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Discover what life was like on board Her Majesty's floating Royal residence! You can follow in the footsteps of world leaders such as Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Rajiv Gandhi. Now The Royal Yacht Britannia is a five-star visitor attraction and a must see place to visit in Edinburgh. This famous ship has been named Best UK Attraction (Which magazine readers) and Tripadvisor Travellers
' Choice Best of the Best award winner 2020. The Royal Yacht has also consistently been judged Scotland's best visitor attraction by our national tourism agency, VisitScotland, for twelve years' running.
Organising an event fit for a King, ensuring all is up to Royal standards, is just another day on board for our Head of Sales & Events, Diane! Read our latest blog for what it was like to welcome HM King Charles III back to The Royal Yacht Britannia.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/blog/planning-an-event-fit-for-a-king/
We love this image of former Royal Steward, Peter Barraud, with our Britannia Butler as he explained why the tables were set as they were during Royal service.
The place setting was a thumbprint's length in from the edge of the table. This meant that as a guest stood up or sat down they would not move the cutlery if they bumped the edge of the table!
Experience all the festivals have to offer and stay aboard our sister ship Edinburgh this August!
Find out more about Fingal’s latest festival break package.
https://www.fingal.co.uk/packages-and-offers/fingal-s-festival-break/
Would you like to visit Royal attractions in Edinburgh this summer?
The Royal Yacht Britannia ✅
Edinburgh Castle ✅
Palace of Holyroodhouse ✅
Look no further than the Royal Edinburgh ticket. Plus 48 hours use of Edinburgh Bus Tours bus tours around the city.
Find out more: https://edinburghtour.com/royal-edinburgh-ticket/
📷 Edinburgh Castle & Palace of Holyroodhouse: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam
It’s wonderful to see our dress flags flying high above Britannia! ⚓
Are you visiting Edinburgh this summer holiday? ☀️
Don’t forget to visit the Royal Yacht for a fun day out for all the family!
Pre-book tickets online. 🚢
https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/
It’s Weekly Snaps Friday!
Check out what has been happening in this week’s snaps by Photographer in Residence, Ruth.
https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
Ahoy there! Are you looking for a truly unique workplace?
Do you have a passion for working with a great attention to detail with helpful, kind colleagues who share in your enthusiasm?
Would you like to work aboard Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Attraction?
If your answers are a big yes, we would love to hear from you! See the link below for our current vacancies.
https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/vacancies/
Did you know when Britannia was on Royal duty, Queen Elizabeth II’s official mail would be flown or shipped out daily from London no matter where Britannia was in the world?
The small Mail Office also took delivery of letters for the crew from loved ones each time Britannia docked at a port. Being so far away from home for long periods, letters from friends or family were eagerly awaited by the crew.
Enjoy delicious treats in the Royal Deck Tearoom this summer! ☀️
Choose from our delicious selection of teas, coffees, soups, sandwiches, cakes and scones, all made in the onboard Galley.
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/media/9694/the-royal-deck-tea-room-menu.pdf
Are you planning a visit to the Royal Yacht soon?
Take a look at this week’s ‘snaps’ to see what has been happening on board!
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
📸: Ruth McQuiggan
Clarence the corgi and friends are hiding aboard the Royal Yacht this summer!
Fun for all ages, how many can you spot in our Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt? 🐶
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/whats-on/
Stay aboard our sister ship and mark 60 years of Fingal!
Celebrate Fingal’s 60th Anniversary this August with our exclusive package.
Book your stay: fingal.co.uk/packages-and-offers/fingal-at-60/
Did you know that Britannia was built for the dual role of becoming a hospital ship if needed?
Pictured is the Sick Bay on board.
See more photos from HM King Charles III's visit aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia.
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
Last night His Majesty King Charles III attended a reception on board The Royal Yacht Britannia for the Association of Royal Yachtsmen to commemorate 25 years since Britannia arrived in Leith.
Images: Tony Marsh Photography
The Royal Family
On Britannia’s quayside, you can see these wonderful vibrant poppies, planted in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.
We love seeing the bright colours on the quayside, a great part of our environmental journey. 🌸
Create memories by the sea this summer! ☀️
Step aboard and take part in our Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt as you tour each of Britannia’s five decks. Don’t forget to stop by the Royal Deck Tearoom for some delicious refreshing treats! 🍦
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/summer-memories-by-the-sea/
Scone or cake? What is your favourite Tearoom treat this National Cream Tea Day? 🍰
See what has been happening on board Britannia's five decks with a look at this week's 'snaps'!
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
Our Britannia Gift Shop features a wonderful range of exclusive souvenir gifts, Royal gifts, china, toys, food and nautical items.
Be sure to pop into our Gift Shop in Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre or browse our bestsellers online!
royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/shop/
Plans for the weekend? ⚓
Why not step aboard Britannia and learn about the history of the Royal Yacht with our complimentary audio guide.
Sample delicious drinks and treats in the Royal Deck Tearoom whilst taking in the tranquil waterfront views
Voted Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Attraction, this experience is not to be missed.
Sunny decks, relax in the Royal Deck Tearoom and luxury floating hotel, Fingal.
