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The Royal Deck Tearoom aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

Experience Tripadvisor's No. 1 UK Attraction 2023 and while on board visit the stunning Royal Deck Tearoom. A fabulous extension to the five-star Britannia experience, the Tearoom has stunning waterfront views and waiter service.

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Tripadvisor's Best UK Attraction 2023 Please note Britannia will be closed 11-23 March and 25-28 June due to the construction work and redevelopment of Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre.  

Please check the Britannia website for full opening times and prices.

Aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh, the Royal Deck was previously where the Royal Family enjoyed drinks receptions, sumptuous buffets, or played deck games.

Now you can treat yourself with speciality teas or coffees in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Deck Tearoom  during your visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia. Choose from our menu of soups, sandwiches, cakes and scones, all made on board. Treat yourself to a glass of bubbly as you admire the stunning waterfront views!

Discover the heart and soul of this very special Royal residence with an audio tour  of The Royal Yacht Britannia, available in over 30 different languages. Visitor centre, Gift Shop , Tearoom and free parking at Ocean Terminal.

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Such a fabulous tour for a glimpse inside the lives of the royals when the Royal Yacht was operational. Afternoon tea is a must for your total experience. The staff were so lovely too

How lovely that you consider The Royal Yacht Britannia a must-see attraction. Visitors do indeed get to see the many areas of the Yacht in which the Royal Family and crew of dedicated Royal Yachtsmen lived and worked while on board.

I so enjoyed getting to see Britannia, and got to have afternoon tea in the cafe. Wonderful experience

Thank you for touring The Royal Yacht Britannia. A visit to the Royal Deck Tea Room to taste our delicious food and drink is the perfect addition to your visit.

We were in Edinburgh and had the opportunity to visit one of the most recognised and famous Yachts in the World. The Floating Palace named The Royal Yacht Britannia From the Royal Bedrooms to the Crew quarters Engine room which was so impressive to the Bridge. There was so much to see and the Informative Audio tour took around three hours which passed quite quickly. Very Impressive indeed ending with a final visit to the Royal Tea Rooms for a well earned Drink and Something to eat whilst sitting at one of the tables by the window.

We are pleased that you took the opportunity to come aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia and walk in the footsteps of Royalty. We are pleased that you enjoyed exploring the five decks of the Yacht, from the Bridge to the elegant State Apartments, with our free audio guide. The Royal Deck Tea Room is indeed a great place to finish you tour. Visitors can take in the gorgeous views while enjoying some tasty treats. Many thanks for your five-star review.

Really good experience, lovely staff, had an unfortunate incident at the tea rooms, however, the manager who was not present at the time Colin was amazing at resolving and making the tour a better experience for my family, a big thank you to Colin and friendly staff

Thank you for visiting The Royal Yacht Britannia. We will pass your kind words on to Colin. Thank you for rating your tour of Britannia five stars.

A great insight into life on the Royal yacht with a journey through the decks, through the quarters of officers and crew and royal quarters. The contrasts on board are striking between the luxury and very basic. You also get a feel for what life may have been when off duty with the number of socialising areas. There are audio units provided prior to entry and you can select numbers marked in areas as you walk through. The info provided is very interesting and at times humourous. There is so much more to see so walk through and see what is shown. We visited in March and it was relatively quiet but we have been told that it can be very busy during the summer.

By stepping aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, visitors get to explore the five decks of the Yacht from the Bridge to the State Drawing Room, where the Royal Family would entertain their many distinguished guests. It is fantastic that you enjoyed our complimentary audio guide, learning interesting facts and stories about what it was like living on this former floating palace.

I loved Royal Yacht Britannia because it was so much fun, the boat was beautiful and I learned a lot. I liked holding the phone and exploring. The sweetie shop had fudge the Queen would actually eat and they were delicious. My big sisters could eat them too as they were gluten free so they were so happy. My brother pretended to drink beer in the bar. I hope everyone visits it’s the best boat.

What a pleasure to read your lovely review about exploring The Royal Yacht Britannia with your family, Eloise. The fudge from our NAAFI is delicious! Our resident confectioner, Poppy, will be pleased you think so. For the information of others, we have a child friendly version of our free audio guide, so that visitors of all ages can enjoy learning about the interesting history of Britannia.

