Aboard Royal Yacht Britannia, see how the royals lived while on the water. Originally launched in 1953 and decommissioned in 1997, this luxury ship features lavish living and entertainment quarters spread across five main decks. Take an audio tour, which is included in the cost of your ticket. The tour covers the bridge, state apartments, royal bedrooms, sun lounge, royal deck tearoom, the crew's quarters, and the gleaming engine room. Hear details on each room, see photos of the royal family onboard the ship, and discover what life was like for crewmembers serving royalty. If you have a sweet tooth, don't leave without trying fudge from the onboard sweet shop. Work out when and for how long to visit Royal Yacht Britannia and other Edinburgh attractions using our handy Edinburgh trip builder site.
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Royal Yacht Britannia reviews
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Located right next to and accessed from a shopping centre. This somewhat distracts from the overall visitor experience and makes it impossible to get an overall view of the ship from the outside. As.... more
Located right next to and accessed from a shopping centre. This somewhat distracts from the overall visitor experience and makes it impossible to get an overall view of the ship from the outside. As.... more »
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An interesting experience targeting tourist market. We had afternoon tea on board which was nice. The staff were efficient and friendly.
An interesting experience targeting tourist market. We had afternoon tea on board which was nice. The staff were efficient and friendly. more »
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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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This is definitely my top Edinburgh attraction! We spent more than 2 hours there because... we just couldn't miss the royal afternoon tea with scones! ☕️🍰 It was just delightful! We learned so much about the Royal Family and their modern life on this yacht! Loved the decor and attention to every detail. The engine room was just magnificent! If you haven't got time to do the whole Royal Edinburgh Tour, visit the yacht - it's so worth it! 🛳
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