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The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ
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9:30am - 4pm
(Last Admission 6pm)
Take a closer look and explore each of Britannia’s five decks here.
Summer memories by the sea!
Fun for all the family, explore the five decks of The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer, Tripadvisor’s No 1 UK Attraction. All ages will love to listen to the audio handset tour, with an adult’s guide available in over 30 languages or children’s version in English. Take the tour at your own pace and spot the corgis hiding in the Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt. See where celebrities and world leaders, from Nelson Mandela to Sir Winston Churchill, were entertained by Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family in the State Apartments. Snap a family photo whilst trying on the sailors’ uniforms in the Crew’s Quarters as you discover the naval side of the ship where 220 Royal Yachtsmen worked and relaxed. Stop by the NAAFI to sample the delicious fudge, made on board, and look into the gleaming Engine Room.
Finish your tour in the Royal Deck Tearoom and sample the delicious cakes, scones, ice cream and sandwiches from the Royal Galley. After your visit, apply for your complimentary Annual Pass which gives you 12 months free admission!
Buy your tickets here!
Visiting Britannia
Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Attraction 2023
Start your tour at our entrance, currently located on the Ground Floor of Ocean Terminal. Please note that tickets purchased in person are by card/contactless only.
Please pre-book your tickets to guarantee admission.
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Step aboard to enjoy a great day out!
Fingal Hotel
AA Hotel of the Year Scotland, AA five-star hotel and 2 AA Rosettes
Learn more: fingal.co.uk
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Weekly Snaps. Photography has always played an important role on Britannia. While she was in service, there was always a 'Yottie' appointed, nicknamed 'Snaps', to take photographs of life on board the Royal Yacht. In keeping with this tradition, we now have our own Photographer in Residence, who has been capturing our very own Weekly 'Snaps ...
Weekly 'Snaps' is back! We are delighted to share with you our Weekly 'Snaps' from this week. Our Photographer in Residence has been out and about aboard Britannia and Fingal seeing what...
Weekly 'Snaps' are now live! This week we have shown our visitors enjoying themselves throughout all of her five decks, from the Compass Platform to the Lower Deck! We've also shown our delicious...
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It's Weekly Snaps time! Take a look at what's been happening aboard the Royal Yacht and Fingal. royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
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Snap a family photo whilst trying on the sailors' uniforms in the Crew's Quarters as you discover the naval side of the ship where 220 Royal Yachtsmen worked and relaxed. Stop by the NAAFI to sample the delicious fudge, made on board, and look into the gleaming Engine Room.
It's time for Weekly 'Snaps'. Take a look on our website to see what has been happening on board Britannia this week....
During your tour dine in the Royal Deck Tearoom for a special treat! Enjoy your choice of soup and...". The Royal Yacht Britannia | Celebrate Father's Day aboard Britannia!
It's Weekly 'Snaps' Friday! Find out what has been happening on board Britannia and Fingal this week. royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia is the former royal yacht of the British monarchy.She was in their service from 1954 until 1997. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660, and is the second royal yacht to bear the name, the first being the racing cutter built for the Prince of Wales in 1893. During her 43-year career, the yacht travelled more than a million ...
It's 'Weekly Snaps' Friday! Take a look at our weekly snaps to see life on board Britannia this week! #theroyalyachtbritannia
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Port day. SHORT BREAK CRUISE. Embarkation day. Port day. . Entertainment staff performing during a sailaway.
It's Weekly 'Snaps' Friday! Check out what has been happening on board and see some cheery faces this #WorldSmileDay!...
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Royal Charter Storm: 1859 (26 October) The Royal Charter and other ships wrecked in Lligwy Bay, Anglesey: 738: HMS Bulwark explosion: 1914 (26 November) Magazine explosion off Sheerness: 700 to 800: 1948 London smog: 1948 (26 November - 1 December) Excess deaths from air pollution 699: HMS Ramillies: 1760 (15 February) Ran aground off Bolt ...
Follow the amazingly tranquil Water of Leith walk down to Dean Village, a former mill village from the 19th century. The cobblestones are well-trodden by tourists trying to snap a picture of the past. Pros of Staying in Stockbridge: Plenty of charming coffee shops and quirky shops; Short walk to the centre; Nature walk to Dean's Village
fizzy_locks on April 30, 2024: "Absolutely honoured humble full of gratitude to be invited at the royal yacht Britannia and be looked after by the best hospitality, to...". Absolutely honoured humble full of gratitude to be invited at the royal yacht Britannia and be looked after by the best hospitality, to... | Instagram
It's Weekly 'Snaps' Friday! Check out what's been happening on board Britannia and Fingal this week. royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/ #RoyalYacht