Should You Go to Edinburgh From South Queensferry?
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Dundee Cruise Port – Easy Walk or a Day Better Spent Elsewhere?
Dundee cruise port sits on the north side of the River Tay, with ships docking directly alongside the quay. You step off…
Aberdeen Cruise Port – Where Passengers Lose Time
Aberdeen cruise port sits on Scotland’s northeast coast, built around a working harbour rather than a cruise setup. You step straight onto…
Shore Excursions from South Queensferry If You’ve Already Done Edinburgh
Most shore excursions from South Queensferry push you straight into Edinburgh. You step off the tender at Hawes Pier, look up at…
Are Edinburgh Cruise Excursions Worth It from South Queensferry?
You step off the tender boat at Hawes Pier in South Queensferry, thinking you’ve got a full day for an Edinburgh cruise…
Taxi From South Queensferry Cruise Port – What Cruise Passengers Should Know
Your Scotland cruise itinerary includes Edinburgh, and you’re wondering if you can take a taxi from South Queensferry to the city centre.…
Where Does Norwegian Sky Dock in Edinburgh?
Many passengers see “Edinburgh” on the Norwegian Sky itinerary and picture the ship tied up somewhere near the Royal Mile or Princes…
One Day in Edinburgh From a Cruise Ship: What to See and Skip
Planning to spend a day in Edinburgh from a cruise ship sounds wonderfully simple. The ship docks. You stroll down the gangway.…
Edinburgh Shore Excursions: What to Do From the Cruise Port
Planning Edinburgh shore excursions from the cruise port sounds straightforward. That’s until you realise the city centre sits ten miles from the…
Where Does Nieuw Statendam Dock in Edinburgh: What to Expect and What Catches People Out
Nieuw Statendam cruise itineraries often list “Edinburgh,” but the ship actually anchors in the Firth of Forth. Passengers tender ashore to Hawes Pier in South Queensferry, the small town beneath the Forth Bridge.
How to Visit the Royal Mile From South Queensferry Cruise Port
Most cruise passengers arriving in South Queensferry assume visiting the Royal Mile from the cruise port will be simple. After all, the…
Edinburgh Castle From the Cruise Port (South Queensferry) – Is It Easy to Visit?
When cruise ships anchor at the cruise port of South Queensferry, many passengers expect Edinburgh Castle just around the corner. Some people…