Centenary of The Birth of Queen Elizabeth II

Step aboard history in 2026 – the year we mark 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. 

For 44 unforgettable years, The Royal Yacht Britannia was The Queen's home at sea – a floating palace that sailed over one million nautical miles, hosted 968 state visits, and welcomed the world’s most influential figures. It was also where the Royal Family escaped for cherished holidays in Scotland’s Western Isles. 

Queen Elizabeth II called Britannia “the one place I can truly relax” whilst King Charles III described the ship as “a living, working, sailing demonstration of the best of Britain,” praising the goodwill inspired wherever Britannia was docked. 

Today, Britannia rests proudly in Leith, Edinburgh, as one of the UK's top attractions. Step aboard and explore five incredible decks – from the elegant State Apartments to the Crew’s Quarters and the gleaming Engine Room – each brimming with stories of Royal life at sea. 

Join over 300,000 visitors each year and experience the Yacht that captured the hearts of a nation.