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Royal Yacht Britannia used to be Queen Elizabeth’s Palace on Water and is now Scotland’s most popular tourist attraction. 

Known by many names such as Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth’s Yacht ,  HMY Britannia, etc., this Yacht was in the Queen’s service for 44 years and sailed more than a million miles worldwide. 

It is a perfect opportunity to see how the British Queen lived when traveling with other Kings and Queens, World leaders, and celebrities. 

This article shares everything you must know before booking your tickets for the Royal Yacht Britannia tour.

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Here is a quick video on what visitors can expect inside Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia.

Your Royal Britannia tour starts from the Visitor Centre, on the second floor of Ocean Terminal, where you get the historical background about the Royal Family and Yachtsmen.

You then pick up the audio guide, which is part of the entry ticket, and board Queen Elizabeth’s Yacht and explore five fascinating decks.

Highlights on the Yacht’s Royal side are the Sun Lounge, the State Dining Room, and The Queen’s Bedroom.

On the ship’s operational side, you get to see the Crew’s Quarters, the Engine Room, the laundry, etc.

More than 95% of the exhibits you will see during your tour are original and are taken on loan from The Royal Collection.

If you prefer, you can also visit the Royal Deck Tea Room.

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Royal Yacht Britannia tickets

This entry ticket gets you complete access to the Royal ship that’s now berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith.

Visitors can explore all five decks at a leisurely pace even as they take in the public and private lives of the British Royal Family.

This ticket also includes the complimentary audio guide. 

Adult ticket (18+ years): 18.50 pounds Child ticket (5 to 17 years): 9.25 Pounds  Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): 50 Pounds Infant ticket (under 5 years): Free entry

This combo is known as the 48-hour Royal Edinburgh Ticket and is a real money saver. 

If you are visiting Edinburgh for the first time, we highly recommend this Royal attractions combo. 

This ticket gets you to access three of the best attractions in the city:

• Royal Yacht Britannia
• Edinburgh Castle
• Palace of Holyroodhouse

And to top it all, you also get unlimited travel for 48 hours on three of Edinburgh’s hop-on-hop-off bus tours. 

Address:  Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ, United Kingdom. Get Directions

The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, just 2 miles from the City Centre.

Britannia’s Visitor Centre is on the second floor of Ocean Terminal, just 15 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh City Centre.

Ocean Terminal is soon going to be  re-branded  as Porta. 

There are many ways to get to the Royal Yacht. 

If you are coming by train, you must get down at  Edinburgh Waverley .

From outside the station, you can take a taxi to cover the 3.7 kms (2.3 miles) to Ocean Terminal. 

From the Waverly station, you can also take bus No. 22 and 34.

You must board the buses at  Princess Street (Stop PN) , and after 24 minutes and 27 stops, get down at  Ocean Terminal (Stop OF) .

There is a bus from the Station, every 15 minutes.

Lothian Bus services  run three buses – Bus No. 11, 22, and 35 – from Edinburgh City Centre to Ocean Terminal. 

You can purchase tickets on the bus by presenting the correct change or from the  Lothian Buses app .

A single journey on a Lothian Bus costs 1.70 Pounds. 

If you use Satnav, use the postcode EH6 6JJ. 

Else, open Google Maps to get  directions to Ocean Terminal .

If you prefer a taxi, we recommend  Uber ,  Central Taxis , or  City Cabs .

Car Parking

Royal Yacht Britannia offers free parking at Ocean Terminal.

Blue Car Park on Level E is closest to the tourist attraction’s Visitor Centre. 

This part of the Park also has spaces for Blue Badge holders. 

If you reach by foot, taxi, or bus, access to Royal Britannia is from the Ocean Terminal Shopping Center’s main entrance on the ground floor. 

You must take a lift to the 2nd floor of Ocean Terminal and walk towards the building’s East end.

You will first spot Debenhams and then HMY Britannia’s Visitor Center entrance.  Even though you can book tickets at the venue (the ticket desk is to the left of the visitor center entrance), it is better to  buy them online , much in advance, to avoid last-minute disappointment. 

During the peak months of April to October, Royal Yacht Britannia opens at 9.30 am, and the last entry is at 4.30 pm. 

