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Discover what life was like on board The Queen’s floating royal residence.
“Tea and cake in the Royal Deck Tea Room was a lovely treat.”
Visitor testimonial
Experience what life was like on board for the Royal Family and Royal Yachtsmen.
This famous ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.
“This is where I can truly relax.”
HM The Queen
The ship has played many roles, including a floating nursery for the Royal children
Britannia was an iconic ambassador for Britain around the globe. An invitation to step aboard was rarely refused.
Britannia was an ambassador for British business, promoting trade and industry around the globe
“I know I promised Nancy everything in the world when I married her, but how can I ever top this?”
President Reagan
Britannia was the one royal residence for which The Queen and Prince Philip had final say in its design.
Walking on board Britannia is like stepping back into the 1950s
“The overall idea was to give the
Sir Hugh Casson
impression of a country house at sea”
The Royal Yacht was a Royal Navy vessel, with an exceptional crew of Royal Yachtsmen who prided themselves on unobtrusive excellence.
“Here one is surrounded by people who are as dedicated as I am to the service of The Queen”
Martin Charteris, Her Majesty’s Private Secretary
FREE parking all day.
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We will be happy to help you plan your group visit
There is always something going on aboard Britannia! Visit our blog to experience life on board Scotland’s best visitor attraction. Learn more.
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Discover a wonderful Burns Supper on board
Please note: Times specified are opening time - last admission time. *Last admission on 24 December is 2.30pm and 31 December is 3.00pm.
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January - March |
10.00-15.30 |
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April - June |
09.30-16.30 |
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July - September |
09.30-16.30 |
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October |
09.30-16.00 |
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November - December* |
10.00-15.30 |
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Christmas Day |
Closed |
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New Year's Day |
Closed |
All prices include our free audio tour available in 27 languages.
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Adults |
£15.00 |
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Child (aged 5-17) |
£8.50 |
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Child (under 5) |
FREE |
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Seniors (aged 60+) |
£13.50 |
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Students (with ID) |
£13.50 |
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Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) |
£43.50 |
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ
Tel: 0131 555 5566 - Email us
The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust Registered Office: Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey
Street, Edinburgh EH3 9EE.
Registered in Scotland No. 185443, VAT No. GB 717 0276 48. Registered Charity No.
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