The Royal Yacht Britannia

Rated Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction for 13 years by national tourism agency VisitScotland, Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing one million miles around the world. Berthed in Edinburgh's historic Port of Leith, Britannia is now a five-star visitor attraction, as well as an exclusive evening events venue. Step aboard and follow in the footsteps of royalty to see where Prince Charles and Princess Diana honeymooned and Liz Taylor, Frank Sinatra and presidents Reagan, Mandela and Gorbachev were wined and dined. There are five main decks to explore with a fascinating audio guide included in the ticket price, as well as a version for children. We also provide British Sign Language tablets, Braille script and each deck is fully accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. Take in stunning waterfront views from The Royal Deck Tea Room where delicious home-made cakes, soups and sandwiches are served. Experience The Royal Yacht Britannia for yourself and enjoy a fantastic day out aboard The Queen’s former floating palace.

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Yotties’ Week Aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

12 May 2025 - 15 May 2025

Step aboard this Yotties’ Week, Mon 12 May - Thurs 15 May, to see the former Royal Yachtsmen, fondly known as Yotties, don their white overalls once again and return to their beloved Britannia. Working alongside the current maintenance team you’ll find them painting, scrubbing, sanding and polishing – only to be interrupted by their traditional daily tot of Pusser’s rum at 4pm! Our Yotties are delighted to chat to visitors, regaling stories about life on the Royal Yacht as it sailed over one million miles around the globe. While aboard, make sure to take in stunning waterfront views from the Royal Deck Tearoom where delicious scones, cakes, soups and sandwiches, made in the Royal Galley, are served.

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