The rest of the year, the Royal Yacht opens at 10 am, and the last entry is allowed till 3.30 pm. 

The last admission on 24 December is at 2.30 pm, and on 31 December it is at 3 pm. 

Royal Yacht Britannia is closed on 25 December and 1 January.

Royal Yacht Britannia tour

The Royal Yacht Britannia   tours are a perfect way to feel like a celebrity for a few hours. 

In this section, we share a few things you must know before you book your tour of the Royal ship. 

No, tours of HMY Britannia don’t start at a stipulated time. 

When you book your tickets, you only select the ‘date.’ 

On the day of your visit, reach the Royal ship between their opening hours to start exploring.

Her Majesty’s Yacht doesn’t offer guided tours. 

However, every ticket comes with an audio guide to walk around and tour the ship yourself.

Kids get their own version of the audio guide. 

You need at least two hours to explore Royal Yacht Britannia to satisfaction. 

However, if you plan to visit the Royal Deck Tea Room, you must factor in another 30 to 60 minutes. 

Visits during July and August tend to take longer because of the crowd. 

Kids up to four years get the maximum discounts at Britannia, Edinburgh – they get in for free. 

On the adult ticket price of 17 Pounds, children aged 5 to 17 years get almost 50% discount and pay only 8.75 Pounds.

Seniors who are 60+ and students with valid educational ID cards get a 2 Pound reduction on the full ticket.

People in the Armed Forces (with valid ID) can also claim the reduced price of 8.75 Pounds. 

However, this Armed Forces discount is available only at the Britannia ticket office.

Every Britannia Yacht entry ticket comes with a complimentary audio guide.

While receiving the audio guides at the Handset Desk, you can ask for straps to wear the audio guides around the neck. Headphones are also available.

Kids can opt for the children’s version of the audio guide.

The audio tour is available in 30 languages; English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Russian, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Korean, Japanese, Urdu, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, Cantonese, Punjabi, Portuguese-Brazilian, Welsh, Romanian and Gaelic. 

Besides the audio guide, visitor guides are also available through the tour route to help if you have questions.

Royal Yacht Britannia afternoon tea

The Royal Deck Tea Room is on board Britannia and tables are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

It is a perfect restaurant to enjoy freshly prepared food and stunning views of the harbor. 

The menu includes specialty coffees, cocktails, tasty soups, sandwiches, cakes, scones, etc.  Download Menu

The Royal Deck Tea Room has 35 tables and can seat 133 people.

During the peak months of April to October, the Royal Deck Team Room opens at 11 am, and the last admission is at 3.30 pm. 

January to March: Opens at 11 am, last admission at 3.30 pm

November to December: Opens at 10.30 pm, last admission at 3.45 pm

Royal Yacht Britannia interiors

Many tourists wonder what’s inside the Royal Yacht before they book their tickets. 

Some out of curiosity and some to know if a visit to Royal Yacht Britannia is worth it. 

We list below some of the highlights of this Palace on water. 

State Apartments

The State Apartments are the collection of rooms where the Royals lived or entertained their guests. 

The Royal family relaxed in the State Drawing Room whenever they traveled together. 

It also acted as a reception room for up to 250 guests. 

The Verandah Deck was a private space for the Royals, where they could sunbathe or enjoy quoits or deck hockey. 

This area of the ship also had a collapsible swimming pool for the Royal Family to splash around if they wanted.

The Sun Lounge was one of the Queen’s favorite rooms onboard HMY Brittania. 

The beautiful teak-lined room was a designated family room and offered a lot of privacy from the rest of the ship.

This massive dining room onboard Britannia has played host to the world’s most influential people, such as Nelson Mandela, Sir Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, etc. 

With its white paneled walls adorned with gifts received during State visits, this room represents ultimate luxury. 

The Engine Room is a testament to British marine engineering skills because, until the ship got decommissioned in 1997, everything was working fine. 

This room is full of gleaming brass, chrome, and white enamel with the ‘heavy stuff’ under the hood pumping 12,000 horsepower, which would help Britannia and her four-bladed propellers to a maximum of 22.5 knots.  

Eight men operated the Engine Room, Boiler Room, and associated machinery rooms.

The 240 Officers and Yachtsmen on board Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia sometimes had to change their uniforms up to six times a day. 

