Currency
British Pound (GBP)
Language
English
Time Zone
GMT (UTC+0)
Best Time to Visit
May–Aug
Typical Duration
12-17 nights
Price Range
$3,104–$15,969 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Scottish Highlands and Norwegian fjords, offering premium cruises to Arctic and Northern European destinations with access to Edinburgh's cultural attractions.
Cruises that visit Rosyth
- cruises to Rosyth
- Rosyth sailings
- Rosyth cruises
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 12-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 14-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 14-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 19-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 28-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 28-night Viking Ocean Cruises cruise
- 37-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 67-night Oceania Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Rosyth
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 4:00 PM
Usually about 8 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Edinburgh Castle
There are painting, weapons, jewelery and such to explore.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
The Edinburgh Dungeon
Great interactive experience, fun and fully immersive.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Deep Sea World
Great for primary aged kids, fairly expensive for the experience.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Forth Bridge
Plenty to do and see.
Lochore Meadows
Lots to do and a nice reasonably priced cafe.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM
Louie Brown's
Elevated pug grub, reasonable prices, and a great drinks menu.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Luca's Kitchen
Great food, fabulous and courteous staff, and fantastic atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Thirty Knots
Lovely venue for a drink or food, very friendly staff, great location.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Ravenscraig Park
Play area for younger kids, and adult work out area, great place
Orocco Pier Hotel
Modern rooms & a seafood restaurant
Maid of the Forth
It has plenty to offer both young and old and is time well spent.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
dhoom
This was way beyond my expectations the food and service were exceptional!
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Keavil House Hotel
Adventure Golf Island
A lot of activities and great food around the place.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline by IHG
Low-key hotel with free breakfast
Taste Of India Rosyth.
Great service and delicious food, we felt very welcome!
Closed · Opens 4 PM
The Wee Restaurant
Beautifully cooked, super service, great cocktails.
Royal Burgh of Culross (National Trust for Scotland)
There is a walking tour you can listen to with markers around the village.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Hillend Tavern
Coal fires, welcoming staff and a good selection of beers.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Panas Restaurant Rosyth
Food was beautifully cooked and service impeccable.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
The Creepy Wee Pub
Really liked this place,small,cosy,nice atmosphere with live music.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Cottars
Absolutely first class pub ,service ,food and staff
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Clarke Cottage Guest House
Homey spot with free parking & breakfast
Burgh Arms
Great bar, fab atmosphere and the owners and bar staff as brilliant
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Sòlas-Kitchen
Lovely place, delicious food, great service and atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Bella e Buona
The food was wonderful and full of flavor and presented in expert fashion.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Ramen & Don Oriental byob restaurant and take away
Super tasty food, quick service, and relaxed atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Bay & Bridge
Hustlers Pool Hall
Good music and atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 3 PM
Rosyth Castle Ruins
Access is free but you'll be done in 5-10 minutes.
Rosyth Wildlife Pond
A nice pond with parks and fields around.
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
EATS Hub & EATS Living Room Café
Great menu, good prices and friendly atmosphere
Closed · Opens 10 AM
The Half Crown
Coldest pint in town and beautiful patio.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Admiralty Park
Basically it's an industrial estate
Rosyth Parish Church
Good place to host meetings.
Pitcorthie House - Dunfermline, Fife
reunion old skool events
Excellent oldskool night with a cracking atmosphere and quality music/DJs.
Closed · Opens 7 PM Sat
Three Bridges Bed & Breakfast
Modest rooms in a 1950s brick cottage
Rosyth Church
Always see something new.
Goth
Great to go and friendly local pub.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Rustyhoof mobile bar
The bar menu on the night was great and had a large selection.
Closed · Opens 12 AM Fri
Rosyth Doocot
A historic building hidden in an industrial docklands area of Rosyth.
Rosyth Park
Spacious but the equipment is a bit dated now.
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Pitcorthie House - One-Bedroom House
Ash the Foxes Field
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Rosyth
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Rosyth
Rosyth, situated on the Firth of Forth in Scotland, serves as a vibrant port of call for Northern Europe cruises. Three distinguished cruise lines—Viking Ocean Cruises, Oceania Cruises, and Silversea—call here regularly, with 31 upcoming sailings offering passengers exceptional itineraries. Most cruises departing from Rosyth span 12 nights, visiting remarkable destinations including the Norwegian fjords (Bergen, Tromsø, and Alta), the historic Thames at London, and the remote beauty of Lerwick and the Shetland Islands. The port experiences peak activity during the winter months of January and February, plus the spring and early summer season from March through June.
When your ship docks at Rosyth, you'll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore Scotland's rich heritage. The nearby city of Edinburgh, with its iconic castle and Royal Mile, lies just a short journey away, while the port itself provides easy access to the charming Firth of Forth waterfront. Whether you're embarking on an Arctic adventure or enjoying a leisurely Northern European voyage, Rosyth offers an excellent starting point for unforgettable maritime experiences.
When your ship docks at Rosyth, you'll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore Scotland's rich heritage. The nearby city of Edinburgh, with its iconic castle and Royal Mile, lies just a short journey away, while the port itself provides easy access to the charming Firth of Forth waterfront. Whether you're embarking on an Arctic adventure or enjoying a leisurely Northern European voyage, Rosyth offers an excellent starting point for unforgettable maritime experiences.
Cruise Lines at Rosyth
- Viking Ocean Cruises (18 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (4 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (1 cruise)
