The Royal Yacht Britannia
- Location:Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Duration:Flexible (suggested time is 2 hours)
- TOUR Code:2026ROYALBRIT
A unique five-star visitor experience and recommended by BBC News as "Scotland's leading visitor-friendly attraction", The Royal Yacht Britannia is an essential visit whilst in Edinburgh. For over forty years, the Royal Yacht sailed over one million miles on nearly a thousand official visits for the British Royal Family. Now berthed in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith, Britannia is a fascinating visitor attraction.
Highlights
- Entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh
- Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life for the Royal Family aboard the Britannia
- Furnishings and decor from the Royal Collection State Apartments
- State Drawing Room, Queen?s Bedroom, Sun Lounge and Admiral?s cabin
- Britannia Visitor Centre exhibitions
- Self-guided audio tour in 21 languages
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Receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia's Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step on board. Here you can view displays and historic photographs that detail Britannia's fascinating past.
The captivating audio handset tour takes you around five decks at a leisurely pace and is a rare glimpse into the public and private lives of the British Royal Family. From Sir Winston Churchill to Boris Yeltsin, Rajiv Gandhi to Nelson Mandela, some of the world's most influential people have been welcomed on board. Now you are free to see what they saw, to stand where they stood.
Every part of Britannia includes rich treasures to enjoy. Almost all the pieces in the State Apartments are on loan from The Royal Collection, with kind permission of Her Majesty The Queen. You will have a chance to see the working side of the ship, from the once sweltering heat of the laundry to the crew's densely packed quarters.
Tour highlights include the State Drawing Room, The Queen's Bedroom, the Sun Lounge and the Admiral's cabin.
Britannia is berthed alongside the stylish Ocean Terminal shopping center which contains a choice of over 80 different boutiques, high-street shops and restaurants with scenic waterfront views. As the Royal Yacht is only 15 minutes away from Edinburgh city center, it is the perfect addition to any trip.
Britannia is owned by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, a non-profit making charity, and all proceeds go towards her long-term maintenance.
Schedule Details
The Royal Yacht Britannia
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Opening Hours:
- February to March: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- April to June: 9:30am - 4:00pm
- July to September: 9:30am - 4:30pm
- October: 9:30am - 4:00pm
- November to December: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- Christmas Eve last admission: 2:30pm
Flexible (suggested time is 2 hours)
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Additional Information
- Entrance fees
- Self guided audio tour available in 21 different languages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
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We had a really great time looking round it had a very homely feel to it and was not pretentious ... Read more ›
Cathleen E, December 2011
Well worth seeing the yacht and the self-guided tour is very well done. This is one very high ... Read more ›
Patricia J, Canada, December 2011