This is why it was the only ship in the Royal Navy to have a laundry service permanently on board. 

The laundry machines, dryers, and steam presses on the ship worked non-stop, and sometimes the temperature even went up to 48 degrees Celcius (118 degrees Fahrenheit)

The Admiral was responsible for Royal Yacht Britannia’s safe functioning and commanded the 19 officers and 220 Yachtsmen who operated the ship.

He worked, entertained, and often ate (he couldn’t join the other officers in their mess unless invited) in the Admiral’s Cabin. Image: Royalyachtbritannia.co.uk  

The Bridge was HMY Britannia’s center of command and control on all her journeys. 

From here, the officers reporting into the Admiral navigated, passed orders, recorded the logbooks, etc.

Back then, all Royal Navy ships had a Navy, Army, and Air Force Institute shop, known as the NAAFI. 

The crew members and the officers would shop for their daily needs, such as toothpaste, shaving creams, magazines, etc. in this shop. 

Sources # Royalyachtbritannia.co.uk # Architecturaldigest.com # Wikipedia.org # Tripadvisor.com The travel specialists at TheBetterVacation.com use only high-quality sources while researching & writing their articles. We make every attempt to keep our content current, reliable and trustworthy .

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First time visiting the Britannia on a weekend away for our anniversary, so we thought why not do the Moët Cream Tea special for two. Sandwiches and cakes were delicious, half bottle of Moët & Chandon and a large pot of tea. Staff served well,... they served us the Moët, followed by the sandwiches. Then once these had been finished they served the tea and cakes. Definitely worth a visit. More

Lovely service and fantastic food served in a super environment. We had a family lunch for 5 and the various platters we had where so well presented, high quality and delicious. I would highly recommend this to finish off what is a really interesting tour.

Decided to have lunch here after touring the yacht and, despite a bit of trepidation as to how pricy it might be, were pleasantly surprised. We found the somewhat limited selections very fairly priced, especially when the setting was taken into consideration. We each had... a Bailey's Hot Chocolate (just what it sounds like cocoa laced with liqueur) and lunch platters - one salmon and one ham. Both were filling and quite good. Considering the added experience of the meal after touring the yacht, this is highly recommended. More

Thank you for giving Britannia’s Royal Deck Tearoom five stars. It is lovely to read that you highly recommend to others a stop off at the Tearoom during your tour to partake in the delicious treats which are all prepared in the original onboard Galleys.... More

Didn’t mind a 20 minute queue you expect this attraction to be busy. We were seated and given menus, we then waited over 30 minutes to be served, in the end we had to ask someone to take our order. We only ordered a drink... each and a slice of cake, when it arrived the glass of rose wine we ordered was fizzy, we checked with the waiter he’d put through the correct one he assured us he had. Cake was a huge disappointment, I had carrot cake which was dry like weetabix. Husband had chocolate cake which was marginally better but I would have expected some sort of garnish on the side, it was disappointing to just have a slice of cake on a plate given the royal setting. I had a Tom Collins cocktail which was delicious but again would expect the serving to be in a better glass with more spark it was in a boring tall tumbler. When the bill arrived the waiter held it to his chest and asked who was paying, we asked to see the bill and low behold we had been charged for a pink Moët and not a rose wine. Blonde waitress with short hair was rude and huffy. All in all it was very flat and disappointing and I would recommend people save themselves the money. More

I was looking forward to having lunch here after a 30 minute wait on a very cold windy day. The staff from reception and all round the ship were very helpful and friendly, however that stopped in the tearoom. The waitresses seemed to be rushed... of their feet whilst the younger waiters weren’t really bothered. I didn’t mind paying £26 for afternoon tea but it was decidedly underwhelming and looked more like something prepackaged from a supermarket rather than a tearoom. With only 1 choice of sandwich and either a scone or cake. See for yourself in the photo. The Brittania itself is a lovely day out but I certainly didn’t feel welcome in the tearoom. More

Had tea and cake here and it wasn’t great, I ordered regular tea which was bagged then on my second cup a load of sludge came into my cup. I told the waitress who said it was loose leaf tea which I queried. They deducted... £0.38 off my bill as apparently that was the cost of a cup of tea even though it was £3.95. Sorry I won’t be returning as very overpriced and I’ve had better in high st chains like Starbucks/costa More

