Royal Deck Experience

Experience our new Royal highlights tour with a group guided visit from our expert guides. Sharing anecdotes and stories beyond those included on our commentary handsets, you'll go behind-the-ropes followed by an afternoon tea featuring some of The Queen's favourite sweet and savoury treats in the Royal Deck Tearoom, including Coronation chicken, oak-smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches, Victoria sponge and Valrhona chocolate biscuit sandwich. 

How do the tours work?

The experience starts promptly at 13.15 at the entrance to our Visitor Centre (second floor of Ocean Terminal) split into two groups of 12 people, each group with their own tour guide. Afternoon tea is served in the Royal Deck Tearoom at 3pm. You can then discover the rest of Britannia at your leisure with your choice of audio guide, BSL/ASL tablet or Braille Script. The guided tour is available in English only currently. 

How much is the tour and how do I book?

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are booked through our website. Tickets are £75 per person.

What dates is the Royal Deck Experience available?

This is exclusively available Tuesdays and Thursdays from week commencing 9 February until the end of March:
10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 February, 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 and 31 March.

What is the dress code?

You are welcome to visit with sensible footwear and we advise layers/a jacket in case of inclement weather.

I have a dietary requirement, can I request a different afternoon tea?

When can I book?

You can book through our website up until 4pm the day before.

Can I book my own table in the Tearoom?

Everyone in your tour group will be seated together in the Royal Deck Tearoom. Please note that this will be in tables of four people.