The Royal Yacht Britannia (HMY Britannia) is often visited as part of a guided excursion from Edinburgh port and on royal-themed day trips around Scotland’s capital. View photographs and exhibits about the yacht and pick up a headset for a self-guided audio tour around the vessel at the Visitor Centre. On board, explore the lavish state drawing room, the late queen’s bedroom, the crew’s quarters, the engine room, and the sun lounge, reportedly her majesty's favorite room.
Royal Yacht Britannia (HMY Britannia) is ideal for royal enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in the Royal Navy or British history, in general.
The yacht is fully wheelchair accessible.
A special version of the audio tour is available for children.
Purchase drinks, light meals, and snacks at the Royal Deck Tea Room on board.
Allow around 2 hours to cover the exhibits at the visitor center and the yacht itself.
The Royal Yacht Britannia (HMY Britannia) is berthed in the port of Leith, around 2 miles (3 kilometers) from Edinburgh city center. Bus routes 11, 22, and Skylink 300 connect the city center to the Ocean Terminal waterfront shopping center, where Britannia is located. Hop-on hop-off bus tours also stop at Ocean Terminal.
Royal Yacht Britannia (HMY Britannia) is busiest during in August. Allow extra time to tour the vessel if visiting at this time. Early mornings are quietest.
The last in a long line of more than 80 royal yachts, Royal Yacht Britannia has welcomed many esteemed guests on board, including Sir Winston Churchill, Boris Yeltsin, and Nelson Mandela. During its 44-year tenure, the yacht covered more than 1 million miles, carrying the late queen and other dignitaries to destinations in Britain and beyond.