See what has been happening on board as we spring into summer in this week’s snaps!
https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
⭐ Tripadvisor's Best UK Attraction 2023 ⭐
We are thrilled to be voted as Tripadvisor’s Best UK Attraction 2023! What a wonderful accolade for our team who passionately ensure each and every visitor has a memorable experience on board! 🎉
tripadvisor.co.uk/TravelersChoice-ThingsToDo-cTopAttractions-g186216 -area
Discover luxurious locations in the UK, including Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia, featured in Luxury Travel Magazine.
luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/luxurious-locations-to-discover-in-the-uk
Count the corgis! Fun for all ages, our cuddly corgis are hiding on the tour route, ready for you to spot!
Have you experienced our sister ship Fingal Edinburgh? If you had a wonderful time discovering five-star luxury in Leith, vote for Fingal in the Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Readers' Choice Awards Survey.
Click here: https://www.cntraveller.com/article/vote-readers-choice-awards
Did you know that Britannia was the only ship in the Royal Navy to have a laundry permanently manned by her own crew? The laundry was also larger than would be usual for a ship of this size: the extra capacity was required should the Yacht ever have been converted to a hospital ship.
Another glorious week of sunshine makes the perfect weather for taking full advantage of our Verandah Deck for souvenir photos, as well as a refreshing iced coffee in the Royal Deck Tearoom.
See behind the ropes here: www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
A truly unique new year, tickets to our special Hogmanay celebrations are now available.
Dine in the State Dining Room, watch a stunning Beat Retreat and welcome in 2024 with dancing in the Royal Deck.
Find out more:
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/exclusive-use/special-events/
Our corgi has been to London! We would love to see where your Britannia corgi has travelled to.
Take your photo of your corgi and tag us on social media , whether on the beach in The Bahamas or on a stroll along Brighton Pier!
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/clarence-the-corgi-around-the-world/
16 botanicals from ports visited by the Royal Yacht, our exclusive gin is available online as well as in our Gift Shop as we mark World Gin Day.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/shop/food-hall/britannia-gin-70cl/c-24/c-75/p-116/
See a summary of the past week on Britannia as the Maintenance team continue the big job of painting the hull, whilst visitors enjoyed their tour of the five decks and special treats in Royal Deck Tearoom.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
Just a month ago we welcomed aboard the former Royal Yachtsmen for our annual Yotties’ Week. We look back over the week with these fantastic photos.
Images: Tony Marsh
As part of our ongoing sustainability journey, visitors can read our corporate social responsibility statement as we mark World Environment Day.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/media/9639/the-royal-yacht-britannia-trust-corporate-social-responsibility-statement-april-2023.pdf
We’re proud to announce that skipper Graham Bailey, and crew, Julia Bailey, Rory Scott, and Will Bedford achieved bronze at the 2023 Dragon World Championship in Bodrum, Turkey, aboard BLUEBOTTLE.
BLUEBOTTLE is one of three historic vessels, alongside Royal Racing Yacht BLOODHOUND and COWESLIP, which, when not sailing, visitors can see on display when they visit the Royal Yacht.
📷: Cigdem Yurtsever
We were delighted to meet with Volunteer Edinburgh today to gift tickets to their community taskforce volunteers who provide help with practical tasks to the community.
Pictured is Visitor Experience Manager, Sarah Thomson with Heather Yang, Core Services Manager, at their Leith Walk office.
Another busy week on board with days of stunning blue skies, the perfect weather for our Maintenance Team to set to work on Britannia's hull.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/weekly-snaps/
What was your favourite part of the tour? Tag and use hashtag on Instagram.
The winner will receive:
🍽️Lunch voucher for 2 in the onboard Royal Deck Tearoom
🚢Britannia goodie bag
🎟️2x admission tickets
T&Cs: royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/photography-competition-2023/
Ocean Terminal, Leith
Edinburgh
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Enjoy a fun day out this October holiday at The Royal Yacht Britannia. Discover Britannia’s five decks with your own audio guides included in your ticket, children’s version available! Don’t forget to visit the Royal Deck Tea Room for some tasty treats. Bring your favourite cuddly toy and get a free child ticket with a full price adult ticket. Enter code 4271 online. T&Cs apply. royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/october-holidays-kids-go-free/
Fun for all the family this October holidays! Discover Britannia’s five decks with your own audio guides included in your ticket, children’s version available! Bring your favourite cuddly toy and get a free child ticket with a full price adult ticket. Enter code 4271 online. T&Cs apply. royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/october-holidays-kids-go-free/
Did you know that during Royal service, it took three hours to set the fifty-six places for a state banquet, with every knife & fork meticulously measured? 🍽
Celebrate International Corgi Day with our city-wide Corgi Treasure Hunt! Keep your eyes peeled as you tour Edinburgh! 🐕
👑 The Queen Through The Decades 👑 During 44 years in service, Britannia transported The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to many different countries. Looking back to 1957, The Queen arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark aboard the Royal Yacht. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
👑 The Queen Through The Decades 👑 During HM Majesty's 70 years, The Queen toured the world. See Britannia sailing during the Royal Tour of Canada in 1959. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
👑 The Queen Through The Decades 👑 As this year’s Trooping the Colour took place today, we look back to see The Queen attending the event at Horse Guards Parade in 1959. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
👑 The Queen Through The Decades 👑 Today we look back to 1961 when HM The Queen arrived in Venice, Italy aboard Britannia. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70
👑 The Queen Through The Decades 👑 In 1953, HM The Queen launched and named The Royal Yacht Britannia from John Brown & Co shipyard. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70 #RoyalYacht
It is fantastic to see Britannia sailing during Royal service. This historical footage features the Duke of Edinburgh, leaving Cardiff aboard Britannia in 1958.