After our visit to the Royal Yacht we decided to see if they had a table for a late, light lunch at the cafe on the upper deck. Unfortunately our first impression was a poor one. We stood for several minutes waiting to be seated... even though the cafe wasn’t that busy & there were several empty tables. Several staff had made eye contact with us but seemingly chose to blatantly ignore not only us but also the several other people in the queue too! After the inappropriate “delay” we were eventually seated & things immediately improved. Our light lunch of ham/smoked salmon sandwiches, lemon drizzle/Victoria sponge cake, tea/coffee was totally delicious, beautifully presented & the waitress was extremely polite & helpful. Despite the excellent lunch because of the initial “delay” to be acknowledged/seated we can only aware the cafe 3*…..sorry! More

Four of us visited the Tea Room for lunch and we had to queue at the bottom of the stairs to get in for a considerable period of time as it was so busy, but even once we were in the Tea Room we stood... for another good while watching as staff flitted past us when we could see empty tables. It certainly looked like chaos, but as this was our second visit we knew that the wait would be worth it in the end. Once seated we looked over the menu, and then waited, and waited to be served, which was made even more annoying by the fact that other tables that had been seated after us were getting served. Eventually we placed our order and then had another fair wait for the food to be delivered to our table. I gave the Tea Room a five star review last time, but certainly don’t consider that we got five star service this time. Saying all that, if you are touring the Royal Yacht then you really must visit the Tea Room as you will miss out on a real treat – just be prepared to wait a long time for things to come together. More

I could only give three stars because of the poor service. I was only told when I got my bill how short staffed they were. If I had been informed of this at the start I would have marked it higher. I had a sandwich... and a coffee. I had to wait for some time for my order to be taken. The sandwich appeared after about 10 minutes but another 15 minutes went by and no sign of my coffee and I had to ask again. It eventually arrived and food and drink were fine. I was given a small discount for having to wait so long which is when I was told of the staff shortages. I did sympathise but could have been told earlier. Nice atmosphere and views but spoiled by the long wait. More

With the Royal Yacht being one of the attractions in the City open under lockdown restrictions we booked a tour. We were not far into the visit when the skies opened and therefore took the chance to skip into the tea room for morning scones... and hot drinks. Excellent choice, friendly, efficient staff and great cheese scones. We were especially impressed when on the opposite side of the tea room a child accidentally knocked over a large drink and the staff cleared with minimum fuss and order was restored. More

Such a great & memorable experience! Myself, my cousin & his wife did a portion of the tour then went to the tearoom for a meal. We were seated right away, a waiter came to our table delivered menus & took drink our orders. I... had the salmon & cheese sandwich/soup/chips combo meal it was amazing good! My family had desserts & coffee. It was very reasonably priced also. More

We are glad that you visited the Royal Deck Tearoom to try our delicious selection of scones, cakes, and sandwiches, made on board. Many thanks for visiting.

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the Royal Deck whilst onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Good selection of snacks and afternoon tea delights with the choice of many loose leaf teas. We had sandwiches which were the freshest we'd ever tasted and all of the staff... were very polite with great customer service - we felt very pampered. Would definitely recommend a visit whilst onboard - you're unable to book so we had to queue for a short while but due to the staff efficiencies we were soon sat at our table and service was very prompt. Would love to visit again. More

Many thanks for taking the time to visit the Royal Deck Tearoom. We are pleased that you took the opportunity to come aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia and follow in the footsteps of Royalty. A cup of tea in our Royal Deck Tearoom is a... More

Great food and drinks. Staff very welcoming. We were serve by an efficient young professional lad, Fyodor (excuse the spelling if wrong). He made sure everything was okay throughout the meal and was very keen on giving a good experience to us!

