you to a wide variety of destinations.

For those making their own plans for the day, please use the shuttle to the Terminal Building (two minutes) where a Welcome Team of local volunteers will be delighted to give you information on various options for your day.

There is no shopping at the port although a range of souvenirs will be available.

The terminal lounge has free wifi for use by passengers and crew.

Taxis are available from the terminal building, with journeys to the rail station costing around £10 for four people.