Did you know that during Royal service, Britannia called at over 600 ports in 135 countries during 44 years? Check out this historical footage of Britannia leaving Rosyth, Scotland to set sail to Norway in June, 1955.
The perfect video to celebrate both the start of the Easter holidays for many and national pet day, with this wonderful footage of the Royal Family with their dogs and horses. 🐶🐴 📷: British Pathé
Brilliant historic footage of HM The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh arriving in Quebec aboard Britannia during their Royal Tour of Canada in 1959.
We love watching historic films of Britannia during Royal service. This fantastic footage was taken when Britannia arrived at Chicago in 1959!
We love this footage of The Duke of Edinburgh visiting the Pacific Islands during his Commonwealth Tour in 1959!
Happy Mother’s Day! Be sure to visit the Royal Deck Tea Room aboard Britannia today and treat your Mum our special offer, a glass of Moet Champagne accompanied by vanilla bean macarons!
Our dress flags have been raised high above Britannia today! A true sign that spring has begun! 🌸 Are you planning to visit the Royal Yacht soon?
Happy Commonwealth Day! The Royal Yacht Britannia was an iconic symbol of the Commonwealth during her time in Royal service. We love this footage of Britannia at sea during the Royal Tour of the Commonwealth in 1954.
In this, HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, we celebrate Her Majesty this International Women’s Day. During Royal service, The Queen’s day would vary greatly. We love this footage of HM The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh arriving in Leith aboard Britannia.
Today marks the day of HM The Queen’s accession to the throne in 1952. Britannia was commissioned on 4 February 1952, sadly two days later King George VI, The Queen's father, passed away. Not only did The Queen now have to prepare for her new role, but she also had responsibility for the commissioning of the new Royal Yacht. Britannia was officially named and launched by HM The Queen on 16 April 1953.
Britannia is back open today, 10am-3pm. Step aboard to see all five decks.
Even our festive friends who arrive in the middle of the night can expect a five-star experience.
If you are looking for a last-minute present you know they’ll love, both Britannia and our luxury hotel sister ship Fingal have gift vouchers that can be delivered to your e-mail inbox now. Run like this corgi to buy them now! 🐶🎄
With only three sleeps to go, we just have to share this video of the corgis causing chaos aboard the Royal Yacht!
On the seventh of Britannia’s festive days of Christmas, the Royal Yacht gave to me, seven scones a-spinning and a hiding corgi, oh where could he be?
‘We were given table 1 by the window which afforded us fabulous views. As it was my birthday we indulged in a Moët Chandon cream tea for two. Sandwiches (cream cheese with smoked salmon & chicken and bacon) were exquisite as was the warmed fudge cake and fruit scones. Even the little touches like the firework topping on the cappuccino sums up the excellent attention to detail as it was Nov 5th.’ – Tripadvisor review Nov ‘21
We’re just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre, and what a city! #ForeverEdinburgh #VisitScotland #RoyalYacht
The perfect place to stop, the Royal Deck Tea Room is open for visitors and Annual Pass holders. Choose from our menu of freshly baked cakes and scones as well as warming soups and delicious sandwiches. www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/royal-deck-tea-room/ #RoyalYacht #ForeverEdinburgh #VisitScotland
Our sister ship is still No. 1 in Edinburgh on Tripadvisor! Your own sanctuary from the everyday, Fingal’s cabins combine luxury with seafaring history. A story in her own right, you’ll create your own memories of time spent together somewhere far from ordinary.
A unique five-star visitor experience, featured in TripAdvisor’s UK Top 5 and rated Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction for the last 12 years by national tourism agency, VisitScotland, The Royal Yacht Britannia is an essential visit while in Edinburgh. For over forty years, the Royal Yacht sailed over one million miles on nearly a thousand official visits for the British Royal Family. Now berthed in Edinburgh’s historic port of Leith, Britannia is a fascinating visitor attraction and also one of the UK’s most prestigious event venues.
Step aboard and follow in the footsteps of royalty to see where Prince Charles and Princess Diana honeymooned and Liz Taylor, Frank Sinatra and presidents Reagan, Mandela and Gorbachev were wined and dined.
The captivating handset tour, available in 30 languages, takes visitors round five decks and is a rare glimpse into the public and private lives of the British Royal Family. Highlights of the tour include the State Apartments, the Sun Lounge and the Engine Room. Experience stunning waterfront views and waiter service in the Royal Deck Tea Room, where you can enjoy delicious, freshly prepared, home-made food and a warm welcome.
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