Must do whilst doing The Royal Yacht Britannia tour. Amazing views, lovely staff. Scones very fresh & warm which always makes them taste good. Reasonable menu & lovely venue

We decided to have a break before taking the tour. We were first in and were asked to choose our table but the staff indicated a splendid window table with a great view. They were attentive but discrete. We ordered coffee/tea and scones and my... granddaughter said they were the best she had ever had. When home from Edinburgh Uni she works at 'the' Bettys in Harrogate so knows her scones and Fat Rascals. I must admit they ran those from the LimeTree in Knaresborough close. When we came to leave, the staff took the trouble to tell us about a few things to look out for on the tour which was helpful. All in all - Excellent. More

What a pleasure to know that you had an excellent experience in the Royal Deck Tearoom aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia. Visitors do enjoy five-star service from our fantastic Tearoom Team while taking in the lovely views across the Firth of Forth. Our Galley team... More

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I mean you gotta try a tea or champagne on the Royal Yacht. Walk up one of the stairs. We were promptly greeted and sat on a later Friday afternoon. The menu is pretty deep. We had traditional tea earlier in the afternoon, so we opted to share a chicken salad sandwich and a slice of carrot cake. We both had some bubbles before toured the yacht. The food was surprisingly good. The service and ambiance were on point. The whole yacht experience as good. Highest recommendation when in Edinburgh

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an absolutely perfect dining experience. delicious food, decent prices, friendly service, and an incredible view. i tried the salmon sandwich and i thoroughly enjoyed it, it was very tasty. i also got a mocha which was equally as good and even came with foam art of the ship on top! definitely stop in for a bite to eat if you're visiting the ship.

Wonderful spot for afternoon tea! 10/10 recommend a royal experience! We'll definitely return!

It was nice and pleasantly British. My mother had tea and scones. I had a sandwich, chips (fries), and a cappuccino. Nice place on a great ship.

This is just a museum. It's a bit packed and a little expensive. The audio tour is free but starts putting you to sleep after a bit. Luckily there are chairs on the boat for you to sleep on ha. Staff is friendly. There's only 29 audio stops which adds up

This is a restuarant in the middle of your tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia. We only had tea and scones. About 40 pounds for 4 which is pricey. But we had fun imagining we were having tea with the Queen. You are paying for the experience. Tea was tea. Nothing special. But the scones were tasty, along with the cream and jam. The mocha was hot and delicious too, plus they sprinkled the brown sugar on top in the shape of the Britannia. Cute.

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Whilst staying in Northumberland we decidided to drive up to The Scottish Borders to admire the scenery. We have always wanted to see The Royal Yacht, so we decided to drive further north and have a look. This turned out to be well worth the drive. We had afternoon tea on the yacht and loved the whole experience of this wonderful icon of the past.

We are pleased that you decided to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia. It sounds like you had a wonderful time exploring the five decks, as well as relaxing with tea in the Royal Deck Tea Room. Many thanks for your review.

Really enjoyed this visit . It was very interesting and informative . Great handsets to listen to the commentary at your own pace. Very nice to sit and have tea and scones and imagine what it would have been like for the royal family and see the many photographs of Her Majesty smiling and enjoying her time on board Well worth a visit

Thank you for visiting. It is great to learn that your visit was very interesting and informative. Indeed, it is lovely to see the photographs of the Royal Family enjoying their time on board. Many thanks for your five-star review.

This was a great attraction. Just spent 5 weeks in UK and this was in our top 3 favourite attractions we visited. Well thought out going from one level to another. A lot of people visit this attraction but they way the info was set up everyone flowed through the ship without too much congestion. The audio guide was great and enjoyed all the information supplied about the boat and royal family trips. Loved it and highly recommend.

What a lovely review! We are delighted that Britannia was one of the top attractions that you visited. Indeed, our complimentary audio guides are a great way for every visitor to tour the five decks at their own pace. Many thanks for visiting and for your high recommendation.

As I remembered the yacht from my younger days, going on it was a thrill. It was very interesting. Definitely one of the top attractions to see. I was really surprised how small the bedrooms were, given it was for the queen and they spent a lot of time on it. BTW, bus transport to and from the Mile worked well for us. Probably better and cheaper than if we did Uber. Did take us a bit to figure out that you had to go inside the mall to access the ship.

We are pleased that you had such a fantastic tour, seeing inside The Royal Yacht Britannia for the first time. As you kindly mention, local buses 11, 22 and 35 travel from the city centre for £1.70 each way for adults (correct change needed or use contactless) or 80p for children (correct change needed). E-tickets for the buses can also be purchased by card via the Lothian Bus M-Tickets app. Our Visitor Centre, and the start of the tour, is on the second floor of Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, which allows visitors of all ages and abilities to enjoy our highly accessible tour.

