The Royal Yacht BRITANNIA

The Royal Yacht BRITANNIA

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Tripadvisor's No.1 UK Attraction 2025. Discover what life was like on board Her Majesty's floating Royal residence!

A great day out for all, explore the five decks of this top attraction in Edinburgh and discover the stories of the only palace with an anchor. 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 Tripadvisor's No.1 UK Attraction and Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best award winner.

01/06/2026

Captain Bear, reporting for duty — ready to sail aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia. Explore the full collection in our online shop.

Photos from The Royal Yacht BRITANNIA's post 29/05/2026
26/05/2026

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh waving to crowds from the deck of Britannia, after reembarking Britannia at Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia during a Silver Jubilee Royal Tour in 1977.

Photo: ©Crown Copyright

24/05/2026

Coweslip, the celebrated Flying Fifteen racing yacht was designed by Uffa Fox in 1947 and gifted to the then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The Royal Racing Yacht will be the centre of the exhibition in Cowes!

Experience our first pop-up exhibition, Sailing Through Royal History, in the Commodores House in Cowes, Isle of Wight, from 31 July – 29 August.

Photo: ©Crown Copyright

Photos from The Royal Yacht BRITANNIA's post 22/05/2026

Take a look at our Weekly 'Snaps'!

21/05/2026

Explore the full Royal Deck Tearoom menu on our website — it’s packed with irresistible treats perfect for unwinding on deck. Go on, find your new favourite indulgence.

20/05/2026

An out‑of‑this‑world Jellycat arrival has touched down in the Britannia Shop. For every space‑themed Jellycat you adopt, you’ll also receive a Jellycat space bundle — including the exclusive bag, box, pin, and stickers. Available online and in‑store while supplies last.

20/05/2026

All five decks are yours to explore! Book your ticket to Britannia today.

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Ocean Drive
Edinburgh
EH66JJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm