

The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ -
From
£4800 min spendUp to
150 guests
About Venue
The Royal Yacht is a truly unique setting for a variety of memorable events. Outstanding intimate dinners, larger banquets and stunning receptions can all be held on board. Step back in time in the beautiful State Apartments where Kings and Queens have dined or choose the stylish and versatile Royal Deck, with magnificent views over the Forth.
Combined or used individually, each is a stunning space perfect for exclusive dining, elegant receptions, product launches, award ceremonies, cocktail parties or dancing; the opportunities are endless.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 96
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Tea
Public transport
Location
Reviews
- 文豆豆June 2026
If you're a student, definitely book your tickets in advance—it's incredibly affordable right now at just over £12! The entire experience is fantastic. The exhibition is exceptionally well-designed and packed with rich, fascinating content. A major highlight for me was the VR experience, which gives you an amazing, immersive look inside the Engine Room—don't skip it! Tip: Try to visit on a clear, sunny day if you can. The views from the deck are absolutely breathtaking. Standing out there in the sunshine, looking out at the distant coastline, is incredibly peaceful and refreshing. Highly recommend catching this while you can! 🚢✨
- Pavel MaslovJuly 2026
One of the top attractions in Edinburgh and an absolute must-visit. The Royal Yacht Britannia is beautifully preserved and feels as if it could set sail again tomorrow. You get to explore almost every part of the ship, including the State Apartments, the Queen's private rooms, and the former Prince of Wales's quarters, all kept much as they were during the yacht's years of service. One of the highlights is the Royal Deck Tea Room on the upper deck. Having a meal or afternoon tea on board a former royal yacht is a unique experience, and it's absolutely worth it. Before leaving, you'll pass through a huge gift shop that's full of high-quality souvenirs. It's the kind of place where it's genuinely difficult to leave empty-handed. Highly recommended.
- M HAugust 2026
Great view of the history of this Royal Yacht. I’ve sort of heard of this living in the US but never thought it was this beautiful. Really well all pointed and so much bigger on the inside than when you look at it from the outside. If you are in Edinburgh and talented hop o hop off bus take the blue line and the stop is next to the Yacht. It is well worth the visit.
- Linda SuskieAugust 2026
Excellent, fascinating glimpse into Queen Elizabeth's life. The tour is self-guided with headset narration in a broad range of languages. You'll start with an on-shore exhibit about the yacht before boarding. The tour is thorough, visiting not only where the Royal Family lived but also where the crew lived and worked. We stopped at the cafe for refreshments (lemon drizzle cake pictured; we also got Victoria sponge). The food was wonderful; the service was the worst of our 2-week tour of Scotland. I had to get up and ask for the Victoria sponge, and then a second slice of lemon drizzle was served, and then I had to get up again to ask for the check. But it was still an amazing afternoon, and we highly recommend this tour.
- Kandis CJuly 2026
The Royal Yacht Britannia was an absolute must-see on our visit! As fans of The Crown series, seeing the yacht in person was a major highlight for us. We were delighted to utilize the handheld information units provided; they were incredibly informative, yet lighthearted and entertaining - we even found ourselves chuckling a few times! We were pleasantly surprised by how many of the rooms were showcased, and we were so pleased to find the entire experience stroller-accessible, which made our visit much easier. We learned a great deal and are truly thankful for this experience. Everything felt very well-organized from start to finish. Highly recommended!
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