Weekly Snaps

Rain or shine, The Royal Yacht Britannia is a great day out in any weather.

A family pauses to capture a special photograph while exploring Britannia's five decks.

Renata, Housekeeper, ensuring the ship's wheel in the Visitor Centre is kept shipshape.

Housekeeper, Lynne, polishing the brass handrails on the Bridge.

A Summer lunchtime favourite in the Royal Deck Tearoom, our Caesar salad with John Ross smoked salmon.

Named after Queen Victoria, the Tearoom's decadent Victoria sponge cake is generously layered with berry jam and white chocolate cream.

Hemant, Commis Chef, creating desserts for guests attending an exclusive dinner on board Britannia.

A scrumptious cream of courgette and cheddar soup was featured as the Galley's soup of the day.

The Welmar baby grand piano in the Drawing Room is firmly secured to the deck, ensuring it remains in place even when the seas become choppy.

A statue of Britannia’s longest serving Royal Yachtsman, Ellis ‘Norrie’ Norrell MVO RVM, watches over the Quayside.

Featuring a beautiful illustration of Britannia, this magnet is a charming souvenir from your visit on board.

Take a little seaside fun home with you! Our shop is full of cuddly Jellycat friends, including seagulls, fish, lifebuoys and more!

Ben using a heat gun to remove varnish from handrails.

Mark assembling a screen to be installed aboard.

A closer look at the process.

Mark refitting a hanging rail in the Tearoom Office.

Nigel continuing with the task of stripping varnish from handrails.

Removing layers of varnish, ready for a refresh.

Once a Northern Lighthouse Board tender, Fingal is now a luxury floating hotel, restaurant, bar, and exclusive events venue, berthed in the historic Port of Leith.

Kevin giving Fingal’s outer decks a thorough wash.

The scene is set for an unforgettable event in the Ballroom, complete with stunning table decorations, sweeping staircases, a double‑height ceiling, and a private bar.

Hand-blended in Scotland using all-natural fragrances, the refreshing scent of MODM grapefruit and seagrass hand and body lotion can be enjoyed throughout Fingal.