Tripadvisor’s No.1 UK Attraction 2025

The Last British Royal Yacht

A great day out for all the family, explore each of the five decks at this top, highly accessible attraction in Edinburgh and discover what life was like on board Queen Elizabeth II's former floating palace.

Now dressed for Christmas, come to experience the sparkling decorations across the State Apartments and feel full of the festive spirit.

Britannia is closed on 1 January 2026. 

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An Edinburgh tram that is advertising Britannia. It is navy blue with a red strip along the bottom. There are white logos on it of Britannia, a ship. There are pink and red flowers in the foreground.
Visitors posing on the red-carpeted Royal Brow steps of the Royal Yacht Britannia, one of the best Edinburgh tourist attractions to visit

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Ticket information, opening times and more.

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Visitors exploring the Bridge of the Royal Yacht Britannia boat, trying the ship’s telephone in a unique Edinburgh tourist attraction and fun thing to do in Edinburgh

Highly Accessible

Explore information on our highly accessible tour with lifts and ramps to each of the decks.

Information on Britannia's accessibility
Elegant drawing room with floral sofas and fireplace on a historic ship, one of the classic Edinburgh attractions and sights to visit offering private hire tours

Private Tours

Discover the history of Britannia with a behind-the-ropes private tour.

Private Tours
Family enjoying cream tea together on Royal Britannia ship family-friendly attraction in Edinburgh in The Royal Deck Tearoom, a fun thing to do in Edinburgh with kids

Royal Deck Tearoom

Come for the Royal Yacht, stay for the scones and waterfront views.

Discover the Tearoom
A look at some of the products in the new Shop. There is a maroon pillow with a gold embroidered crown on it. There is also a set of china.

Shop

Shop our range of Royal gifts, souvenirs, toys, food, nautical items, and more.

Britannia Shop
Luxury cabin bedroom aboard Fingal hotel ship with king-size bed and warm interiors, a unique place to stay and visit in Leith near Edinburgh, Scotland

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Stay at Tripadvisor’s No.1 ‘One of a kind’ UK hotel.

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Family with two children on the Verandah Deck of the Royal Yacht Britannia, kids using a telescope with firth of forth harbour views, a fun thing to do in Edinburgh with kids

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Residents Offer
Panoramic view of Edinburgh city skyline with Edinburgh Castle, one of the best things to do in Edinburgh © VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

Things To Do In Edinburgh

Find out the city's must-visit sites for the best things to do in Edinburgh.

Things to do in Edinburgh
Claire Foy being filmed with camera and makeup artist on replica Royal Yacht Britannia set, which is a unique Scotland attraction and thing to do in Leith

TV and Movies Filmed Aboard Britannia

From Downton Abbey to The Crown, uncover their filming stories.

Filming on Britannia