We had been wanting to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia for years. We finally made it and it did not disappoint. It was fascinating to see how the Royals lived while at sea. Loved the dining room set up as if an important banquet was about to occur. The audio tour explained each space in detail. It was especially eye-opening to see how sparse and tight the quarters were for those working & living below decks. We were stopped by the fudge shop onboard and had a sample. It was really good! There is a nice gift ship that included a variety of items.

It is wonderful to learn that your visit was fascinating and fulfilled your expectations, having wished to visit Britannia for years. Indeed, the Crew’s Quarters were indeed cramped, however whenever the Royal Yachtsmen return for their Annual Working Party, they speak so fondly of their time on board. The fudge is made on board by our Resident Confectioner who will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thank you for visiting.

Had a great visit on a freezing cold day, and as part of the visit takes you outside between decks etc it was important to wrap up warmly. Things are well signposted, and you are handed an audio handset to explain what you’re seeing at different points on the tour. It’s fascinating to see the Yacht as experienced by the queen and her family, as well as the staff who worked on the Yacht. A great piece of history. Highlight was a bowl of Cullen skink in the tea rooms on board. Not cheap, but great service and lovely staff as with everywhere else at the attraction. Definitely recommended

Welcome back to The Royal Yacht Britannia! We are delighted that you found the tour to be fascinating on your second visit. We do hope that you have applied for your complimentary Annual Pass which allows 12 months free admission to the Royal Yacht. Many thanks for your five-star review and recommendation.

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Take Afternoon Tea on the Deck of The Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith

by The Foodie Travel Guide | Jan 15, 2019

The Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Treat yourself to a royal Afternoon Tea on her majesty’s yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II. The ship’s a grand old lady now, having sailed over 1,000,000 miles around the world.

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The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ

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Sally is the founder and editor of The Foodie Travel Guide. She travels around the UK and beyond in search of the best foodie days out, tasting experiences and delicious places to stay. She loves a glass of English sparkling wine, afternoon tea with friends and escaping London for gastronomic adventures. 

Tour the Royal Yacht Britannia

• One of the UK’s top tourist attractions
• Enjoy views of the Firth of Forth
• Take Afternoon Tea
• Taste home-made fudge in the NAAFI sweet shop
• Explore Leith’s bar and restaurants

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The ultimate indulgence.

This most decadent and dainty of British traditions is enjoyed on board Fingal with a backdrop of exquisite Art Deco interiors.

Enjoy a range of the finest teas followed by a selection of perfectly formed sandwiches. Take a seat under the shimmering ceiling and indulge in exquisite savoury and sweet delicacies.

Add some sparkle to the occasion with a glass of Champagne or two and allow the views of Leith Docks to entertain you, like an ever-changing image.

Pre-booking required.

Opening hours

Served Wednesday - Sunday  12.30pm - 3.30pm. (7 days May - Sept & Dec)

Advance reservation required.

£55 per person

Include a glass of Champagne: £70

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29 March - 1 April £60 per person Include a glass of Champagne: £75

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A Royal Private Tour

There is no better way to discover for yourself the splendour of this iconic floating palace than with a behind-the-ropes private tour.

Your experience will begin with a red carpet arrival, welcomed aboard via the Royal Brow, the entrance previously reserved for Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family. Your expert guide will show you through this iconic ship, giving you the opportunity to step inside the Admiral’s Cabin and discover the charm of the beautiful State Apartments, as seen in the popular Netflix series ‘The Crown’. You can also get a close-up look within the elegant State Dining Room, where the Royal Family entertained royalty, dignitaries and celebrities from around the world. The finale of this in-depth tour includes refreshments in the Royal Deck during a morning tour or a glass of Champagne in the evening. You will also receive an official Britannia Guidebook to take with you as a memento of your visit!

For more information on our Private Morning Tour and Private Evening Tour .

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Due to upcoming construction work at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre , Britannia will be closed 11 - 23 March and 25-28 June.

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Get away from the everyday aboard Britannia’s sister ship, Fingal.  Extend your visit with a stay in one of Fingal’s luxurious cabins, your own oasis by the sea. 

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