Weekly Snaps

Housekeeper, Renata, taking down the Christmas decorations in the Officers' Wardroom.

Britannia’s Bell hanging outside the beautiful Sun Lounge.

Visitors enjoying the Firth of Forth view from the telescope on the Verandah Deck.

Angelina, Housekeeper, polishing at the Verge Inn bar in the Petty Officers’ and Royal Marines Sergeants’ Mess, where the crew would relax.

In the Royal Deck Tea Room, Waiters, Anastasiia and Rosie, serving Britannia’s visitors.

A delicious oat milk cappuccino with a Britannia stencil from the Tea Room.

A freshly baked scone made on board in the Galley with Britannia jam and clotted cream.

Visitors are spoiled for choice with the fantastic selection of tasty soups, sandwiches and mouth-watering cakes and scones, available to choose from in the Tea Room.

A detailed closer look at the glorious ship’s binnacle and the gyro compass, which were used to navigate Britannia.

Within the Sun Lounge, the ‘Rum Tot’ tub dates from Queen Victoria’s reign. The tub was used on Britannia to issue the Yachtsmen’s daily rum ration up until 1970 when the Navy’s rum issue was abolished.

Nautical inspired gifts including these novelty keyrings are available from Britannia’s shop.

A beautiful reminder of a day spent touring the five decks is our Britannia snow globe, which can be purchased from the Gift Shop.

Mark removing the existing plasterboard prior to re-panelling.

Director of Maintenance, Derek Miller, in the Engine Room at Fingal.

Stuart removing the Vacuum Interface Boxes from the void to then refit in the Engine Room Workshop.

Jay removing a wardrobe to install an access panel to inspect the AC Function Selector Box.

Nigel painting a porthole.

Ewan removing varnish from a handrail.

A bright, still winter’s day across Alexandra Dock at Fingal, Britannia’s sister ship and luxury floating hotel.

Inside the stunning glass lift at Fingal.

The spiral staircase leading to the art deco inspired Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, at the top of Fingal.

Brass taps in one of Fingal’s glamorous cabin bathrooms are a stylish nautical nod to the former lighthouse tender’s past.