Weekly Snaps

Visitors to The Royal Yacht Britannia exploring the history of the ship by the iconic bell and compass binnacle.

Enjoy a tour with a complimentary audio guide, offered in over 30 different languages.

Every glass, cup and saucer has its own specially designed hook or compartment to hold it in place, in the China and Glass Pantry. Housekeeper Angelina, ensuring that the glasses are polished to perfection.

Kirk, Facilities Officer. power washing the compound around the Royal Yacht.

Pawel, Chef de Partie, creating mouthwatering scones for our visitors to the Royal Deck Tearoom.

Straight out the oven and waiting to be served with cream and jam.

Choose from the Tearoom's menu, including this Ayrshire ham, tomato and wholegrain mustard sandwich.

Commis Chef, Jacek, plating a starter for an exclusive evening event this week.

The changing skyline across the Port of Leith.

Exquisite china from the China Pantry, which was meticulously polished each day during Royal service, to uphold the highest standards.

Embroidered hanging decorations make a beautiful gift or cherished memento of a visit aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia and can be found in the Gift Shop.

Discover cups, baubles, and mugs decorated with a charming illustration of Britannia, in the souvenir Shop in Ocean Terminal.

Gavin grinding one of the bulwark gates.

Ben sanding the external hull of the activity boat.

Mark and Gary creating a new counter for the NAAFI.

Joss applying primer, prior to the gold leaf line application on the starboard hull.

A closer look at the primer painting.

Stevie drying the filler on the hull.

Our sister ship, Fingal, was this week named Tripadvisor's number one hotel in both categories of Luxury and Small & Boutique hotel in the UK for 2024.

The elegant Ballroom at Fingal, where relaxation and indulgence await.

Blue skies and colourful flags flying above our luxury floating hotel, nearby to Britannia.

A compass detail in every cabin aboard Fingal.