Weekly Snaps
29 December 2023
Photography has always played an important role on Britannia. While she was in service, there was always a 'Yottie' appointed, nicknamed 'Snaps', to take photographs of life on board the Royal Yacht.
In keeping with this tradition, we now have our own Photographer in Residence, who has been capturing our very own Weekly 'Snaps' - a collection of snapshots of life around the ship today.
This week we look back over the past year on board Britannia, sharing highlights from 2023.
Previous Weeks 2024
Jul
Jun
May
Apr
Mar
Feb
Jan
Previous Weeks 2023
Dec
Nov
Oct
Sep
Aug
Jul
Jun
May
Apr
Mar
Feb
Jan
Previous Weeks 2022
Dec
Nov
Oct
Sep
Aug
Jul
Jun
May
Apr
![A couple stand on the Verandah Deck outside taking a selfie on a mobile phone.](/media/10723/1-couple-selfie-verandha-deckl.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482372760000000)
This year, The Royal Yacht Britannia became Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Visitor Attraction for a second time.
![A woman wearing a bright red beret and skirt and blue shirt posing on the Shelter Deck.](/media/10724/2-lady-brow.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482372990000000)
We enjoy seeing visitors' photos and memories from their day on board. Remember to tag us on social media!
![A member from the Facilities team hosing down the vintage Rolls-Royce car.](/media/10725/3-andy-rolls-royce-jpeg.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482373210000000)
Facilities Officer, Andy, tending to the Phantom Five Rolls-Royce which can be admired on the Quayside.
![A woman polishing the teak handrail outside on deck in the sunshine.](/media/10726/4-carol.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482373410000000)
Housekeeping Team Leader, Carol, together with the team ensure that Britannia is gleaming and ship-shape, ready for our many visitors from around the world.
![In the Tearoom, a table is set with pot of tea, gin cocktail, scone and a slice of Victoria sponge cake.](/media/10727/5-tea-room-gin-spritz-special.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482373760000000)
Visitors to Britannia can enjoy freshly prepared, homemade food and stunning views in the Royal Deck Tearoom.
![Several soft cuddly Corgi dogs with a miniature keyring dog.](/media/10733/11-retail-corgis.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482375010000000)
The Gift Shop offers a fantastic selection of gifts, souvenirs and mementoes of a visit to the Royal Yacht. The cuddly Corgi toys are a firm favourite and bestseller.
![Two members of the Maintenance team working on the refurbishment of Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound.](/media/10735/13-gary-mark-bloodhound-refurb.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482377550000000)
Gary and Mark lifting the old caulking on Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound, ready to re-caulk the deck.
![The Maintenance team paint Britannia's hull while on a cherry picker.](/media/10736/14-joss-and-rab-hull-paint.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482378110000000)
Jos and Rab painting the hull of the ship Britannia blue, the colour was especially chosen by Queen Elizabeth II in preference to the traditional black.
![A member of Maintenance team hosing down the Verandah Deck.](/media/10738/16-nigel-deck-clean.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482379120000000)
Nigel washing the decks ensuring the same standards are maintained on board as they were during Royal service.
![Seven Yotties wearing white overalls painting the Verandah Deck.](/media/10739/17-yotties-painting.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482379710000000)
The Yotties enjoy sharing memories of their time working on Britannia with visitors during Yotties' Week.
![The Bridge at Fingal with large dining table and leather bound logbooks.](/media/10742/20-fingal-bridge.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133482383100000000)
The Bridge at Fingal has provided a unique space for private dining throughout the year for many special celebrations and meetings.