Tickets

Seats on the passenger boat are limited, so we recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry. Online tickets cannot be purchased for the same day. Some walk up tickets may be available on the day.

When booking tickets you will pick a boat departure time which will show on your email confirmation. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Standard Admission Tickets

General admission tickets
Historic Scotland Members
Explorer Pass ticket holder
Carers tickets

Standard Admission Tickets

Partner Organisation Tickets

English Heritage
Cadw
Manx Members
Young Scot
STGA
SITOA card holders

Partner Organisation Tickets

Explorer Passes

An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.

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Opening times

Seats on the passenger boat are limited, so we recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to 4.30pm (last outward sailing 3.30pm)

1 to 31 Oct:
Daily, 10am to 3pm (last outward sailing 2pm)

1 Nov to 31 Mar:
Closed

When booking tickets you will pick a boat departure time which will show on your email confirmation. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

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