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Royal Yacht Britannia

Visit The Royal Yacht Britannia, now berthed in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith. The experience starts in the Visitor Centre where you can discover Britannia's fascinating story.

Then step aboard for a self-led audio tour (available in 21 languages) which takes you around five decks, giving a unique insight into what life was like for the Royal Family, Officers and Yachtsmen.

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Opening Times
How To Get There
Parking
Facilities
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The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world's most famous ships. Launched at John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht proudly served Queen and country for forty-four years. During that time Britannia carried The Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of Antarctica.

At the beginning of January 1997, Britannia set sail from Portsmouth to Hong Kong on her last and longest voyage. On 11 December 1997 Britannia was decommissioned at Portsmouth Naval Base in the presence of The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and fourteen senior members of The Royal Family.

Four months later, after intense competition from cities around the UK, the Government announced that Edinburgh was successful in its bid to become Britannia's new home. She is now owned by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, a charitable organisation whose sole remit is the maintenance of Britannia in keeping with her former role. Britannia is now permanently moored in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith and visitors can step on board the ship that was once home to the world's most famous family.

Following Britannia’s move to Ocean Terminal in October 2001 there is even more to see with the opening of further areas of the ship including the Royal Marines Barracks, the Laundry and the Sick Bay.

Opening Times
Opening Times:
September – June
July – August
10:00
09:30

Last Admission:
November to March
April to October
10:00 – 15:30 (close 17:00)
09:30 – 16:30 (close 18:00)

Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Christmas Eve - last admission
14:30 (close 16:00)

We recommend that you allow 1½ to 2 hours for your visit.
How to Get There
By Car:
Follow road signs to Leith/North Edinburgh and brown tourist signs for Britannia. Blue Car Park Level E at Ocean Terminal is the closest to Britannia.

By bus:
Take the Majestic Tour Bus or the Lothian Bus No. 1, 11, 22, 34 & 35.

By Air:
Britannia is approximately 30 minutes drive by car or taxi from Edinburgh Airport.

By Sea:
Superfast Ferries sail from Zebrugge to Rosyth in Fife. Rosyth is approximately 45 minutes from Britannia.
Parking
Blue Car Park Level E at Ocean Terminal is the closest to Britannia - parking is free at the moment and is under review with Ocean Terminal Management.
Facilities
Toilets. Gift shop. Restaurants and Cafés nearby.
Ticket Terms

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.

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The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world's most famous ships. Launched at John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht proudly served Queen and country for forty-four years. During that time Britannia carried The Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of Antarctica.

At the beginning of January 1997, Britannia set sail from Portsmouth to Hong Kong on her last and longest voyage. On 11 December 1997 Britannia was decommissioned at Portsmouth Naval Base in the presence of The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and fourteen senior members of The Royal Family.

Four months later, after intense competition from cities around the UK, the Government announced that Edinburgh was successful in its bid to become Britannia's new home. She is now owned by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, a charitable organisation whose sole remit is the maintenance of Britannia in keeping with her former role. Britannia is now permanently moored in Edinburgh's historic port of Leith and visitors can step on board the ship that was once home to the world's most famous family.

Following Britannia’s move to Ocean Terminal in October 2001 there is even more to see with the opening of further areas of the ship including the Royal Marines Barracks, the Laundry and the Sick Bay.

Opening Times
Opening Times:
September – June
July – August
10:00
09:30

Last Admission:
November to March
April to October
10:00 – 15:30 (close 17:00)
09:30 – 16:30 (close 18:00)

Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Christmas Eve - last admission
14:30 (close 16:00)

We recommend that you allow 1½ to 2 hours for your visit.
How to Get There
By Car:
Follow road signs to Leith/North Edinburgh and brown tourist signs for Britannia. Blue Car Park Level E at Ocean Terminal is the closest to Britannia.

By bus:
Take the Majestic Tour Bus or the Lothian Bus No. 1, 11, 22, 34 & 35.

By Air:
Britannia is approximately 30 minutes drive by car or taxi from Edinburgh Airport.

By Sea:
Superfast Ferries sail from Zebrugge to Rosyth in Fife. Rosyth is approximately 45 minutes from Britannia.
Parking
Blue Car Park Level E at Ocean Terminal is the closest to Britannia - parking is free at the moment and is under review with Ocean Terminal Management.
Facilities
Toilets. Gift shop. Restaurants and Cafés nearby.
Ticket Terms

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.

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