The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About The Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia, located on Ocean Drive in Leith, Edinburgh, is one of the most iconic and historical tourist attractions in the United Kingdom. Formerly the personal vessel of Queen Elizabeth II, the ship has been an integral part of the British monarchy's history for over 40 years.
The Royal Yacht Britannia served as a floating palace for the royal family, travelling to over 600 ports in more than 135 countries. The ship played host to some of the world's most famous and distinguished personalities, including Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton, amongst many others.
Today, the Royal Yacht Britannia serves as a fascinating visitor attraction, inviting visitors to step aboard and explore this magnificent ship. From the Engine Room to the Bridge, visitors can see how the royal family and their guests were entertained, slept and worked on board. The luxurious State Apartments, including the Queen’s favourite room, the Honeymoon Suite, and the Royal Dining Room, are just some of the highlights of the tour.
Visitors to the Royal Yacht Britannia can enjoy a range of facilities on board, including a gift shop, restaurant and tea room. The Royal Deck Tea Room offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea whilst taking in the stunning views out to sea.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is open year-round, welcoming visitors from all over the world to experience the grandeur and elegance of this historic ship. It is a must-visit destination for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the royal family's rich history, and a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Photos of The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Dr, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, United Kingdom
Opening hours of The Royal Yacht Britannia
Monday:
09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday:
09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday:
09:30 - 16:00
Thursday:
09:30 - 16:00
Friday:
09:30 - 16:00
Saturday:
09:30 - 16:00
Sunday:
09:30 - 16:00
Reviews of The Royal Yacht Britannia
"An excellent day out in Edinburgh, easily accessible by any bus with the destination 'Ocean Terminal', and soon also by tram. The entrance is on the second floor of the shopping centre, and after a small exhibition you follow a well marked route starting at the top deck and working downwards. The audio aid is excellent and gives you just the right amount of information in 26 marked locations. I would allow two hours to go round; there is a tea room on the top deck, or a Costa Coffee in the shopping centre. The tea room is pretty good and worth a scone! The ship itself is outstanding!"
"Very enjoyable afternoon exploring the Royal Yacht. Spent over 2 1/2 hours on board and enjoyed a delicious lunch and wine in the tea rooms. Well worth a visit. Staff were very friendly and warm to visitors. We actually walked from city centre to Ocean Terminal. Took about 50 minutes. Great food options in the adjoining shopping centre. £18 per person."
"Absolutely fantastic. Ship is a work of art from the queens quarters and medical facilities to the crew quarters and engine room. Fascinating how the ship is divided up between crew, offices and guests. Great stories, guests and artifacts. We did notice it had a lot of bars on the boat. Staff and the audio tour were great. Unfortunately the Tea Room we were looking forward to experiencing, was not open. A little out of the way, but we’ll worth the effort to get there."
"An absolutely wonderful day out. I visited for my birthday and the sun was shining — being by the coast I could have been anywhere in the world! I didn’t feel like I was 15 minutes from Edinburgh centre! The whole experience is a delight — from the entrance with friendly and welcoming staff, to the huge Lego model of the yacht, to the overall tour itself. The tour is far more interesting and exciting than I expected. There are state rooms far larger than I would ever have imagined, and the crew facilities (including three bars!) were fascinating to see. I also loved how there were a few fun elements in each room — like the odd corgi scattered here and there, including one with a face mask in the ship’s hospital room. Be sure to head to the tea room to round off your trip with a cream tea looking out to sea! A wonderful day out, I can’t recommend it enough!"
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