Accessibility

It is our aim to make The Royal Yacht Britannia as accessible as possible to all of our visitors and we have detailed the facilities available below. We are always keen to know how we can improve in any way, so if you have any suggestions please let us know. We are always delighted to hear from you.

Wheelchair users

The visitor route has been designed with wheelchairs in mind. All five decks are fully accessible for wheelchair users with lifts and ramps throughout. Britannia has been classified as Category 1, the highest level for wheelchair access without assistance, by VisitScotland (the Scottish Tourist Board). In order to enjoy the whole tour, wheelchairs should be no wider than 670mm.

People with reduced mobility

There are lifts linking each of Britannia's decks making it very easy to move around the Yacht, and there are several places to stop and rest on the tour route. Any seats that are not roped off are there for you to sit on, relax and enjoy your audio tour.

There is free parking in Ocean Terminal with dedicated parking for wheelchair users in the blue car park on level C, the nearest to our Visitor Centre. When parked, enter Ocean Terminal’s car park lift and select Level E for our Visitor Centre.

If you need to borrow a wheelchair, please ask our Visitor Centre staff. Wheelchairs are provided free of charge.

The Britannia tour is not suitable for Shopmobility electric wheelchair users.

Access for pushchairs

Pushchairs are welcomed on board Britannia. All but the widest double buggies will have full access to the Britannia tour (Max width 670mm).

We have baby change facilities in the Visitor Centre and on board.

Visually impaired

We have an audio handset tour in English that has been adapted especially for those who are visually impaired. It has all the Britannia information plus explanations on the layout of the Royal Yacht. This audio tour can be requested at the Handset Collection Desk before you step on board Britannia.  Guide dogs are also warmly welcomed on board.   

Hearing impaired

We have a printed version of our English language tour - please request this at the Handset Collection Desk before you step on board Britannia. Our audio handsets do have adjustable volume control so you may wish to also take the handset tour.  We also welcome hearing dogs. 

People with learning difficulties

We have an audio handset tour in English for visitors with learning difficulties.

Visitors whose first language is not English may also find this tour useful.